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NARRATIVE OF THE CELEBRATION 



Zbe 3ubUec 



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HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY 



®uecn Victoria, Empress of 3nbfa 



PRESIDENCY OF MADRAS 



SIR CHARLES LAWSON' 

Dilrgnit sf Lkc He*r*nN* l<* G#*r+*r 4/ *<r: St. Gttrjx ; 

ttAAtrary Sftntar/. Afata 1 CmimI JrnHUe Ca*tm\ik* t Btfitor #/ tW **^ 4 <V*i t 

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SECOND EDI r /OS. 




LONDON : 

MACMILLAN AND CO. 
«S87. 





Bctaratrt t>? klrnniaatcn 

TO HER 3IOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY 

Queen Victoria, empress of 3nt>ia. 

IN IGKt.N 01 

THU MJYAtTV 70 TMK THRONE, AND TUB DEVOTION TO 
HER MAJESTY'S PERSON AND FAMILY 
OF HER 

ttUftOPKAN, HINDU, MO H AM MED AM, AND OTHER SUBJECT3 

IN 



f!)c yrrsrtjrun? cf /Habra®. 





PREFACE. 

Him a population ilmort ns numerous ns that of the United Kingdom, 
Madras may yield in importance to other portions of the British Empire j but in 
reflect to the grateful appreciate of the Weeing* which have, under Providence, 
flowed from Her Majesty's beneficent sowndgntj, she claims to be second to none, 
and her people have rejoiced at being afforded, by the auspicious completion of the 
fiftieth year of Her Majesty's reign, an opportunity for giving enthusiastic ex- 
pression to the feeling, towards Her Majesty which animate all their hearts. 

Not, however, by race, by creed, or by caste, but as a great multitude united 
by a touching emotion, did they do what they could to pay homage to Her Majesty ; 
and they cherish the hope that it will be a source of gratification to Her Majesty 
to posses, the tocrarxe which this Volume afford* of the affcciion of Madras for 
the Mother of her People. 

Never btfore waj an Address of loyal congratulation to a Sovereign adopted by 
one hundred and nitvayooc towns on behalf of thirty-one millions of subjects. The 
harmony which produced this result in die Presidency of Madta* is attributable to 
the amiable charactering* 0 f the people, the diffusion of education, and the sympa- 
thetic administration cf the country during Her Majesty's reign. 

The Compiler having most respectfully submitted that it would be exceedingly 
gratifying to the people whom lie had the honour to represent, to posses* a facsimile 
of the signature which He: Majesty inscribed at the head of her reply to their 
Address, Her Majetty war graciously pleased to accord to him her permission to 
introduce into tin Vein me that token ot her appreciation of the loyalty and 
attachment of her subjects in Madras. 




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The portrait ol Her Majesty which forms the frontispiece was engraved for (he 
Illuilraltd Sporting and Dramatic Navs, from a life-like photograph recently 
taken at Windsor Castle, by Mr. Alexander Bossano, of Bond Street, London. It 
has been inserted by permission of Mr. Bassano, and of the proprietors of that 
journal. The sketch of the Madras Address Casket was engraved for the lUuitrahd 
london Nnot from a photograph by the Ixindon Stereoscopic Company, and is 
also republished by permission. 

The narratives of the celebration were in most instances communicated by 
the Honorary Secretaries of the Jubilee Committees whose proceedings ate re- 
counted. The exigencies of space have necessitated condensation, but the reports 
in their present form give a faithful account of the measures which were taken 
throughout the Presidency to observe the Jubilee in a way that would impress the 
s% n : tVrnr.ce of the event on tire minds of the present, and on the memories of the 
rising generation. 

The Appendix contains n concise notice of the Madras Presidency, 
extracted, by permission of Mrs. Duncan, from the ...te Mr. George Duncan’s 
Geography of India. This a followed by a series of sketches illustrative of the 
progress of Madras during Her Majesty's reign, which were contributed for the 
purposes of this record, by Colonel F. 11. Tyrrell. M.I., Colonel W. M. Scharlieb, 
I V.G., Surgeon-General G. Bidic, C.LE , Mr. T. Venkaswnmi Rao Dcwan flahirfur, 
Mr. H. Bradley. C.S, Mr. K. W. Barlow, C.S, Mr. G. Hamnett, C.J.E.. Mr. H. 
Farter, B.C.S., Mr. F-. Dowsoo, Captain W. L. C. Baddelcy, RE, Major W. H. 
Conker, R.E., Mr. F. N. ThoTowgood, M.l.C.E, Mr. J. P. Davidson, Mr. J. R. 
Hunter, Captain J. H. Taylor, R.N.R., Mr. C G. Douglas. Mr. M. A. Lawson, 
M.V, Mr. J. Stcavcnson, B.A., Mr. H. S. Thomas, CS, F.Z.S., Mr. H. T. Ross, 
M.A., I. LB., Colonel T. Weldon, M.S.C.. Colonel W. S. McLeod, M.S.C, Rai 
Bahsdur Rnnganadha Mudelliar. M.A., Mr. C. Michie Smith, B.Sc., Captain 11. D. 
Love, U.K. Mr. N. R. Pogson, C IE , Archdeacon J. F. Browne, B.D, the Rev. W. 
Rclton, M.A, the Rev. E. Sell, B.D.. Bishop Caldwell, D.D., LL.D., Buhop Sargent, 
D.D., Archbishop C’olgm, D.D., the Rev. E. H dc Silva, Mr. F. Gaimford, B.A., 
Mr. Ahmad Mohinddin Khnn Bahadur, Mr. V. Ramiengar, C.S.I., and Mr. 
T. Govinda Mcnooo. To these gentlemen the Compiler begs to offer publicly 
as he has already done privately, his cotdial thanks for their invaluable assistance. 



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CONTENTS. 



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DEDICATION * 

PREFACE vi 

THE MADRAS PRESiDENClAL ADDRESS *i 

PRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESS. TO TIIF. QUEEN EMPRESS »» 

PRESENTATION OF A COPY OF HIE VOLUME TO THE PRINCE OF WALES wit 
PRESENTATION OF A COPY OP THE VOLUME TO THE PRIME MINISTER, xx. 
REPORTS OF THE CELEBRATION IN THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY.— 



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ALLUSIONS IN THE NARRATIVES 227 

HER MAJESTY’S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

THE MADRAS JUBILEE HONOURS **> 

THE RELEASE OF PRISONERS *J« 

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MADRAS CENTRAL JUBILEF. FUND 232 

THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY 235 

MADRAS JUBILEE RETROSPECTS:— 

Madras Army . . . . - . . .257 NUpri Horticcatoff* 2S j 

Volantotr Movement 241 FUh Ctniag . 

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G»p*l Pxoptgatlon Society 
Ck «di Missionary Society 
Minsccs in Tinnmily 
Rcnrai Catholic Prcgiess . 

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QUEEN VICTORIA’S REIGN 



OFFICIAL PERSONNEL OF MADRAS 353 





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TO HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY, 

Victoria, 



OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN 



AND IRELAND, QUEEN: EMPRESS OF INDIA. 



May it please Your Majesty : 



W E, the undersigned, representing gour JJtajestg's 
subjects of ever)' race and every creed throughout 
the Presidency of Madras, do unanimously desire 
on the auspicious occasion of gour JffcijiltgB Jubilee, to 
approach gour SJlajtstg with our loyal congratulations. 



gour glajtBhj’s assumption of direct Sovereign supre- 
macy over the Empire of India is accepted as the most 
glorious event in the annals of this ancient land. In Madras 
it heralded the dawn of a new era of progress and pros- 
perity. Education has been encouraged and sanitation 
promoted ; roads have been made, rivers bridged, railways 
opened, telegraphs constructed, and irrigation extended; a 
system of local self-Govcrnmcnt has been introduced. 





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industries have been stimulated, and the resources of the 
country largely developed. 

During the fifty years of gcrur Jfiajtafs’B reign the 
Presidency of Madras has conspicuously enjoyed the blessing 
ot tranquillity, the result of the wisdom and impartiality 
which have pre-eminently characterised gout Jgajffltg'B 
Government. 

The even tenour of events in this Presidency was 
disturbed in 1877 by a famine of unprecedented severity, 
which evoked from gout JJlajtBtg's subjects in the United 
Kingdom a response, unparalleled in its munificence, to the 
appeal made for help in our great extremity, gour JJTajtBtg's 
personal sympathy on that occasion is not the least of 
gonr gBajtstg's many claims on our gratitude. 

In profound thankfulness for the noble words of 
gout ISajtulg’B Proclamation that in our prosperity is gotu 
gUjfstg'a strength, in our contentment gour | 0 aj»Btg '5 
security, and in our gratitude gour |Jtnjt*fg's great reward, 
we earnestly pray for the long continuance of gour Ulajtaty's 
beneficent reign, and for the welfare of gout fflajutj and 
the Royal Family. 

With sentiments of the deepest loyalty and attachment 
we subscribe ourselves, 



gour IBsjtstg'B most obedient and devoted subjects : 




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row* JIONATOSIU 

City of Madras. -Robert Boorttc ; P. P. Hutchins ; G. M J. Moore ; C. A- Lawson ; J. 
Colgan ; F. Madras; P. S. Ranusawmy ; P. Chcottal Rao; Arthur Collins; T. 
Madava Row ; C. G. Mawer ; and 354 others. 



Adiranpatnam W. Montague Stone ; M. Subbaraya Pillai. 

Adoni { Biliary).— D. Ananthaya ; W. Peddao Chetty ; N. Venkob* Row ; Bellalli lyappa ; 
Badahawib Sultan ; H. Gurupaddappa ; S. Baralingappa ; M. Lutchmayya ; V. 
Muddappah; See. 

Alamor {Gadavery ).— Sankamamachi Naraaia ; V. Ramayya ; B. Vencaukiiahnayja ; 

B. Subharayudu ; B. Narayud.i; M. Nagayya. 

Amilapttr {GeJtrvtry }.— K Venkata Karasaiah ; C. V. Krishna Row ; and a few othcis. 
Anantapnr (/hkvt/ajnr).—&. TcpciumallChetti ; C Audikeaavulu Naidu ; V. C. Copals 
Charrlar ; P. Subta Row ; G. Bandappo ; K. Venkattsawny Cbetti ; V. Venkata- 
sawny Chettl ; H Sitaratna 

Aajengo {ifaiiiar }. — D Kuriyan ; Bagavathi Ranven ; Narayanan Pulpan ; George 
Gomer ; Domingo Antony Pereira ; Ahamad Aliar ; S. Velaklhum. 

Arcot {Norik A'tol). M. Krirhnasawmy Iyer; S. E. Camul Singh; A Vuriharaja 
Moodelliar ; A. Padmanabha Moodelliai ; Hayee Mohjeen Ghattali Sahib ; N. Dora- 
sawmy Iyer; P. Vjj'aragba«a Charlo; Sc. 

Ariyalar ( Tilthlvip-ly).— H . S abba ray a Aiyar; A. Sami Ayar; K V. Rungacharry ; 
T. Sadasiva lycr ; S. P. Ragunatha Doray ; A. Cbengalvaroya Raja ; Balakrjtna 
Ptllay ; Dorcsawtny Qtetty ; Sc. 

Arkonum (A* <r!h Artoi).—G. K. Winter ; E. W. Stoney; A. Gnanasawmy Mndali ; J. 
Gr.anaprakasaia ; C D. Theobald ; J. Andrews ; A. A. Edwards ; J. W. Read ; 
D. Cooir.arappm. 

Ami {North Arad).— M. G. Visvnnadham Shastri ; B. S. Sesha Aiyengar ; Syed 
Mohecddoen ; E. C. Scudder ; B. Vinaamiah ; V'. Murga«awri. 

Arupnkota (Madura).— M. D. Manikum Pillai ; 2. S. Taylor ; A. Meenakshiscondnun 
Filial ; A. Pirciydeeo Sahib ; S. Krirhcxsamier ; K. Abdoo! Rabimon Sahib ; T. 
Athmanatli Row ; Koodiena; Ac. 

Aika (Gaajam)— F. J. V. Mmchen ; K. Paupiah ; L Kollnunn ; M. Visvanatfaa Aiyar; A 
Fletcher ; V. Nanaiah ; Ac. 

Atmakar {Nurnool).-B. Subba Row; R. Kaoeti Aiyar; Hajia Khaj Htuain; Rama 
Rau ; M. Subtaya Mudaliar ; K:iben Singh ; M. Nagireddy. 

Atir (Sa/tm ).— Davrood Khan Nalx Sablb ; A. GooroMawmien ; A S. Muthuvcnka- 
trama Chetty; M. Muitoouwmy Naiker ; N. Ssshachella Naidu. 

Bapatla (Kitfo w),— V. Snbramanyam ; A. Pundar.kakahudu ; M. Jagannadham; S. Ven- 
kattwami ; J. Mohammad Fariullah ; E. Bullard. 

Bellary {Biliary}.— K. Sabapathy Modeliar; M. Vasudera Naida ; K. Naraslnga Row ; 
B. Ramdchendra Rao ; Kareem Sahib ; Ebrahim Sait ; God.gi Mareppa ; Matiyala 
Seenapp* ; P. C. Anuntha Chariu ; Sc. 

Beltaogady {South Manjava liidgle ; V. Rama Rao ; Naravana Paduvetnaya. 

Berhampore {GanJam).—\. Thwnpsor. ; A. Gurumurthy Naidu ; P. Nanuimha Row ; 
Sri Venkateswaro ; N. Kamadoss Pumalu ; Abdul Karin Sahib Bahadur. 





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TOWN SIGNATORIES 

Bezwadi (Kistna\—V. Rinuchen dr* Row : S. Ungiyya; W. A. Benson ; T. G. F. 
Gmdnin ; Erra Subbarayadu ; Meer Shxras>ddc*n ; C. H. VcnkatacheUem ; P. 
Veerasawrny. 

Bfcadraehellum {Gcdsvtrj).- P. Trumal Rau; K. Sadastva Rau; V. KriKnamurty 
Niiduj Y. Rangaiah Naidu; S. Katnayya : K. Rwnaaawy Naidu. 

Bhavani (Cet‘»iMer/\—T. Appagiah ; B. T. Sangaranarayana Chetti ; T. Karuppi 
Chetti ; Puilayir Pillai ; Patubi Iyengar i Velayuda Chetti ; Gurunada PiUai ; G. 
Veokataranga ChtttL 

Bhowanagiri (.Few.'* An Wj.— R V. Rongadu Ayar ; B. Slreencvasa Row ; Dsvanaga 
Pilla! j Rajagopal Pillai ; Shaik Kadur Sahib ; M. Krisnaiantny Ayar. 

Bimlipataru \Viugap*Iaw)*-\\ Anantha Row Puntulu : W. J. Evan* ; W. A. P. Grc«»- 
ficM i T. Kipjxng ; T. A. D. MacDougall ; R. Minto ; R. p. O'Hcarn ; D. G. Robert* ; 
K. Ramadois Puntalu ; &c. 

Bobbill S. Runga Ron. Rayah of Bobbin ; G Rangar.ayakulu ; A. 

Ramakrlshnayya; G. Narasimhaswamy; T. S. N any ana; S. S. Subiahmanyam; &c. 
Bodynyabanar [HaJura).—' T. B. Kamaraja Pondia Naiker ; Veliia Ronther ; J. D. 
Sylvester ; M. Kumaruswarai Cheity i S. Peerana Roather : E. Seymour ; B. M. 
Vatadaraga Aiyar ; &c. 

Calioat WaU (to).-"'. S. Cana ; D. Maneckjee ; C. M. Rarachan ; A. Subha Ron; W. 

I. cgan : F. R. Wilkinion ; Mar. a Vikrama Zamcdn Mshatajah Bahadur; C. Kunhi 
Raman Menon ; 

Cannanore y/a/uAtr).— S. C. Sarkies; W. P. Sehoenthal; E. Gadsden; Maneckjee 
Dassabhoy ; B. DRojario ; O. Kovanvoo ; C. CoonjM Ellaya ; L B. Rego. 
Chagalitarri (Kurnvf).—\. Lutchrruna Rov ; B. Venkoba Row; M. Patcha Saib ; D. 

Soobba Row; B. Venkata Seen ; M. Venkataaubhaana J.Garadachalam ; A. Raja Row. 
Chatrapur (Gfli»/ow).~H L Howell ; J. Hargrea*** ; J. Norman ; W. Venkatapiah ; 

D. Streenevasa Row ; S. L. Narasinga Ron ; C Poomayya ; D. Ver.kata Sawn. 
Chioacole (GunyW/r).— P. Sutyanarayaiva Row ; T. Venkat Ron ; T. V. Siva Row ; P. 

J. Foa ; S. Gooooiah ; V. Guraviak. 

Chidambaram \Seufh Ar;ot).—:. Varaha Iyengar i p. N. Ramacbandra Ron ; Ambala- 
vana Pillai j Syed Sha Majinuddin, Parch Jahagirdar; V. Malhari Row; G. A. 
W. Velloms. 

Chingleput (CAiHgttfv/).-Zrua C. johnwon ; Abdul Gham Khan ; C. Valoidim ; P. 

StreencTiia Chairy ; Mir Seiajud:n ; M. Bhasbica Charlu ; V. Ragava Ckariu. 
Chingleput Sury Iyer ; P. Pamauwmy Iyer; C. V. Ramanuja Chariar ; 

M. Ratnanaja Cbarriar; N. Streenevasaragavacharry ; Rathna Cbetty : Muthwansny 
Cbctty. 

Chirala (A'rVval— & D 'Prater; X. Venkata Row; M. Ramayya; Mwr Kanymoddeen ; 

R. Venkata Subbiah ; P. Venkat aratnamc s D. Sadasiva Row ; fee. 

Chittoor (/Vhr*A Arcafj.— T. S. Narasinga Row; V. Gopalacbamar ; Z. S. Anthony ; N. 
Sreenivasavarada Charry ; C. V. Sreer.irasa Chari u ; C Masilamoney ; V.D. Arena- 
chelia Mocdr. 

Cochin (.lAr/rf/wr-;— George Bnmton; N. Black; J. H. Boyer; J. E. Winckler ; M. A. 
Plate! ; Mani Maai; Krishaasawiny Iyer; A. F. Sealy; Dharsev Khetsy ; G. Bade- 
noch ; E. H. Black ; 4c. 




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TiAVN* M<j.v.vi\>x.:cs 

Coccnoda {GaAmtry).— W. A. Happell ; V. M. C. Rama Row; T. H. Baker; G. Vcnca- 
taratium; J. M Bryce; G. H. White; Y Janaleramiah ; G V. Kmshnaiya ; M. 
Ramannah ; B. Vencataratnam ; Sc. 

Coimbatore (C<w nhalart) . — A. Periyasawiny Mudaliar ; N. Anr-asawmy Rao; 1. Bashia- 
kaiioo: C- Vcncateiiah ; Mahomed Caislm Metacoir; Mabctned Cudarathulla Sahib; 
N. Roody ; Sc. 

Coo no or (Xil/pril) — W. N Carey; A. Allan; K. A. Sashiengar; Scomar Sait; C. 
F. Keyae» ; and W. L. Edmiwon. 

Cuddalore {South Artel). H P. Gordon ; S. Devanaysga Moodelliar ; A. B. Fortune ; 
M. Ammjja Pillai; C. H. GresweU; V. Seshacheilum Naidu ; S. Doraisan-my ; Geo. 
Gouge ; Mahomed M urath Mcrkalr ; Sc. 

Coddapah (Cuddafrsh ).— Lewis Moore; Gabriel Stoles ; Mat Ward Elliot; M. Ivasawmy 
Pillai ; J. C. Johnston ; I. Kecilingam Naidu ; S. Srinivasa Cliariar ; C. Jumbulingaia 
Moodelliar ; K. Sethia Chetti ; &c. 

Combum {Kurnetl ).— Syed Aly; K. Kristna Seng; A. Goodwin ; D. Therumal Rao; C. 

Sivayya; M. PitcUayya; Syed Ahmed Sahih. 

Daobepallc (AVr/aa}.- Kola Pricbcreddc ; D. Brihmmanomiam : E. A. White ; C. V. 
Chinoiah Mudaliar ; T. K. Rajoo ; C- John ; P. Ragoonatha Sastit ; P. Sivaramiah ; 
D. Venlat ascob-ah ; Sc. 

Denksnikota (Saftw),—P. A. Rammwami Iyer ; P. Bbowanl Sankara Rau ; Krishna 
Sastit Sankara Alyai ; Syed MuHappa Sahib ; Samuel Steady ; P. Asmathier ; 
Seshagiri Rau ; Ramacharriar ; Sc. 

Dora Shola {Xtlprit),—], W. B. Money ; Lojii J. Creed ; J. B. Barclay ; R. Macfea: ; 
V. Kunnusanmv: and V. Paul. 

Dhanaararam {Atuiatofiui'y — H. Ragavendra Row ; P. Vecrwa-my Naidu ; J. J. 

Smith ; Khasim Saib; Chlndalocr Nagappa Chetty. 

Dhirsporam {Sa/rm).— M. S. Belegherry Row ; H. D. Ramaiharvdra Naidu ; Syed 
Moottoza Sahib ; R. Kunthappa Chetti ; Venugorinda Ocdyan. 

Dindigul {hfadttrdy—C. H. Mounscy ; J. F_ Evans; Geo. S. Hickey; J. Heim pel ; 
Lavathiere ; A. Ayasami Saitri ; A. Karecm Khan ; M. S undram Iyer ; R. Subbier ; 
A. Ajtlimaiutha Iyer ; Sc. 

Ell ore {Cedavfy ). — L. C. Miller ; E. Kachapcswara Sastry ; Venkaiarangaver ; M. 

Browne ; Mahomed Vaizulla Khan Sahib ; 0. Sevarama Kriitnamma. 

Erode {CmK&a/ort }.— Tiruvcncau Dorasawmy Pillai ; K. R. Lakshminarayan Aiyar; 

Sovapoli Kalvanawndramiah ; Kbadir A!la-ud-din Saib ; S. Subbu Chetti. 

Gin jam {Ganjam).-]. G- Horsfall ; H. L Ho-ell ; F J. V. Mir.chin ; T. Sivaramayya ; 
Rajah Sri Rajamani; M. Sri. Lakahminarayana Arvanga; Sri Narayana; Sri 
Kisoracbevdra; Sc. 

Qingee {South Artofy.—C. S. Krisir^uumy lyer.gar ; T. Velayuda Mudaliar ; C. Nara- 
simtcacharriar; C. Venkata Rao; V. Narayanasawmy Nynar; H. A. Adem Sahib; 
T. S. Gabbikt ; Sc. 

Gooty (Anantafiu^.-T. Ramachcndra Row ; S. E. Cariapiett ; P. T. Rajagopaul ; J. 

Sreenivasa Row ; P. Kesava Pillai ; Y. Cltand Jpa ; S. Ambajec Row ; R. Seshiah. 
Gudivada (AYr/*t).— V. Ijk^imn.i Row; F. C. Rodrigue*; S. Bhagyanadha Pillai ; I). 
Sobhanadri ; V. Venkatasubbayya ; A. Subramaniam. 




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TOWX SIGNATORIES 

Guntur (Kitfne). — C. M. Mallaly ; J. Douglas; \V. B. Taylor ; J. W. Webster; J. A 
Narraln Row ; N. Venkoha Raw j D. Dhunna Row ; V. Krislmayya ; C. V. So bra- 
mania Sastri ; 5c. 

Harpanhalle {Biliary). — C. Guru Row; V. Kodandarama Iyer; K- Padmaiubha Ayar ; 
H. Rama Row; N. Mukapos ; Ragha Venkapp* ; I. Bommanna; Bhimaaelna Row ; 
Venkaba Row ; 5c. 

Hindupur [Ansnlapar). — K- Gundanji ; C. Gopal Row ; M. Seeniah ; B. Munisawmy 
MuddUar; K. Bcemar-nah; K. Bhaskaruppu ; K. Naguh ; D. Gangadhanah; S. 
Ctiennappa. 

Hospctt [Biliary).— G. Campbell ; Y. Ilanumuita Row ; Krishna Avadhuta Pandit ; 

Vlnipakshamartgahi ; Kalctbalu Sinappa ; Devasikhamany Mudaliar. 

Homr (Sa/rm).— H. Subba Row ; P. A Raiiiaswami Aiyar ; G. Venkaiarama Cbetti ; 

Koiha Rangsppa Che-.ti ; Ramalinga Aiy ar ; Koeha Subba Chela. 

Idsyangudi [Tinnti't!/y).—S. Cuanamullu ; P. Gnanakaa Nadar ; P. Simon Nadar ; G. 
James Nadar ; K. Annayah Rajoo ; D. S. David ; M. Cornelius Devar ; M. Samuel 
Nadar ; K. Soobiah Pillay. 

Illapudl (Cadavi’y). — T. V. Ramiah ; D. Raghavendra Rao ; H. A. Walford ; P. 
Sriramulu. 

Iskipaiu (AWAwj}.— J. M. Mitchrll ; H. M. Bond ; J. V. CJicay ; O. A. Luxa. 
Jagayyapct ;A'/r/<m),— T. Vasudcva Murtl ; W. A. Pascal ; J. L Kelly ; V. Narayanam ; 
Sreeram Jayaramwdu ; Feruri Venlcatareddi ; Gor.ugonlla Ramanna ; Sreeram 
Sreeramulu; 5c. 

Jamal ansadugu ((W^J.-Pulur Subba Row; P. Rainam Modallar ; P. Paithasaiaihy 
Naicu ; Syrd Shah Badruddin ; >1. Venkatareddy Jaghirdar. 

Xalahaslri [Ntrik Anal}.- Rajah Mutihoo Venka-appah Naldu Behador Varoo ; Mjsere 
Tirevcnkaw Charlu ; Rajah D. K. Thlmnianayanin Bahadur Varoo ; D. Ramaraya- 
r.im Varoo ; P. Sashachcllapalhe. 

Karasnl Carara).— Andar Syed Hyder Saib ; K. Rama Heggade; K. Anamlia 
Kampti ; M. Mnndappa Baugera ; V. Rama Row ; X. Krishna Row ; B.Raghuver.dra 
Row ; H. Annappaya ; J. B. Loho. 

Karur [Calmialcre).—A Dav.d Pillai ; M. Muthuviranna Chelly ; Polly Ramler ; T. S 
Subba Row ; Henry Lillie ; N. C. Kuppanaiyangari ; V. Vurada Raju Mudcliar ; A. 
Krishna Row. 

Kodavaael [Tarjerr ).— Kaliyanaramier ; S. Swaminalhier ; Alaguur.gaiyangar ; Ranaba- 
drachaxriar; R. Sreenirara Iyengar ; Annasami Iyengar; Samicadier ; T. Subbier. 
Kollogul {Cctm&alort) . — M . Sashachcllura Naldu ; Rahimloilah Abamed Sei ; Ram* 
Chetty ; Malum Seshtdri Chelly ; C. B. Franks ; P. A. Pi re* ; K. E. Sukbaruyer ; 
D. Ramakr.shnaiya ; &C. 

Kotagherrr (Mft'mi:— W. L. EdmiKon ; F. R. Griffith ; Fitx Roy Sherman ; J. H. 

Strange ; M. J. Redmond ; D. S. Appaji Aiyer. 

KuliUlai ( 7 ritkinepety). — V. Krlshnasawmy Aiyar; M. S. Narayanasawmy lyar; P. 
Moses Pillai; V. Rer.gareihnam Iyer ; S Annamalai Pillai ; K. Aaizulla Saib ; V. 
Niialcania Iyer; R. Knsisamacharyar. 

Kullakurchi (/South Arc*f).—T. Badrachrllem Pillai ; V. Krishnasawmi Aiyar ; P. Subba 
Row ; C. Duraisawml Mudeiiar ; V. Vydaianadha Mudeiiar. 



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Ttu Madras Praidauial Addrus. 



TOW* IWN4.108IK 

Kamhaconam [Tanjerr).— G. Ramasawmiah ; S. Seshayya ; V. Krishnaier i P. Thambl- 
sawmy Mcodellur; A. Kamalmga Chetiiar ; A. C. NarayanAMwm? Iyer. 

Kundapnr (iVa/ffAir).— RRamayyaj N. BabuRow; Nagappa Holla; D. Vencaia Row ; 
and P. Venkatianunayya. 

KangondikaDam (A W4 Aral).— X. Narrninsanmy Moodelliar ; G. Kistnasswmlah ; 
Y. Allkban ; S. Govindarajulu Naidu ; V. Davwegamaney Pillai ; P. C Subramuh ; 
J. Bhagavunthi Row ; S. Soobbaroyadu 

Xurnool {Kumaclj. — A. Subba Row ; H. Saint M. Rencnotrc ; C. Somisundra Sacri ; 
L. Chandulal ; Madam Soobbanah Chetty ; Mobomcd Abba? Ailykhan ; K. Nanu- 
nasawmy Naidou ; &c. 

Kuttnparamba (Madebif ).— Kottnl Uppi Haji ; Parapravin Kun)l Ahmed Haji ; Rande- 
puiayll Kunjl Kuppat ; Konal Kanjalikuiti ; Ottapurayil Pakkar Haji ; NinkiUry 
Kunjamboo Nambiar; &c. 

Madakasira (Anantapur). — M. Vijayragbavulu Naidu ; M. Narayana Rau ; Bunder 
Nanjundapta ; Jills Dasanna. 

Madura [MssdUra).—'£. Turner; 1, Narasiniha Child ar; R. Venkawsalyer; Ramasawmy 
Cbeliy ; T. Sevakiraiah ; R. Venkoha Row ; T. Wtir; John French ; M. K. Rama- 
sawmy Aiyer ; &c. 

Madurantakam [CkixgUpul).--]. Rhenius Pillai ; M. Sanjevi Naidu ; Moothoobauboo 
Reddy; C. Kutnaiasawmy Mudaliar; D. Kesax-ulj Naidu; See. 

Malapuram [Malabar).— S. Raniiah ; A. A. Visvar_wh ; K. M. Naraina fflenon ; V’. 

Faramaswara lyar ; L. Ramunni ; M. Kunnar ; Kalappada Munian. 

Mananloddy (Ma/alor).—'T R. Richmond ; P. Hethel Sooben Pottur; L. Raraarhandra 
Iyer ; Vamoolh Numbier ; C. F. Wilkins ; M. Krishna Nair ; J. W. Wooldridge ; &c. 
Mangalore [Sou/A Caama ).— Manjoyya Kegads ; T. M. Rama Row ; Amirudeen Saib ; 
W. Amoe ; N. Shtva Rau ; T. Koniappa ; N. Ooondu Row ; K. Natna Cheui ; J. 
C. Coetho; Hadgec Ayoob Noor; 

Mapjeri {Malabar).— T. Manavikraman ; T. Narayanan Nair ; Kaianamulpad ; Tena- 
yancheri Eliad ; K. Sankara Paaikcr ; Ahamad Cumkai ; K. Kunholcnkulli ; N. 1C 
Cbamu MeaDn. 

M&nnargudi iTan/bre ). — Sumbasiva Iyer ; Rajappa Iyer; N.Gopalakr.thivamitiaCbeltUir; 
R. Naiagausawmy Naidu ; Gopala Iyer ; Mabathava Chclliar ; Th;iuv»ug>dalha 
Iyengar ; Singaravelu Odyar. 

Maeclipalam :AY//«n&— R. Sewell ; C. A. Bird ; J. V. Subburoyadu ; F. L. Haleman ; 
G. D. Wybiow ; J. H. Fletcher ; W. G. Peel ; C Nagoji Rau ; A. Subbarayudu ; 
Nawah Haesan Alikhan ; &c. 

Mayeveram {Toa/or/).- T. A. AUga Pillai ; Thiruveugadasa.mi Pillai ; T. Duiasami 
PUlai ; T. G. Sunthaiesa Iyer ; Sivarnma Chettiar ; Sved Abdul Aril : D. Krishna 
Row. 

Mdur [Madura).—:. Kristna Row ; B. VcncaUlriManaiengSr ; M. Tirumalai Pillai ; A. 
Vythlingam Moodelltar ; George Rowland ; Kadaikani Maniogaran ; T. Vcncata- 
ramaiah ; Gunj&awmy ; &c. 

Metupollum {Coimbader^.— D. B Gamble ; V. Rungasawmy ; C. S. Rang* ; T. N. 
Soobrayaloo Naidu; D. Samuel; J. Ephraim; S. V. Raimcbendram ; T. A. Mootoo- 
giah Pillai ; Sitaramier ; &C. 




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TOW# KO#4TOUES 

Mallei {South Cantira ).— Paulldh Kalapta Shell! ; Bhadrachary ; D. Hanum Biari ; B. 

Kamli ; Vode Pujari : P. Rainalcriihnanja ; M. Bhavini Ron. 

Malta pot {Tanjmy—V.W Lakehmantami Naidu, 

Bamako! (5, item). T. N. Suha Rumiya Sasiri; T. Ramaiwami Iyengar; S. T. Venka- 
tajathier ; P. Subramanya lycr; N. Nuraniwu Pillai ; P. Aiyavtcr j P. Rajagopala 
Qiarriar ; Venkauranu j See. 

Kandy al ( KnniM/).~-C. VencaUjugca Row ; K. Seshadri Aiyengar j P. Sambayya ; 
Abdulla Sail ; P. Krnhiuma Chany ; L Subba Row ; Hanuraanta Row ; V. 
Verxata R ow ; Mammuth Khar* ; Ac. 

Narsopur {Gedixir/}.- F. R. C. Carr ; C Siewart ; K. Vencatachalara ; C. Pattabttra- 
majwa ; Y. Naraiioga Raw ; K. Subba Kao ; A. Kri«nayya ; C. Rungiyya i Thomas 
Hccfis i S. Sam basin Row ; &c. 

Nauipatam ( Viz 1 gap. 1 t. 1 m. —V. Jsgaonadham ; G. Vijaya Raciaaiuny ; C. Mangaya ; 
T. Appals varawy# Chetty ; K. Koonnaya. 

Nazareth {Timn'eii /).— Arthur Margoschis; Xloscs Koilpillai ; J. Canagarayan 
Chettiar; David Perianayakam Pillai ; P. l’eier Samuel ; Y. V. Jacob ; V. Simoq ; 
J. Vedomu-.hu ; A. Abraham. 

Xegapatam (7aBy.tr/).— Charles E Crgbior. ; P. Rutaasabapaihy Pillai ; M. Canapaihy 
Pillai ; J. Adamson ; V. Chinnarnuicar j V. Srinivasa CUartu ; M. A. Copala Iyer j 
XL Mulls Chetty. 

Nellore (AW/orr).— L A. Campbell ; H. M. Ilhatnlulla ; Syed Davood Alikhan ; A. 

Venkaya ; Joseph Smith ; P. Rama Reddy ; 1>. Downie. 

North Arcot (North Arcet).— W. H. Giemny ; Rajah of Kaiahauri ; Zemindar of Plm- 
ganur; Jaghlrdar of Aroee; Shree Mahani ; Rajaraioa Moodelliar ; Slu a Kaji ; 
Ha/rat Sayyld ; Rdchmudin Khadir ; Ac. 

Nnndalore (CudJafiah ).— Roddy Yogappah ; C. Aiumthachartu ; A. Knsiaiah ; T. 
Venkeisawmy Naidu, 

Omalnr (Sititm).—S. A. Subnunanl Aiyar ; C. Ranaswaml Alyai ; Pacha Miyan Sahib ; 

Venkauppa Cheltiyar ; A. VcnkatachdU Mudahar ; Aiyawimi Sastri. 

Ongole (Nei/ort).— W. J. Tale; X. Vcncala Ruagachirlu; V. Ananda Row; John 
Evcnll Clough; Gurram Pitchayya; Aha.-r.id Hussain Saib; D. Marfcandayya 
Saadi. 

Ootasunund (Niigiris).— H. Prendeiga-I ; C E Plunkett ; Jacob Samuel ; Dadabhai 
I.duljee ; Abdool Rahiman Hajee ; Fakeer Mohamed Sait ; W. E Schmidl ; Cod 
Mahomed Sait j &c. 

Pakala (AWA»/).— J. M. Mitchell ; D. Hainan ; V. Subba Slow ; Hochur Pitchaya ; S. 
Raghav* Reddi ; S. Ramalinga Rcddi ; A. Veeranna ; A. Bhadraya ; A. Covinda 
Row ; J. Venkata Subbaya ; &c. 

Pallndan (Coimkaton).— C. Seetha Rami ah ; Mahomed Sibgathulah Chidak; Appa 
Naikenpa-.-.y Ganga Naiker; Rangisaiuudram KorraxaMmy Goundan ; Muthusiray 
Goundan ; See. 

Pal ghat (ifa/aku ),— Sekaii Varna Valia Rajah; C S. Swamir.atha Paltar Kaiakar i 
Syed Ismail Khan ; V. P. D'Roaario ; O. Ramin ; T. A. Ramakri&hna Iyer. 
Pnltcanair {North Area/. K. Kruhna Row; E Venkataramub ; Gaetal Lingayya; V. 
Ramasami ; C. Appasawmy ; Gopila Kridmi^ia. 




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7 nvra SIONaTOUES 

Palni {Madura',. — H. C. Haten ; J. Samir) Filial; C. Runga Row; S Goanniah Sahib; 
T. Krishna Row ; Krtshnaiawml Naidu ; Ramanathan Chetiy ; Chcthambiram 
Chetty ; Ac. 

Pambam {Madura ).— John P. James ; C Raja Remain Pillar ; Patrick B. Gibbons ; J. 

E. P. Sled ; A. S. Penagapan, Mudelliar ; J. Vcakatroyloo Kayudu. 

Pan run (Soutk Arcol).— M. Parthavuathy Raju ; M Ramaswaml Iyer; A. Sivakahma 
Mndeliar; P. Coopaosawmy Odyar ; D. Vcnkat Row; M. Subba Row; Maiil Rama; 

B. Nagapoa Holla ; Ac. 

Paraaathi (Sa/rm).— P. Raja Gopalacharyar ; A. Mnkti Cbidambora Mcddliar ; T. 
Rama Seslti Aiycr; C Maaiekam Muduliyar ; T. Mahomed Kasim Sahib ; Venkata 
Rama Redciar ; Ac. 

Paramakudi {Madura J.— V. Cooppaosawmy Iyer ; M. Xagalinpun Pillai ; G. T. Anan- 
thanarayana Pillai ; V. Xlohanarungum Naidu ; S. XJahomed Hus “an ; Malurmvar 
Saib ; Ac. 

Parla Kimidi {Gtnjam ).— Sri Sri S. Gajapnty; W. Taylor; M. Srinivasa Rao; P. 
Jagannadham. 

Pararatipore tyiiagafiatow). — E. A. Eiwia; M. Xi&senkooko ; V. A. Naraslmluraj ; 
K. Namlmha Row ; A Appadu ; S. C White; C. S Morton ; N. Jay* Rao ; K 
Seshagiri Row ; Narayana Bakshi ; Ac. 

Pattikonda (.Kurneol).-<i. Khande Row ; J. Goondoo Row . T. Poocarangam Pillai i 

C. Coopoosawmy Aueharry ; C. Venkatarainiah ; M. Sunkur Row ; X. Sevayya ; K. 
Narayanappa ; Ac 

Patnkou (Tanjort).— J. Venkatramiah ; T. Vydealmgam Pillai ; V. R. Sooodtum Iyer ; 

X. Streenivass Pillai ; S. Mooehoosawmy Iyer; ,\1. Ramanathier ; D. Asirvmdham . Ac. 
Pcapally (Afwrw/j — Sy*d Muzhar Ali ; N. Pancbanadham PilUy ; R Ukihmanarasu 
Pamulu ; N. Varidacbarriar ; D. Cotifingum Devara : Y. Kristappo ; C Subba 
Sastri ; Subba Sastri ; Ac 

Penukonda (Anar.topur 1 ,. — Bannatyne Marleod ; H. Krishnaicr; G. Xarasing Row 
Abdool Wahab , E. Kanumiah ; K. Narasappa ; P. Subby Reddy ; Xagasa Row. 
Pcntapadu [Gadavt’y,. D. Venkata Seva Row ; D. Venkararathrum ; S. Subba Row 
V. Srecnivasa Chary; V. Janaklramayya. 

Pereakolam (Madura).— K. Narayana Iyer; P. Rengauvray Iyer; T. Soonder Row 
V. P. Rajem Iyer ; C Sangarahr.gnm Pillai ; C. F. Peter Sebastian ; N. Aiamelu 
Cherty ; Chintwsawmy Asari. 

Pollachi [CaimiaCerdi. — S. Krlstniayar ; M. R. Kahngarsya Kavandar ; M. Yerrappa 
Kavandar ; Subbaraya Devaya Nayakar ; R. Somasundra Mudaliar ; S. M. Ponnoo- 
sawray Pillai ; Set. 

Ponaui (MaMar).—K. Shangara Men on ; P. J. Itteyerah ; E. Ambu Xair ; Seyd Aythrois 
Itnbicbi Koya Tbangal; M. Kouthi Mecon ; E. Krasin Menon ; P.Vydanalha Iyer ; Sec. 
Ponery {Ckingltfu/f.—f. Jaganada Lab. ; Murugusawmy Chettiar ; P. Panchappakesa 
Iyer ; C Latchtniva Xaidu ; Namasivaya Mudaliar ; Kariappa Moodelliar. 

Polur (Norik Anal ).— Patel Hoosman Sahcb ; Snobaroyer ; S. Hagai* CharJu ; B. 

Venkatapathy Xaidu ; V. Maselatncncy Mcodeillar ; Krishnler. 

Poonamallee (CMugJefut).— T. CheHappah Naicker; S. Kristnas«amy Iyer; K. S. 
Prakasarau Muodelltar ; P. Raghuoatha Xavanar; R. Nadamuni Aiyangar. 





The Madras Praidtnaol Addnu. 



TOWS JIOSATOXtH 

Produttor {Cuidafiak\.— S. Subba Row; B. Tiromala Row; H. Ramiah; M. Dhorrna- 
lingam Pillai j S. Ramiah Chetti ; M. V. Kamaksh) Row ; C. P. Gunumoorth. 
Padukota ( Trlthinopofy) . — A. Sashiah Sastri ; D. Rmhittm Moudeliiar; Tnsthachariar ; 
1C Vawdeva Iyengar ; A. Thancavoroya Pillai ; G. A. Salisbury ; Jamiod Shah ; 
Jacob Cnanaollon ; Sic. 

PallampaU {Cuddaf*l>).-V. Dhondu Row; N. Venkojee Row; T. N\ Govinda Rajulu 
Naidu ; M. Govindafawny Filial ; P. Varda Chariy ; S. K. Anna PiUai. 

Pondalar J. W. Mbchin; J. L. Large; H. Punnet; H. Lyon; AW. L 

Smith ; A. Brown ; C Brown ; A Monte-lro ; W. J. D’Cost* ; J. R. D'Lima ; G. 
Tower*; A. M. D'Lima. 

Ba] ahmmdry ((Wror^).- Ahmed UBakhan Amiruddin; B. Gavanauz; R. Harris; 
Kamanru ; Narayatuia.iwny ; Rungs Charriar ; Scihagiri Row ; Subba Rio ; Sandara 
Rao ; Venkanstibba Row ; &c. 

Bamaohendrapar {Cadaver/). — S. Niraaingiier ; B. Ra&ialioguwarappa ; Rijah K 
Raruchendnrju ; G. P. Watch. 

Baicnnd {Madura).— P. Rutaatwamy Diver ; P. Slragaaiuswamy Davet ; T. Rijarara 
Row ; G. Puiditbocey Diver ; Spencer A. Sltatie. 

Ranipet {Norsk Areal).— C. Balikistna Moodelliar : R. G. Morrison ; V. Rangaaatha 
Row ; A. Soobrananya Iyer ; A. Ranoogipala Chettiar. 

Bepalli (AYr/na).— K. Aaandarow j P. V. Hactimanta Row ; K. Nageswara Row ; B. 
R.unaswamy. 

Boywhotc {Cuddafi.ik).—1. Srenevasa Row ; A Ramanuja Charry ; C. Subbuoyalu 
Naidu ; C. Nagt Reddi ; Y. Ranlah Cbeity ; Nagi Reddl ; S. Michael ; C. Moh.- 
yaddoen Khao. 

Bales. {Sa/m). — C. Prichard : J. Bertho ; M. Sury*""i.-tliy Pillai ; T. Appajee Row ; P- 
Venkstaramaiyya ; W. Virasami Ayer ; K. V. Lakshaian Row ; R. C. Narayanasanu 
Nmdj ; & c 

Bandar (/W/ar/J.—R Vitthal Row; J. F. Firth; Bala Sahib; K. Abdul Rahim ; Venkata 
Row ; Bhctna Row. 

f i nkirnnr koil ( TimntU/.—Q . Mulucda Row; T. Ramiaigsr ; Vcnkttuim Aiyar; 
& V. Sankaranarayana Aiyar; S. Subramania Pillai; Suriyaturayaca Pills); S. 
TiruniliiVolundu Pillai ; 3cc. 

Sattanapallc t.Kttfna ).— Raja Vasiredi Veocata Lakshml Narasimha Xaldu, Bahadur 
Macao Sultan ; K. Sri Ramulu ; V. Subrj.tna.-y am ; Mahoney Rahamatuila ; C. 
Buckings vayya. 

Saty emangalam (Catmtotort).—]. Rimuaroiah ; Kamashi Sastri; Venkitarama Cbctty ; 
Hanjappa Chetty. 

Seragonda (Madurai . — T. Venkata ramiah ; Perianna OcdyarTaver; M. Abgirisawrey 
Naidu ; S. Sankara Iyer. K. Pattabiramiah ; E. Cavary Pillai ; M. Krishna Row, A. 
Narayan* Chcttl ; Sc c. 

SiTOgiri {Tinnevell/.—S. V. P. Chinnatambiyar ; Senthajikalai Pandiyan ; A Ganapithy 
Ayer ; and Sccnavagi Ayar. 

Shiyali (TWybrsJ.— T. Audir-srayatu Chettv ; R. Chakrapani Row ; K. Seshaiya ; 
B. A Sundram Pillai ; S. Vadamalal Pillai ; Ramanuja Charri ; R. S. Suod- 
rappiar. 




XXII 



Tfte Afadrai Praidaicud Address, 



TOVtX SCCXATOKIK5 

Sholingnr {North ArteCj.— P. V. Kangachsiiar ; K. Naraslmha Chany; C. Snbbcah 
Naidu ; N. Vencau Row ; M. Ba^chendra Iyer ; A. Vanda Chany i C. S<nbaro;.\ 
Pillai. 

Srirangam {Trithiitefie/yi . — L Kriuniengar ; S. Krinniengar ; S. Krislnasna Chatry ; 

T. R. Kappusawmy Iyengar ; C. Thirumallay Kaida, Ac. 

Stiperciabndar {ChingUfiuf),—G. Ratnauwmy Chetiiar ; Sri. M. Veen Ragan 
CJiarrtar ; Sluik Meenn Saib; Dainudara Modetiar; Sriratn Basliiakarioo Naidu j 
Vrakaiaragava Reddiar. 

8t. Thomas Mount (CW«£^/}.-W. W. F.lu«, ; J. p. Fiupairtck ; J. Chany ; Pierre 
E. Messinier ; Tboma* Mellor ; \V. C. Lewis 
Tadpatri (AaaMa/ur).—J. Walls ; M. Gapala Row ; S. Parker ; A. OmeT Khan ; Kala- 
valah Chenrhevya. 

Taliparamba (ifatafar).—). F. Pereira : P. W. Chacto ; K. Raman : T. H. Rama 
l'duval ; E. P. Narayanen Nambudiri ; P. Kunhcn Mayen ; M. Olhcaa Menon ; 
Tayyil Gotindan ; Koual Mayan ; ice. 

Tangaoherry (Ma/afar).— F. John ; A. Nanco Menon; J. P. Rodrigues ; J. N. Marlin ; 
M. R- Gonsalves ; F. Rodrigues ; J. Matin ; J. C. Surrao ; S. S. Bom ; S. Neves ; 
G. Abraham ; ice. 

Tanjore <7i»wv).-E. Gibson; H. V. Cobb; K. C.ovtnda Row; M. Kamakshiacnba 
Boyiraheb ; M. Sicnlta Boyisnheb; M. Decpumba Boyisabeb; M. Ramakumarumba 
Boyinheb, &c. 

Tannka (Gadnvry).- R. Honu manta Row ; V Vijaya Ramiah ; A. Ramachandra Row. 
Tellicherry (ifa/aMd). H. Seaell ; R. Taihan; O. Maya Ally; .A Thompson ; J. 
J. D 1 Rosario ; M. Kur.hi Ramen Vydiar ; Corolh Rarnuni ; Cheruvari Mannen . C. 
Ketolh Bavaehee ; Ac. 

Tinnevelly {District).—]. Lee-Wamcr; Rajah Jagadvirs Ramakomara Elttppa 
Nayakar; P. RalUri ; P. Rowdier ; J. C. Hogbesdoo: Edwin Sargent. Bishop ; A. 
Soomasundrun PilUl, Ac 

Tinnevelly (7VMvt).— T. Mutier; T. RamaUngutn Moodaliar ; M. Appadorai Alyar; 
Krishna Row ; T. S. Muthia Pillai ; E. Mulhia PiUai; T. Jewdaiem; Thlrumall 
Ayengar ; Muhammad Husain ; Ac. 

Tlrakollnr {South Artot).— E. A. A. Ihle ; C J. Stuart ; K. Subba Row ; V. Narayina 
Row ; Thlrutenkamramanuya Chairiar ; Abdul Kareen Sahib ; V. Slrinerasa 
Rao ; Ac. 

TirQmacgalam {Madura).— W. Curutawmy Sa«ri ; N. Vasudevl Pillai ; G. Narayana 
Row ; S. jacksoo ; P. Soohramania Iyer ; V. Subaraya Devai ; V. Raihnaswami 
Moopanar ; I. Appavco Pillai ; At 

Tirnpau {North Arte !).— Sri Mahan! Bhagavan Daiji ; V. V. Ranga Charloo; K. 
Narasimha Cbsrloo; C. Suntlura Charloo; P. Munesawmy Cbetiy ; C. Swhagirl 
Rau ; C. Krtefmama Chart ; K. Ramiah. 

Tirapatur (S*/m).—C. Annamalai Cbelty ; C. Runganadara ; O. Subba Row , C 
Perumal Nadar ; Mahomed Hussein Sahib ; K. V. Karthilceya PiUay ; V. Krishnicr ; 
Clioceba Sahib. 

Tiroshali {Madura).— P. Venkalsnariah ; M. Vyihiliogam Pillai ; G. Loganallien Pillai ; 
Sundram Iyer ; Copalakrisinien. 





The Madras Praid/neia! Adirns. 






,0WN 1I0NA7OII61 

Tirnrady (Jonjart). -Utchtnana Mndaliyar ; R. Reogasami Naidoo ; S. RajagopaU 
Iyc<: SeenubaU. Bhattugeuaiai ; Kothandarama Iyer; Murtukumara Tfcaisbiran ; 
Narayanaaami Chetty ; &c. 

Tiiuvajlur {Ckiafleflul).—?. Shithamhra Row ; Demiagalu Naidu ; P. Aiiagascngata 
Naidu ; T. E. Baibiyagara ; C Srinivasa ; A. Kunlbipi Cherry. 

Tiravalore ( T tnjer,).— N. R. Narasirainiah ; T. Narayanwami Iyer; M.Krirfma Row ; T. 

Krishna Row ; P. R. Kothandaramier ; M. K. Subramamer ; T. Uoraiawmy PilUi ; Ac. 
Tlnvadamamdur {Tanjon).- R. Oturdaawmy Pillai ; I. Srteneran Aiyar ; D. 

Krislvnatawoiy Aiyar j R. K Ramachandru Aiyar ; Kannada Thauibiran. 
Tircrannaraalai (Sen/* AnM).^-C. R. Middletoa ; M. Srlnivaia Chain ; S. Veakaia- 
ch*lla Pantalu ; T. Appjiami Nmda ; Arunaglri MondellWr ; Sundra Rajah ; Kamim 
Sahib; Bamdeen Sahib. 

Tirovar (*.»/>«).— Rajah V. Venkau Ramarow j Rryah V. Ra-nalriSna Row; Rajah 
V. I.. Vcnkayyama Row ; Rajah G. V. Subtm Row ; K Venkatarayanim ; K. 
Ramayya ; M. Sitaramavya ; Sic 

Tittakudi {Soar* Anal). A. Veniatalcrijhniah ; T. Shimrooogam Piflai ; T. Kumara- 
»wami Pillai ; T. L Ramasawmy Pillai ; Periarhamby Muddy ; Kaudar M«ra 
Hosian Rowihcr ; Ac. 

Tranqnebar ( Tanjnri).—\c l’amprrrian ; A S. Daniel Pillai ; M. Appasawmy Cietty ; 
A Pakyam Pillai; N. W. Subharaida Naidu; A. S. Ay»M-my; Ranmawmy 
Naidn ; R. Vajudeva Naidu ; Ac 

Trichengode [Saieui ).— Poramasiva Coundan ; C. S. Chockalingam Pillai ; C. Ramalioga 
Iyer ; Y. Sc.hachellaai Iyer ; T. Athmaram Datay ; K. C. Arunacbellara Pillai ; R. 
Mahalinga Ayer ; Ac 

Toticorin (TtmewJfy)r-J. a. Sharrock; R. Caldwell ; P. Iyempervroail PilUl ; P. 

Soobaraya Pillav ; J. B Roche ; a A Phlppi j Ac 
Udunalpet (CeiWaArrv).— T. Ramaiawmi Iyer; K. Veaciiakrishnier ; Syed Deavan ; 
Syed Fakurdeen Sahib; V. Mooitea Pifiai ; Ramier; Raioaiaumy Pillai; Rama- 
sawmy Chetly ; Ac 

Udayarpftloiynm (Trieii **/*/,).— Zcnrindar ofUdayarpalaiyam ; K. U. Kalakka Tbola 
Udayar ; Chidatnfcara Redder ; Ac. 

Udipi {Scutk Canara ).— A Culler worth ; K. Ganapaiya ; K. Kri-hna Row ; G. Gascoyne ; 
K. Sanrappa ; G. Ritter ; HaH Harum Sher : Mankl Haswn Sahib ; G. Mobedm 
Sahib ; Puma Acharya ; Ac. 

Uwliunpalli (\r<utura).- T. Parchxniplgaaier ; S. Kriduiaw-m. Aiya ; P. D. A 
Andaperama! Pillai ; T. Thyriam Pillai ; A'ly Hussain Khan ; Venkatapathi Aiyar ; 
Chockalingam 1'il Ji ; Ac 

Utlenkero ' Sa/emj.—V . Munisawmy Pillai ; M. Sevarama Iyer; D. NarasingaRow; K. 
Vilbiya Nalha Iyer ; Varatharajulu Chettur ; A Ellappa Mudeli ; T. Paul Pillai ; 
Bilagi Singh. 

Uttiamal'.ur (Cfc^A/au)— T. Alwar Filial ; T. Tttlaslnga Mudalliar; A. Rangalyar ; 
M. Kasihuri Aiyangar; V. Covindarajulu Naidu; U. A. Thinimalal Aiyangar; A S. 
Krishnaiawmy Rcddur. 

Vallum {Tanjore). — T. Raja Row ; N. Subba Row ; Mahommad Abdul Hie; Baksha 
Roulhur; Veokatanimicr ; Ibnimia Routhur ; Travaman Cbettiar. 



X-VIV 



7 hr Madras Pr/sidtmial Add rat. 



TOWN ilONXTOaitl 

Vanynmbldy {SoU"t).—C. Surirappa Charri : M Sayiiaputheri Salb ; Haiee Abdul 
Named Saib ; B. Naraiinga Lala; N. Jafier Saib; T. M. Suvesesha Muttu Pillai ; 
Syed Adam Sahib ; See. 

Vftyitri (Ata/«Ajr).—\V. E. Underwood; V. Baihur; S. Atlanta Pamir; P. Damodaran; 

C V. Sanlcara Menon ; P. Theiig»r«ja Moodcllar. 

Vodarniara {Tanjort). — D. Jaganathn Pillai; W. J. Woodhootc ; P. Narainasawniy 
Sastri : ). R. Wilson ; V. Veloyudham Moodciliar ; K. Nuturaja Pillai ; Sec 
Vclnnganni {Tanjorr ).— Dera Sargana Nadar ; Manicam Mudelly. 

Vellore (AW/4 Artel).— G. W. Faaeett ; V. Subramania MoodeEiar; G. Narasitnh* 
Charriar ; 1C. Abdul Rhyman Sahib ; V. Dorasamy Moodciliar . R. Pemberton. 
Venakonda (AT/VAm).— R ednam Sooria Row ; P. V. Naratimha Row; W. Subbnrovadu ; 
V. Venkataroyadn ; G. Laksemirarayana ; M. La Whim Nara&imham ; J. Subba- 
ramaya. 

Virdachellam (Sou/A Areal).— R. Franklin : C. Murugisem Pillai; M.Murugcsa Modeliar; 

C. Srecnerasier ; R. Govendaraju Aicogar; Xataraja Pillai. 

Vizagapalam ( Vitagapuam ).— John KelaaU; G. N. Ga||vm« Row; H. G. Turner; C. 
Rtnga Row ; R. RamalmgaSaiiri ; S'. C. Narisimhaloo ; F. G. M. Pascal ; P. Jagan- 
tudham ; T. Ramamuiti ; Sic. 

Vutanagrnra {Viaagapalam').—*. Jaganath Row ; H. Gi Puckle ; V. Jagannadha Row ; 
B. Narayana Murti ; U. V. O Gopolarajn ; C. Chandtasekharam ; M, V. L. N. 
Somayajula ; K. Venkanna ; and when. 

Wallajapctt {North Anv/).—V, V. Bashika Charlu ; S. Swaminatha Aiyar ; V. Subba- 
rayien ; C. VenVaiakrtebna MoodeBy i A. Pathwoothna Saib. 

Walwanad {MaJahai) -V. M. Ranuiaima Rajah ; K. K. Kart Ajar ; K. likkandunni 
Muppil Wariyar ; O. M. Paramasu-aram Xarabudripad ; T. Coonjamba ; K. V. 
Chappimi Nair. 

Wandiwarh {North Areal].— T. Ramaswami Aiyar ; T. Vctieoba Row ; Thamboo 
Cbetly ; Vinayaga Moodciliar ; Mirakhader Sahib ; Vellaya Mercayer ; K. Moaleen 
Sahib ; Alla Pechai R outlier ; Sc. 

Wynaad {MoMori.-G. Romilly ; W. F. Gooding; V. Puenricex; E. Trollope; E. A 
Tanqueray ; A. Malcolm; J. W. Little; E. C. Mitchell; R. Lamb; M. D. Taylor; 
E. J. Wlnterbotbaro ; &c. 

Yereaud (Sa/tm). -J. Shorn ; C F. McMahon ; C. G. Lechlcr ; F. D. Id. Shorn ; E. 
A Smith ; K. M. Cherry ; B. R. Bowes Daly ; A. G. Nichofaon. 





PratnlaRea to Htr Majnty. 



x«v 



PRESENTATION OF 

THE MADRAS PRESIDENCIAL ADDRESS TO HER MAJESTY 

THE QUEEN EMPRESS. 



On the 30th Jane 1S87 a Court was held by the Queen Empress in 
Windsor Castle. At three o’clock Her Majesty entered the Gicen Drawing Room, 
accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught 
and Soatbeam, Prnce and Princess Henry of Baitcnbcig, and her Grand Ducal 
Highness Princess Alia of Hesse. 

Her Majesty was attended by the Duchess of Buoeleuch, Mistress of the 
Robes; the Dowager Duchess of Roxborghe, lady in Waiting to Her Majesty; 
the Hon. Evelyn Moore and the Hon. Harriet Phipps, Maids of Honour in Wait- 
ing to Her Majesty ; the Earl of Mount- lidgeumbe, Lord Steward ; the Earl of 
Lathom, lord Chamberlain ; the Duke of Portland, Master of the Hone ; 
General Viscount Bridport, K.C.D., laird in Waiting ; Viscount Templrtown, Gold 
Stick in Waiting; Lord Burghley, Groom in Waiting; General the Right Hon. Sir 
H. F. Ponsonby, G.C.B., Private Secretary' «’-< 1 Keeper of the Privy l’urw; Major- 
General Sir F. I. Edwards. K.C.B., Major-General C. T. Du Plat, C-B , and 
Lieutenant-Colonel Hon. W. Caringion. Equerries in Waiting ; Colonel Sterling, 
Field Office? in Brigade Waiting ; Colonel R. A. J. Talbot, Silver Slick in Waiting ; 
the Hciu Sir S- Ponsonby Fane, K.C.B., Comptroller in the lord Chamberlain’s 
Department ; Sir Albert Woods, Garter ; Lieutenant F. C. Fredericks, Adjutant in 
Brigade Waiting. Maharaj Sit Pertab Singh, K.C.S.T., Aide-de-Camp to his Royal 
Highness the Prince of Wales, was on duty with Her Majesty. Viscount Cross, 
G.C.B., Secretary of State for India, and Mr. Seymour Vcscy FitrGerald, C.S.I-, 
Political Aidc-dc-Camp to the Secretary of State for India, were also present. 

The following officers of the Indian Contingent were on duly in the Green 
Drawing Room — Ctptsir. C. W. Muir, Captain G. A. Money, Subndar Sheik 
Imdad Ali, Rcssaldar Major Nurol Hussun, Ressaldar Lall Singh. Ressaldar Hafir 
Muhammad Nawax Khan, Ressaldar Major Nadir Ali Khan, Ressaldar Major lari 
Singh, Ressaidai She: Singh, Sirdar Bahadocr, Ressaldar Major Zafar Ali Khan, 

d 




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Frtifniafi"n to Her Majesty. 



Sirdar Bahadoor, Ressaidar Major MooaoBer Khan, U'oordc Major Lena Singh, 
Subadar Ihrahim Khan, Jemadar Kanchan Singh, and Ressaidar Muhammed 
Ruksh. ■ 

The Madras Presidential Address had been beautifully engrossed on vellum 
by Mr. Alexander Barren, of St. Thomd. Madras, a retired Government official. 
The elaborate border ■was of an Indian pattern, somewhat after the style of the 
ornamentation at Tirumal Naick's jnlace in Madura; the outer filigree border 
■as worked in goid, on a pale pink ground ; and the heavier foliage of the 
adjoining border on a pale blue ground. The style of the lettering throughout wa* 




Church text. The central word " Victoria " looked very beautiful in gold on a 
pale blue ground. The words " Empress of India" were also in gold, interspersed 
with filigree lines of delicate blue ; while the uord “Queen,” in gold was thrown up 
with pink ornamental lines circling about it The body of the Address was worked 
up in black, red, and gold, the first word in each paragraph being ornamented, and 
between each paragraph an elaborate dash was inserted. 

Mr. I jwsod having been annourxed to Her Majesty by the Political Aide- 
de-Camp, placed the Address in Her Majesty's hand, and was invited by Her 
Majesty to show to her the Casket which had been made in Madras for its 
recejx.'on, and which had been placed on the opposite side of the room. 



Presentation to Htr Majesty. 



XXVI 




TO* Casket had been manufactured b 7 Messrs. P. Orr and Sons, from the 
design of Mr. R. F. Chisholm, late Madras Government Architect The chief 
feature of it is a very beaatifully modelled and well-proportioned oxydised silver 
elephant, standing ten inches high. The elephant is richly caparisoned, with 
jewelled frontlets, breastplate, and howdah cloth. On the lower pari of the 
howdah doth the badge in gold of the Order of the Crown of India is shown. 
The elephant bears a richly gilt embossed howdah, that supports a very handsome 
cylindrical, fluted, beaded, and jewelled silver gilt casket, decorated with mythical 
three-headed cobras, and richly embossed end-pieces. The elephant, and a finely 
modelled mahout, or keeper, in oxydised silver, at its side, stand upon a richly 
gilt silver case, seventeen inches long by ten inches broad, decorated with cm- 
bossed comer-pieces, and set with malachite, bearing the inicription. “Jubilee 
Address from the Presidency of Madras, 1S87.” This again rests upon a dab of 
Malabar rosewood. 

Her Majesty having expressed her admiration of the Address Casket, was 
then shown the Casket of sandalwood, overlaid with silver, which lad been ex- 
ecuted in Madras for the Memorial Volume by Mr. Framjee Bhaumgara, from a 
design prepared by himself and Mr. Lawson. The upper side of the lid of this 
Casket shows the badge of the Order of the Crown of India in the centre; the 
lotus and the rose in medallions at the upper left and right hand comers respec- 
tively; the rose and the lotus at the lower comers ; and very artistic details. The 
under side of the lid is most tastefully carved, and bears in the centremost position 
an ivory tablet, encircled by a chased silver frame, bearing the following inscription 
in black and gold characters : — 



/ Presented, aril h a \ 

Narrative oj the Celebration \ 

0/ Htr Majesty's Jubilee in Madras, to 

Queen Victoria, Empress of India 
on behalf e/ tie Thirty-Out Millions of Her 
V Loyal Subjects in that Presidency. 

X. JtmOfr. y 



The sides and bottom ol the Casket are lined with pale blue satin, puffed. 




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Presentation to Her Majesty. 



The Memorial Volume is bound in »carlet and blue morocco, lined with pale 
blue moire silk, and illustrated with a photographic portrait of Her Majesty as a 
frontispiece, and thirty-four large photographs of towns, buildings, and Princes in 
Southern India. The book as it reposed in the Casket was covered by a thin 
quilted pillow, illustrative of Madras needlework, made for the purpose by the 
girls of the Gordon Refuge, Madras, under the superintendence of Mu. E J. 
Firth, the Honorary Secretary. This pillow repeated on one aide, in an exquisite 
manner, the general features of the design on the lid of the Casket, and on the 
cover of the Volume. 

Her Majesty exclaimed as she examined these tokens of the fidelity and 
regard of her people in Southern India, “ Most beautiful I Mott beautiful I" She 
then returned to the position in the room from which she had advanced with Mr. 
Lawson, and gave to him the following gracious reply to the Address which he 
Karl presented : — 

“7/ jfirer me great pleasure to recent this expression of the untiments of loyalty 
and attachment from my subjects in the Presidency of Madras. 

“ That Presidency, as stated in the Address, has teen blessed with peace through- 
out my reign, and l am rejoiced to know that it has made steady progress in prosperity, 
and in the happiness of Us people . . 

M The famine which visited the Presidency in 1877 was a sours, of deep grief to 
me; hut my officers did all in their power to mitigate its effects. / pray that it may 
please God to avert such another calamity from my people.” 

Mr. Lawson was now requested by Viscount Cross to kneel, and Her Majesty 
was pleased to confer upon liira the honour of Knighthood. Sir Charles Lawson 
then kissed Her Majesty’s hand, arose, and withdrew. 

On the 7th of July Her Majesty intimated to Sir Charles Lawson, through the 
India Office, that she wished to sign her reply to the Madias Address, and upon 
the document being returned to her she was pleated to inscribe at the head of it 
her sign manual of 




yiiuatatim to Hu Prime tf Walts. 



X»II 



PRESENTATION OF 

A COPY OF THE MEMORIAL VOLUME TO H.R.H. 

THE PRINCE OF WALES. 



On the morning of the 4th July Sir Charles Lawson received a note from Sir 
Francis Knollys, K.C.M.G, C.H, Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales, stating 
that it would afford His Royal Highness “ much pleasure to accept from yoo in 
person " a copy of the Narrative of the Celebration of the Jubilee in the Presidency 
of Madras. Sir Francis Knollys proceeded to say that if Sir Charles Lawson would 
call with the book at Marlborough House at 3.30 p.m. '* His Royal Highness will 
hare great satisfaction in receiving you.’ 1 

The Madras Delegate obeyed the Royal command, and having arrived at 
Marlborough House, was met by Sir Francis Knollys, and conducted to the Prince’s 
private room. Sir Francis Knollys mentioned Sir Charles Lawson’s name, and 
His Royal Highness immediately rose from his chair, and accorded to the 
Delegate a cordial greeting. His Royal Highness said that he was glad to have 
an opportunity of personally assuring the Delegate that he had derived much 
pleasure from hearing of the liberality with which the Presidency of Madras had 
responded to the invitation to support the scheme of the Imperial Institute. 
Sir Charles Lawson in reply adverted to the ceremony of the laying, by Her 
Majesty, of the foundation stone of the Institute three hours previously, and re- 
spectfully offered His Royal Highness congratulations on the success that had so 
far rewarded his efforts. After some further conversation His Royal Highness 
opened the blue cloth case (ornamented with the star and badge, in gold, of the 
Order of the Star of India), containing the fac simile of the book that had been 
presented to the Queen Empress on the 30th June. The Prince commented in a 
very appreciative manner on the beauty of the book, and then examined the 
photographs, many of which he recognised as illustrative of towns of Southern India 
that he had visited in 1875. He came to the picture of Ootaeamund, and said it 
must be a beautiful place, and that he was sooy that he was unable to see it The 
Delegate explained that the book was devoid of literary pretensions, but that it 




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Presentation to the Prime Miais/er. 



would probably interest His Royal Highness, as it was devoted to the record 
of a demonstration of loyalty which for unanimity and extent was probably 
unparalleled. Tlie Prince said he was very glad to receive the book, and be 
would be happy to place it in hh library. lie was good enough to speak in 
complimentary terms of the Delegate’s services: and after the Delegate had 
suitably acknowledged His Royal Highness's kindness in receiving him, the 
Prince shook hands and the interview terminated. 

The copy of the book that was presented to the Heir Apparent contains the 
fallowing inscription 

fSnenld /# Hit R&yt Higkmm AUtri SAmrd, lb Prin« of lY&Us f 
4 vi bekotf of IJu ExeetUney Lord Cttuxcocoro, G.C/.S., tke Gower, and the 
Putt* tf tkt Pretidtney ef Afadrsj. 

CkarUt Lawsr*. 

Lendtn, 4/6 tW 7 . 



PRESENTATION OF 

A COPY OF THE MEMORIAL VOLUME TO 

THE PRIME MINISTER. 



In accordance with his instructions, the Delegate addressed the Marquis of 
Salisbury, K.G., on the 25th June, and. on behalf of the Governor and the Public 
of Madras, begged his acceptance of a copy of the Memorial Volume. His 
Lordship replied on the aSth idem: — 





RAMA VARMA REGEAR31I INSTITUTE. 

TRICHUR. COCHIN STATE. 



NARRATIVE OF THE CELEBRATION 

or 

Cbc 3ubilce of tier flDaicst? tbc &ucen Empress 

/.V THE PRESIDENCY OE MADRAS. 




INCEPTION OP THE CELEBRATION. 

On the moiling of '.he 161I1 September, x886, a Public Meeting was held 
at the People’s Park, in the City of Madras, to inaugurate a Christmas Fair for 
18S6-J, the ninth of the annual series. Alter various preliminaries had been 
arranged. Mr. C. .A. Lawson suggested that the Queen's Jubilee might be 
appropriately celebrated on the 1st January, 1S87, the last day of the Fair, which 
would lie the tenth anniversary of the Proclamation of Her Majesty as Empress 
of India. He submitted dial the demonstration of loyalty might be made by 
the capital in conjunction with the whole Presidency ; that Collectors of Districts 
might be asked to convene meetings at then head quarters, foe the adoption of a 
unifotm Address of Congratulation to the Queen ; chat such Address might be 
signed by representative persons at each meeting at which it was adopted ; that 
one unanimous expression of loyalty to the Queen might tltus be made in Southern 
India; and that a subscription list might be opened for the purpose of chaining 
a suitable Casket fur the reception of the Address. The meeting eapressed its 
cordial approval of the* jiropowls. 

At tbc first meeting, on the 23rd September, of the General Committee of 
the Fair Committee, Mr. Lawson complied with the invitation to submit the 




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Celebration of tht Jubue/. of th* Quun Ewprtu [ city of M*4r»» 



outlines of the scheme which he had sketched at the previous meeting. Having 
reminded the meeting that there were insuperable dinutic objection* to the 
celebration of the Jubilee in India on the rolh June, the anniversary of Her 
Majesty's Accession, and having mentioned the advantages offered in India by 
the t st January, he again urged that arrangements should be made for the 
adoption of one Address to Her Majesty throughout the Presidency. He also 
pressed that a Volume, containing a narrative of the celebration of the Jubilee 
in the City and Provinces of Madras interspersed with Photographs illustrative 
of the people, the scenery, and the edifices of the Presidency might l>2 
prepared, and offered for Her Majesty’s gracious acceptance. The meeting 
thereupon unanimously requested the following gentlemen to form themselves 
into a Sub- Commit tee for the purpose of nuking arrangements for the celebration 
of the Queen’s Jubilee throughout die Presidency of Madras on New Year's 
Day, vix, : — The Honourable Mr. Justice Brandt, the Honourable Mr. J. A. 
liny son. Rajah Sir T. Madhava Row, K.CS.I., the Honourable Mir Humayun 
Jalu C.I.E , Colonel H. McLeod. R.A., Lieutenant-Colonel VV. M. Scharlieb, 
M.V.G., Mr. B. H. Chester, M.A, Mr. P. Sn Ramasawmy Mtidelliar C.I.E., 
Mr. Vijurangam Modeller, Dr. MokScen Sheriff, and Mr. Lawson as Honorary 
Secretary. 

This Committee held its nrst meeting on the *8th September, and resolved 
to address a circular letter to the Collectors and Judges, inviting them to co- 
operate in concerting measures for the celebration of tltf Jubike in their Districts. 
This initiative was cordially responded to at Stfem, Ootacatnund, North Arcot, 
Pennukonda, Cumbum, Mangalore, Kurnool, Trichinopoly, Chittoor, M cream, 
Trichengodc, NcIIotc, and elsewhere. The Committee uas led, however, to 
apprehend, from communications which reached it from various quartern, that 
the is? of January would not be as convenient a day for the celebration in the 
Mofuwil as it would be in the City of Madras, since numerous public func- 
tionaries would then be absent from their Districts spending the Christmas 
vacation elsewhere; and, at its second meeting, it was resolved tltat. before 
proceeding further with the scheme before the Committee, it was desirable to 
ascertain the wishes of the Government of India as to the choice of a day 
for the celebration. A communication was thereupon made to H.E. the Right 
Honourable Sir M. E. Grant Duff. G.C.S.I., Governor of Madras ubo expressed 
cordial approval of the Committee’s objects, arxi undertook to make the proposed 
reference to H.E. the Earl of PufTcrii, G.M.S.I., & c, Viceroy and Governor- 
General of India. The Madras Government accordingly enquired by telegraph 




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whether it would be in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty, and the 
intention of the Government of India, that the celebration should take place 
on the ist January. The Government of India replied that it knew nothing about 
the date fixed for the Jubilee, but “ thought it very doubtful that it would be so 
early as January ist." Shortly afterwards the Municipal Corporations of Calcutta 
and Bombay resolved that the question of celebrating the Jubilee in those Cities 
was a proper matter to be taken up by the local authorities. The Committee 
therefore invited the Municipality of Madras to move in the matter ; and that body 
agreed to do «n. 

PROCLAMATION OK THE JUBILEE DAY- 

A bait the middle of January the following letter was addressed to all Local 
Governments and Administrations by the Government of India : — 

" He Euellency thr GovrrnonGmrul In Gcand! having liken into comldfrellon ihc lojnl 
itoir* of the pro|Jc of India that. In the fiSksh tear of the reign of Hei Majetly ihe Quick 
Fmprett, their derceioo :o her pereoa anil 'Huaw should le menlfotod ihiouglniui the Empire 
no * i|*ciatly appoint;! U17 « public rcjaiflrg. and having regard lo the conditions of the 
whkh arc adverse to the Section ix titt purpose of the annlmmry of Her Majctty’s 
liirth, or that of Her Acccuicn, is pleased to designs:* Wtftoctday, the ifith of Febuary, for 
adoption ihrw, c hoot falsa is the day of Her Majesty's Jebdre. The 16th of Feheuary will lie 
obwrvod as a holiday n all fwWic offices. The officii! ett cs>‘>nial by which the occis>>n will he 
clUtlngublMy.l will be %€y\nXfiy notified. In oiher respects His Excellency the Governor* G«*«l in 
Council oonfideatly lwv«i to the discretion of the local Government* ar*l Administrations acn r% in 
conceit with the people under their charge, nnJ more especially to the deep and miflccted lenity 
of Her Msjoi/a «uljccte v the mwiurt*, which shall be nndcr aken to cekbrote the day of Jubilee 
w1:h approprlitc hooowv Hit Excellency in C<*xncil if » wired tbit the executive authorities 
may on ihl* OCCttkm ttlely yield the initiative to the spontaoeoas ocicn of Monicpil Councils and 
of the community at larje, ami that the unanimous voice of the Empire will gratefully tender to 
Her Majesty the Qottn £*tprert a homage vunhy of the noble charity of hei life, and the jcstice 
LEil benevolence of hre reign/* 

Shortly after the publication of this letter the President and Members of the 
Municipal Commission, and about two hundred ocher citizens of Madras, addressed 
a requisition to the Sheriff, asking him lo convene a Public Meeting to concert 
measures for the celebration. In pursuance of this requisition the Sheriff convened 
a Meeting at the Banqueting Hall, which was held on tl>e *4th January, and was 
very largely attended. His Excellency the Right Honourable Robert Bourke, the 
new Governor of Madras, having complied with the invitation to take the chair, 
said 

"Sir Moilhjri Row, say colleague*, and Gcntlcaen : — 1 1 give* aoe great pleasure to Set 
so numorom an assembly vO this Mission. I am »juuc cetta-n that there is imt one fatty; in 





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CeUhra/ioH o/ tht JxbUtt of thr Quttn Emfrm [City of Madras. 



the trait* of all prevent, ini tMl is l hat Modus should show her loyalty to Her MajMy, 
nnd shoald celebrate the Jub&e cf bet reign in a flitting du»i. (Cheers.) Muirs*. Ihcaifih 
by so meant the weakliest of the communities a Indii. though ihe osn&M, I r.tn sorry tony, vie 
■ith the great wealth of Bombay and Calcutta, yet Madias has alwiy* shown herself In Ihe van in 
the praaocicn of every object COOMCtBd with edncalioe and clarity, ami wo know that these 
two objects hue always beta meat dear to lit heut of Her Imperial Majesty. (Hear, hear.) 
Now, gentlemen, I am quite acre that we have only one object in view, and tin! is. tint 
In folebmliiig the eve nr, we shill do 10 in a way which will not ccly be pirating and atirficloty to 
aurtelica, but ibo pinning and creditable to the great body of people in thil Presidency. (Cbraro.) 
We alu> with lo ibow, not only to Indii. but to foreign nationr, to tbe Colonisr, to ilie Urn tr.1 
Kingdom, and to tbe Queen herself, thnt we ire ocling in a manner worthy of this greol coatioo. 
(Hear, hrar.) Thi* Ii not an occasion when tbe chairman need descant on the great progret* tint 
haa bee* mode In India l>y the Brito.1i daring the reign of Her Waje-ty. TM. i. oat an occasion 
for entering upon any d&cu&>an of that Lind, Ixvaute whit we are anxious to show upon 
thir occasion it, thit ii i» ax only cf '.he public works that base been dc«e dining Her Majesty's 
reign that we ire w proud, but that we arc prooJ of being ruled by a Sovereign wbo, by her own 
prrumal t irons, has recormmded herself lo ber subjects. (Lond applause.) And therefore, 
grtulemrn, it wonhl he ratio inappropriate. I think, oo this ocouion, to s|*i\k of there grvat 
adiaorrs .n civil mi km which have mirkrd Her Misty's reign, Oertlunen. I observe that 
in cme of the Rraoiationt 1 .hall haw the honour of patting to you presently, rwltlon Is made of a 
Ccciatiuee which will be appoints]. I lo,* you wlJ appoint a ihurroghly leteesentative Cod* 
mince, so that every person wh» has on opinion on the subject of tie celebration of the jubilee will 
hive on opportunity of diking hit influence felt. (Heir, hen.) 1 trio: that the deliberaliocs of 
that Committee will b* himosiout, and thnt it wil apply all its rtergiet to extraning fir«n Ihe 
pockets of its friends is Block money ns possible. I hope tbit its labours, in that diieciwo, 
will be as diffused an powble If you begin with a pec* Governor. I K*g you will not forget 
the rich Vakil i and if you do not t|«ue the rich Vakil, yew mint «<* spin Ihe liberal Zesdndor. 
(Laughter.) I have oo doubt, however, that .ery little persuade* will be necessary ; bat if any is 
nre-drd, 1 am sere there will tie on shot Committee taoo who, being noted for iheit eloquence, will 
lie able lo char® out of the pockets of the atm penuricas sae moeey than we anticipate. (Hat 
hear.) I iball cow call upon your old friend, Scr T. Mndhava How to move ihe hr* rnolulion." 
(Prolonged appdiuse.) 

Rajah Sir T. Madhava Row, K.C.S.I., in moving ihe fit si Resolution, Mid : 

“ I agree with His Eicellexy that it is gratifying to -re w> laige an assembly in tlir. Hull on 
soch an occasion. Thrd it n circumstance which ivuifoi tu ihe foil appreciation of the impodnwe 
of ibe present occasion. (Hear, benr.l The Jahilre tube celihtatrd It ihm of a Sovereign Indy, 
wbo holds the sceptre of a migtily Empire— aa Empire which ri one 'f ibe largest, the mn>l 
populous, and the most prrospsmws that the world has seen. (Heir, hcor.) It is in Empire thnt 
enjoys the Westings of pare, order, liberty, and security beyond the dreams of nnlkpilly. Itrilish 
rale has been the salvalR* or lr.Ha, aad India is the tightest gem in Ihe K-ilWs Crowe. (Hear, 
heir.) Ev**yboly it iwiro of Ihe lmme»e *preg"e» India hns rtioda during it* last fifty yeirs of 
Her Mrjfsty's beneficent rale. Hi. E.cellency ha well said th.y ihe present occmcca was not the 
oca-ion on which to recount the history of thit heneieent re^n. .td I may venture lo siy tbit 
nny one who undertook In wriie a ldstrey of that reign would lore to fill volants. It is no wonder 
then thnt we regird our Empceu with feelings of profound loyalty, love, devotion.* nod gratitude foe 
ihe many benefits of InalcaUU* value that have come lo India durisg her rule. In Ibe whole 
of Ibe werid's factory , I hoc fcss not been found i niler preclalmleg. as Her Majesty his done, to 





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lie people of I rill a, that lifr wtuilt; u<l peace, and reward, lie. ia tfce happiness and nell-bcag 
aid good of her subjects The people should Ibrntfcee greatly rejoice now dial (hey me afforded 
the rare oppxtonity of giving expression to the feelings wfckh they chofeh to ward a tlvelr hdovnl 
tropecss, and trey should generously vie with etch other in celebrating the Jubilee with the utmost 
enthusiaso." (lieu, hear.) 

He concluded by moving “ That the 16th of February, having been 
designated by the Viceroy u the «!&y to be obsci/ed throughout India in celebration 
of tie Jubilee, a subscription list be opened for the purpose of celebrating the event 
on that day, and in any other manner in which the Committee may determine." 
Mr. E. Norton seconded the Resolution, which was put to the meeting, and carried 
unanimously. 

Mr. G. G. Arbuthnot, of Messrs. Arbuthnot & Co., mured the next Resolution : 
—“That the following gentlemen do form themselves into a Committee for the 
purpose of collecting subscriptions, &c." : — 

H.E. the Governor, the Members of Cerincil (Executive ud Legislative), the Judges of Ibe 
High Cock, the Head. of DtpUOWeU. I be General cnmirauiilir* ihe Eastern Diviiloa, the O&ters 
commanding Cc*p* in Madras, the Judge! tf On Small Cwte Court, the Prpedeacy Msgtttmte*, 
the Commiuloner of Police, the Municipal CommirMw-ers, the Members of the Board cf Revenue, 
Chamber of Commerce, Trades Anocialion, and Port Trust, ihe Maharajah of Viaianagram. Bishop 
Cell, Aitbbmbop Colgaa, Rajah Sir T. Madhavt Ro*. the Hoc curable Mr. Sobomaula Iyer. Dr. 
D. Dorear. Messrs. GouM, C. W. XVilsco. Kriurama Chariar, W. R Robins*, H. R. V. Carte-, 
Mow, li. Norton, Wills* Grant. W. T. Motgas. Swndimm hastria/. Basbvair. Iyengar, Chennai Rao. 
the Editors of the Madru Miif, Ahdr u Tima, MaJm Staoitrd, and Hindu, Mesas. Michie 
Smith, J. Adam, G. L. Chamber., H. A. Snout, R. G. Orr, B. II. Che.tr., B. Loveiy, J. H. 
Soiisbaiy, G. D. Colenan. Appatami Chettlar, Abbey Natda, AW el Ram.n Snyya.1, Jfobji R*>, 
BatcU Sahib, Copal Najar, Gosinda Chetty. Haji Ismail Saje*. Iy»«a Iyer, Jtgga Rao Piliai. 
KUinwimi Chettiar. Kuppasanu NCdn, Kistu Dess Ba'juucraodra Dan. Sashachellam Chetty. 
Mahidev. ChcUy, Hap AloraV Sayet. Kusal Dm* Khan Don, Ntxberuraal Chetty, Putney Aaly, 
PermiMiida Dxs. Attends Dots. BajaraihnaCheitur. Ruoaimga Plltty. Ranucheadra Ro- Snheli, 
KaigiaV, CliMiy, Snnkara Niir, Sankara Menon, N. Sohrarmniem, Soesroiedram Chettutr, Thulkitli 
CP*l'y, M Verarachaiah, nr»l WiJJee Laljee Slit. Archdeacoo Browne, Captain 

II. D. Lore. Messrs. PL U. llatell, the Editor of the Mxitin Hntld, Rev. P. Rajagopaul, Mabamtd 
Momiarlhaa tor., Iloji Moulvte Zehoon.o.lea Khan Bdr., NttuKrten Khan 1 H-., Naaar AlH.hu 
ililr., MaluHood Ebodullah Khan B:lr., Anwsnidin Khan Bdr, Abmrd McAidcio Khnn Bdr., AUlu! 
Ali Khan Bdr., A Mil Ghinl Khan Bdr., Hoo.vua Alikbnn Bdr., Mahomed Mahan Khan Saih Bdr , 
Sherfwrf Dowlah Bdr , Mira Perore Hccsain Khan Bdr., Haji Patera Saiti Sayed, Hajee Alxluilih 
Tatcha Saib Sayed. Mesrrs. F. G. K. Brinson, J. Carr, D. Grant, T. W. Lning, A. Cham|«o, J. 
.Short, P. S. Rainosaarmy MoWliar, P. Ranganahda Msdelliar, J. D'Rcaario, MaricLaa Mwdelly, 
Manila yarn Slngara Chan?. Mooru^aaa Koadely, Kriihnaramy Naidu, Puglia Moodelly, Arnica- 
sawmy Moodelly, Beaumont, Vecraeoiti Petty, Ra»S Eraaia Do.., Burnet laid. Gopal Dos*, 
Dhunnottl, Augurchund, Vullab* Duo, Krana Dos*, ilulamocgandi Doss, Na»ah Naraimrxd 
Dovlah, RonMonmjah JWr., Mahd Moonmaar Khnn Bdr., Ghuforn Gluyaae Khan Bdr., M.W 
Mahmood Khan IUr.. Nahiawd I shay SoHli. Atalul Jhaia Khan Mr.. Halu Sudrat Uttm Khan 
Bdr. , Moltidcen Ahmed Sr.hed Bdr., Haji Chatter Ahmed Sabeb Bdr., V. Mahd Ghonse Sobih, Vellto 




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Abdil Rhytnao Sahib, R. M. Khaj.h Mohldem Routher, Ibrahin Sail, Hajl Mahdi bphthoal, 
Abduih Sbskoor, B. Bodiha Sshlb. lUji Mohmood Narnan Slwran. Mullah 2afler,*e Sahib, Abdul 
Ksjwio Sahib, Sbinjec Xawijl. Abdul Rh^m S-Ssb, Ninniri Shhmi. Hop Rhoder MokJdeen 
Soil., and llojl Walk Mcfcidctn Sahib Bdr. 

The Honourable Mr. J. A. Boy.on, of Messrs. Binny and Co., seconded the 
Resolution, which was pot to the meeting, and carried unanimously. 

His Highness the Maharajah of Viaanagnun moved the nest Resolution, 
“ That a vote of thanks to pissed to the Sheriff lot kindly convening this meeting, 
and that another vote of thank* he passed to His Excellency the Governor for 
kindly presiding on the occasion.'* The Honourable Sir Arthur Collins, Q.C , Chief 
Justice of Madras, seconded the Resolution, which was carried unanimously with 
applause. 

Mr. P. S. Rnnvisiwmy Mucelliar, C I.E.. the Sheriff of Madras said that 
in honour of the Jubilee he would give a peat to a large number of Poor Schools 
and institutions in the Madras Municipality, and would build a Female Medical 
Ward, to be colled the Victoria Ward, at the Monegttr Choultry, and endow it with 
Rs. >5,000. His Excellency then proposed “ Thor this meeting records its 
grateful thank* for the munificent donation which the Sheriff ha* l*en kind enough 
to announce to us on this occasion." Mr. J. H. Garstin, C.SI., Second Member 
of the Board of Revenue, seoonded this Resolution, which was carried unanimously. 
Three hearty cheers were then given for Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and the 
meeting dissolved. 

The General Committee held its first meeting on the 27th January. His 
Excellency the Governor presided, and the following Executive Committee was 
appointed : — 

The llononabte Mr. C. G. Muter, the Honwnblo Mr. P. P HuKlUos Mr. G. G. Arbotlus*. 
Rajah Sir T. Mvdhnvo Row, thr HonuuratJ. Mr. J. A. Boyson, ihe Venerable Archdeacon Biowno, 
|tl>, Mr. V. Raimengvi. C.S.L, Colonel C. J. Craning. Mr. C. A. Liwson. Mr J. W. Ilandley, 
Colonel T. Weldon, Coloael Carter, Hit Highness the Maharajah of Vtiiuugram. Mr. Hajee 
Mohmacd AbljlU Bndthi Sahib. Mr. V. Kriahniro Chariot. Mr. C. Yethcrajula Kudu, Mr. P. 
S. Ramnsawmy MudcUiu, Mr. R. G. On, Mr. C L. Chambers, Mr. J. Mr. Teogarojn 

ChKIyar, Mr. Rairasowmy Chmyjr, Mr. Mir A*«iruddio Saih, Mr. P. Aaub Gloria, Mr. P. 
Somoosooodmn Chettyar, Mr. B. II Ch«rr, Dr. Mohide.a Sheriff, Mr. E. CMUhcfl. Mr. S. R. 
Taiihilk Mr. P. Ron £ atuM. Moddliar, Dr. I). Il.^.a, Mr. P. Vijumnga Mndellior, Mr. W. M. 
Sdurllal*, the Honourable S. Subramunya Ijur, Mr. Soondrem Smtr/, Mr. J. A. Jon**, Mr. C. 
Mlehle Smith, sol ibe hev. P. Rojngopaal. 

His Excellency indicated three objects for which tlie money subscribed might 
be appropriated, namely, the Local Celebration, a Prcstdcncul Memorial, and the 
Imperial Institute of lasndon. He announced that the Government of Madras had 




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resolved to subscribe Rs. ro.coo toward* the Imperial Institute, and he expressed 
the hope that the Government might he able to subscribe to the Presidcncial 
Memorial that was selected. Mr. Lawson then alluded to tire tentative steps which 
had been taken in September to cany out the idea of the adoption of one Address 
for tlsc whole Presidency, and proposed : — “ That the Executive Committee do 
place itself in communication with Mofnssit Committees, and do act as a Central 
Committee for an Address of loyal congratulation to Her Majesty from the 
Presidency of Madras." The Honourable Mr. Justice Muthmawmy Aiyar, C.I.K. 
seconded the proposition, and it was carried unanimously. 

The Executive Committee met immediately after the General Committee 
meeting had dissolved, and unanimously invited the Honourable frit. Hutchins, the 
junior Member of Council, to accept the office of Chairman, and Mr. Lawson 
that of Honorary Secretary. It was resolved that the Preutisncul Memorial should 
take the form of a Technical Institute foe the benefit of the entire Presidency, and 
fcc called the Victoria Technical Intitule. A Subcommittee, with Mr. G. L 
Chambers as Honorary Secretary, was appointed to give effect to this resolution. 
Another Sub committee, with Mr. B. IT. Chester, M.A., as Honorary Secretary, was 
appointed to arrange for the local celebration. A third Subcommittee, with Mr. 
Lawton as Honorary Secretary, was appointed to draw up an Address to Her 
Majesty. 

On the following day the Chairman addressed a circular letter to the Collectors 
and Magistrates of tint Districts, inviting their co-opcration. The office is addressed 
lost no time in communicating with the chief towns in their Districts, and a Urge 
number of Jubilee Committees in the Mofussil immediately signified their intention 
of accepting the Central Committee's projiosals, and of making a contribution to 
one or more of the objects for which that Committee had invited subscriptions. 
These Mofussil Committees sul*ec|uently communicated reports of their ptocccdogs 
to the Central Committee. 

The Technical Institute, the Local Celebration, and the Address Sub 
Committees liad meanwhile been at work The draft of the Address which was 
submitted by the last-named Sub-Committee to the Executive Committee was 
approved, and it was accepted by the General Committee on the «th February. 
It was then telegraphed to the mote distant Collectors, for communication to 
local Committees, and despatched by post to the Districts comparatively near 
to Madras. It was eventually adopted by one hundred and ninety-one Committees 
in as many towns, as an expression of the loyalty of the thirty-two millions of Her 
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THE OBSERVANCE IN THE CITY OF MADRAS. 

The kite of the City of Madras was ceied in (he >«it ibjj to Mr. Kranrii Day, Chief of Ihu 
Ew India Cowfuay'* aeulemrat st Armigano. by the Rijih of Chindrig.ri. Tl* factory which 
Mr. Uiy founded m mxl« vabjtdinMe to the Chief of [Untie La Jira ; hut ia the jar 1653 it 
®>de independent, and nim«d the Presidency of Feet St. Georfe. The Fat wia blockaded hy 
Datxl Khin. a general ia AtuungMhe'a wee. in IJOJ : nnd igoin in IJ41 by Mihrittos. In 1746 
it «M» bombarded rad ciptmed by thr. Frauds tinder L» Boudwtmis Two years ifterwards it -ns 
re'lored to the British by virtue •£ the Treaty of Aii-tvCbapellc. In 1758 it was besieged by the 
Frvaeh under Lally. After t»o itumth. the bsleaguered ganiwa was relieved by a British fleet. 
Ifj«k* All threatened the town in 1769 ind tjfta. The town, with its tribute, now cover* nn Orel 
of tweasy-wvai wpan mies. It contain. a popul.ihra ef *05,(1411, cerapying *», IW ho.*. Of 
llirdm there Ur 315,507 i of MobiremeUas. 50.29s ; xa 1 of Chrhflail, 39.631. The Earopenn* 
number 3,005. and the Kuma&t 12,659. There arc 493 males to 507 female.. The town » the 
«at of the Government of Madras dining the cco! tenor- It ia the haul quarlen of the Eastern 
Division of the Madras Amy, and of many military i&l civil Depiitmeacv The High Coast of 
the Presidency is permuenlly !<cu«J there. Tbeganison usually numhers j.ax/ men, of ubom 
um - third are Earapeant. Tae City Police Include; a Commlitiontr, a Deputy CommiMi'oncr, in 
Assistant Commissioner. and 9X0 subordinate offierre ird eomiobiee Tbe Municipality include, n 
President, appointed by the Go’vorrrent, and thirty-two Commistiooers, of wheut one-font h ant 
tcr'.nated by G:\emmcnt. and three -fourth. are elected by ratepayma It possesses n good water- 
•ripply, oblairsn! chiefly tram a reservoir or like at ike Red Hilli, wven miles from the town. 
Madras has one Aoglicaa Btibnp. erne Roman Catholic ArchhiAop, and cere Romm Catholic 
liishop. There aie fifteen Anglkan place, of worship. Unhiding nnc Cathedral; four komin 
C-idmlK places of wotship. a*du<!'n« two Cathedral. , three Scutch eluuehra 1 eight Nonconformist 
eht|k> - ; «i»l nnmrrces mceeing-hnuscs, mitt ton scbiol rooms, Ac. There tnr 495 educations! 
imlitnticaw in the town, with »6, JJ« pnpilt Over twenty-tour per cent, of the total population ca.fi 
read and -rite. The death-rate end the birth-rate average -by;: 40 per nstllc pet annum. The 
forum has declined considerably since the blesccg of on ibendant supply of good water —ns 
conferred span the lo-n. Msdras holds tbe third plice in commercial imponince to India, The 
annul value of its imports «r*d exports amounts to abcut nine millions sterling. The irrimn 
draw hath* to trade of in open roadstead are being osxrcoaie by the construction of an (r-.io.ol 
hirtewr, which wdl cost absut one million tsierling w’ben eompleted. Madras Is the rsatrra 
tsnatinut of thr Madras nnd South Indii Rtil-ny* ; nnd the t runic roids of the Piraolcucy 
ennvoge upon it, 



RELIGIOUS SERVICES. 

St. Georoe's Cathedral.— A t 7 o'clock on the morning of the 16th February, 
there w»? a Celebration of the Holy Communion, at which portions of the Olficc 
appointed for the Anniversary of the Queen's Accession were used. At is o'cleick 
there wm a grand Chorsi Service, when a lar^e congregation assembled. Among 
those present were His Excellency the Governor and Lady Susan Bourkc, C l. ; 
Major Genera! A. C Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District, several of 
the Judges nf the High Court, and numerous representative* of the Civil and 




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Military Services, of ilie Mercantile Community, and others. The service com. 
menced with n Processional Hymn, “ Now thank wc all out God," which was wng 
with great heartiness by the choir, numbering about thirty voices, and congregation. 
The Cantide. “0 Lord, our •Governor," took the place cf the Vtnitt ixulltmus 
Domino, and Psalms xx. xxi. and ci. wetc chanted in place of those for the day of 
the month. The Lessons were Joshua L i-io, and Romans xiii. Ganctt in F was 
the Service selected for the Canticles, and the SuBtages and Collects appointed for 
the 30th of June were used. The Venerable Archdeacon J. P. Browne, B.D., 
preached from Eccles. x. 17. In the course of his sermon he said 

“Oa the 8th Jcly 1S37 there was laid to rest la the Royal «»ull of S. Owe- dispel, 
Windsor, the nati remains of WdHan IV., known toe In hlitofy u ‘England’* Sailor 
Klnc.' Amt before the great offerer cf the Royal Hoiscbold broke their staves cf oflee. 
mi the <a« assembly left the Chnpd. the Deputy to Gar.er Principal King of Armi 
proDouvtel over the grave an >Alr<.., of «hkli these were tbs conducing w-ordii— ‘Let 
u* hieibly beseech Almighty Ccrf to Ursa anJ pnripvr with lung life, health, anJ honour, 
aad all worldly happiness. the most high, mat mighty, and must excellent Princess, our 
Sovereign Lady Victoria, t»v, by the Grace of God, of the Unltol Kingdom of Great 
Britala and Ireland Queen. Defender of the Frith, aw Screreigu of the a*A noble Order 
of the Outer. God Save Queen Victoria,* Nearly fifty years hire pused away since then, 
and the graceful maided of eishtren has drawn close 10 the three score and ten years of the 
iloys of man t psatod through a long lift, la which Ihe pares! joy mid bitterest sorrow havt 
had their aily.ted port. ond yee withal the prayer has been amwered, usd we, my (m'thren, 
assembled in God’s house on this morning of Jubilee ccmmemoroihK. are Iter: to acknow- 
ledge the goodness and mercy of God s and to raise oar Tt Dtn<* of gratefnl praise, that the 
fierce light that beats opoa a three* has bran bsiglit with the rays of Dirine favour. which 
trews '.hat as a ccntrr haa short fotth far and wide. Those ikw ilety It has ban to ultnH 
apt* the Queen In matters of bro.nrs. have noticed that Her Majewy, ia a person writ nwl 
is the con dm of affairs. is wont to keep clately to th: pica t at isste, and to speak cf nulling 
but what is illicitly connected with the matter before her. But whenever there is on excep- 
tion to this rale it arises freoi Her Majesty's aoxiom dr-ire to tratke some inquiry *)o« 
the welfue of hrr rabveits, to rsprrts hrr sympathy with this man’s sorrow, or that 
mnn's bervaramr-* ; to a-k what i- the iautt Utelligencc about this cLauUr, Or that stlfenng. 
and what cast tie fue to re inly cr uiusge it ; thus showing, urrionsccusiy, that she is 
indeed the mother cf her pnojde. feeling the deepest interest in all that concerns them, whim 
irsyect of perm ns, from the highest to the loses!. Oar Queen’s reign must fee all fotuie 
bi-tcry be the symbol of piegicv, There have nerer hero fifty yean in which progress was 
w> vast as It his Urea trader her. Come wAat may, the protons whiih has been mad- 
ia die Iasi half centniy musl he regarded as Ibt hey imt symbol of -halerrr progress tray lw 
ia store for a ia the fulnre i and the Quesn hertdl 1 * 00c who standi almost atone la the 
whole Une of English SovKOgas— and sore of I-m lutva hea revered and gnat— foe the 
utroordinuy peraoml affection whiih haa clustered around her Throne ind Cenett Still 
more, -he hi. identified herself so much with the «u, moral, and rrifcia* pngre* cf 
the natlow that aimsu every great morement has hern carrinl forward under the shadow cf 
Hrr MiaeKy, and she his hereelL occasionally by word, and cucaskmilly by bee presence, 

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heir or tint gi<cn > gret iiimulm to It. Amt any Imlnu memorials whlrfe will remain flora 
(h,i Jjbiltr (winmemnneian will Ue memoiiih of uraiveDcra ictWity nod Ueiiingi during tlie 
reign of ■ Quern ul»m Ilia Oiurcli ul rarlou love* »1 lioH'Xjr* more than any ulbsr 
Sovereign who hui on- nM. • Not ua:o ui, nol onto us, O Lord, bit unui Thy nnrae 
j;ivr glory, for Thy tnary and. for Thy UniV’s uie 1 • By TVk King) rrign and Prince* decree 
juitkr." Gol Save the QttfO." 

At the conclusion of the sermon the Collect for the Queen, the “ supreme 
Governor “ of the Church, war read, fallowed by tlie Benediction. The choir and 
congregation then united in a very impressive tendering of the National Anthetn. 
The Hallelujah Chorus from t|ie Meat a ft, performed on the organ a; a concluding 
voluntary, brought the service to a close 

Roman Catholic Catmudrau- Pontifical High Mast, at which the Mast 
Rev. she Archbishop Colgan officiated, win hold at 7 .01., in the presence of 
a very large congregation. The Deacons of Honour were the Rev. Messrs. Tctr.ttre 
ar.d Walsh, and those at the altar were Rev. Messrs, de Silva and Mitchell, the 
Very Rev. T. Mayer having the duties of Assistant Priest assigned to him at 
the Throne and Altar. A Special Mass prepared for the occasion was effectively 
Sting by the Cathedral choir. At the conclusion ci the Mass the Benediction 
of the Holy Sacrament was given : and after the Gregorian Te Drum intoned 
by him and taken up by the choir had concluded, he sang the Vehicles, and 
brought the rervite to a close with the Special Prayer assigned in the Roman 
Ritual for Her Majesty. 

St. Thom* CathedraI (Portuguese Catholic Mission at Mylaporc). — At 
7.30 A. u. a Solemn High Man was celebrated in the St. Thomd Cathedral by 
the Very Rev. J. 11. Gonsalves, assisted by two other priests, at which all the 
clergy were present. It was fallowed by a Te Drum sang alternately by the clergy 
anil the choir, and by the Benediction of the Moil Holy Sacrament. At the 
conclusion of the service the choir sang “God Save the Queen." 

St. Mary's Cmircii, Four Sr. Georgr.— T he first Jubilee Service of 
Thanksgiving in this the oldest Protestant Church in India (completed in rfiSo), 
was held on the evening of the 15th February, at 6 o'clock, and ns numerously 
attended- Major General A. C. Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District. 
Colonel Westby, commanding the Bedfordshire Regiment, other officers, and a 
large number of soldiers, were present. His Excellency the Governor's Band 
played orchestral accompaniments to the Hymns, the Anthem, and the Chants, 
the Psalms alone being sung to the organ accompaniment. The Service com- 
menced with the Processional Hymn, “ Onward, Christian Soldiers," sung by the 
choir, who marched from the vestry to their seats followed by the band and the 




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Chaplain. The opening sentence*, suffrages. &c, from the Accession Service were 
then read, the spec*! P&*!ros being xxL and cxlv. The First Lesson was taVc it 
from 2 Samuel xxiil to v. 6, and the Second Lesson from Romans xiiL That was 
followed by two special pta yttz for the Queen, a prayer for India (by the late 
Bishop Cotton, Metropolitan of India), and a prayer for Unity (from the Accession 
Service) Hymn 1 66 (Ancient and Modem) uas then sung, followed by a short 
Anthem — "O lord, save our Queen Victoria ; and hear as in the day in which 
call upon Thee." A prayer for the Queen Empress (from the l'rajer Book) was 
then said, and the remaining part of the Accession Service was proceeded with. 
The next hymn was u God Save the Queen," which was taken up very heartily by 
the whole congregation. The Rev. A. C Taylor, the Chaplain, then preached a 
short sermon, taking for his test, 2 Tim. h. 12— “I exhort therefore, that first of 
all. supplications, pray ore, intercessions, and giving of thanks, he made for all men : 
for Kings ami all thnr are in authority; tha: ire may lc 3 <i a quiet and peaceable 
life in all godliness and honesty.” A hymn, •• Now thank we all our God,” 
was next sung, after which a 7 Dtu#* u.js sung by the choir to the bond 
accompaniment. 

A second special Service of Thanksgiving was held in this church an the 
morning of the 16th, at n o'clock, when the same form of service was gone 
through, but there was no sermon. The Holy Communion was celebrated chorally, 
and the 7 > Dtum was sung at the end of the service. Another Service of Thanks- 
giving was held at 7 o'clock on the morning o( '.he tyth, when special prayers for 
the Queen “ere used. 

Tm Kixk. -A Jubilee Service was held at 11 a.m. on the 16th. The service 
opened with a Jubilee hymn, by die Dean of Wells, and closed with a Jubilee 
version of the National Anthem by the same author. The T Dram and Psalm t 
\xix. and xxi. were also sung. The Rev. J. N. Ogilvie delivered an address on 
the life of the Queen Empress in relation to her home, the British nation, and the 
Church. There was a large congregation feesent. 

Tt'CktR's Cbitrcii. — T here ns a Special Jubilee English Service at 7.30 on 
the 1 6th, conducted by the Kev. J. \V. Foley, M.A. It was followed at S.45 by a 
Tamil Service, which was conducted by the Rev. Samuel Paul, who preached a 
short sermon. -Several of the prayers for the aoth of June were used. The tervice 
ended will: the chanting of the V Dtnm. At 10 am. a Children's Service was 
held, when all the school children, al*out ago in number, attached to the church, 
were present with their banners. The service began with an opening hymn. The 
Litany was sung, and the Rev. S. Paul preached. The service ended w ith the 




is CM’rativn oj lie Juki! ft o] titt Qutta Emfms [City or Kadra*. 

singing of the /irn/Jictus. Immediately after the service the children were marched 
to the church compound with their banners, and tong a tong composed foi the 
occasion in honour of tire Empress, the Viceroy, the Governor, the Bishop of 
Madras, the Church Missionary Society, &c After that sweetmeats ire., were 
distributed. Three hearty cheers were then given by the children. 

Sr. Francis Xaviir’s Church — A t 7 a.m. the Rev. Father T. Doyle 
elebrated a Special Mass in honour of the Jubilee, at the conclusion of which 
a Tt Dtum was sung. The church was well filled. At noon the Eurasian school 
children attached to the church were treated to a dinner. The native children 
attending the Native Convent School of the church were also treated to a dinner 
of cutty and rice, fruits, kc., under the superintendence of the native nuns. The 
children then gave three cheers for the Queen Empress, and three more for the 
Governor. 

Perampore Railway Church. — At 7 a.m. there was a celebration of the 
Holy Communion with special Collect, Epistle, and Gospel. The service opened 
by the singing of hymn 165. “ O God, our hdp in ngets past," and after the Prayer 
for the Church Militant, the Prayer for “Unity' was offered. Hyrun 166, "All 
people that on earth do dwell,'' was sung at the close of the Communion Service i 
after which, at 7.45, Matins, as appointed for the 20th day of June, was said, and 
was followed by a sermon preached by the Chaplain, the Rev. C. N. Baecly, who, 
taking for fi* text Rom. x.ii. 1 — “ Let every soul bo subject unto the higher powers ; 
for there is no power but of God ; the powers that he arc ordained of God,"— dwelt 
on the subject of loyalty, and alluded to the mo't notable events in tire reign of 
Her Majesty. 

Baptist Chapel New Town.-- A Jubilee Service was held at to a.m The 
service was conducted liy Mr. R. E. Mackenzie, one of lire Deacons of the Church, 
who prcnchcd a sermon appropriate to the occasion. 

MrtHODisr Episcopal Church.— The South India Conference 01 tire 
Methodist Episcopal Church recorded the following Resolution:— 

“ The Sotfh India Coifcresce ol the Methodist Eplreopol Chur* usembled at Madras 
in February, 1SS7, under the presidency of Bishop Niede, are leodndeil thnt this year is the 
fiftieth of Her Majesty Victoria’s ret^n, the year of Jehilee. and deem it facumhsnl 

to plate on record, and to erpress to AIia«hty Got their preonad stow ol (lie e»n». 
ordinary blcssiwjs enjoyed rv'ee this reigo by the wideif-eiteodel realms amt people; over 
whom tier Majesty ha* sway. W« fieri Specially cslied up>n to male mention uf the 
enlarged rpCBiur* of civil anil religious liberty, the political i»t wefts! reforms 1 r& amrlinia- 
•loo, the diffusion a&d promulgation n( Vm.wle.lce, the multiphtalke. ot educational (iciUties, 
all terming to further the opportunities ol raiVinc known the Goewl of tire grace cf Gcd to 
mMkiad. \V« Irava it to oth« 10 dwell upon Ihe mamOoes *>|<inuco ol commerce, the 




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'I'll more narvtUon .pplieUion af lie of it<im rad .(Kindly in tircing tegelhrr 

the rotate natwmlilio of the Empire «f Her Mnjeay the <fxto Empires 10 thxt the nets* 
of inter-cnmmuninituo hetoera th« u-atort iM the Empire equal, ia the year of Jnbilre, 
tho»: "hkh unite! the Kingdom of Great Britain in the fire: var of Queen Victoria's 
reijn. We recognise the I it I thsl by the superintendin'- Proviiierec of God three unpre- 
cedented nuleral advam.j.i h««e ramp, red nils the devdoferent of the erangcllilie spirit to 
plree the peiceleii gift «.f nl.stion within the torch of .11 ehun on, I Condition. of thU 
nusnifiient Empire. We rccommeol, thtrefort, th.t at .11 itttiin. embraced In the .South 
Indio Conferemc meetings lie held on t-e 6,j ipfnlmod far the oilchnlion of the Jubilee, 
for tlte pit*.: rreoioitioc of these Ue..in 2 . of Di-in. Pro.-imo- with Iht th.nl^i.ing 
mil i«yei for the g-eiter diltUiion u«l apprecation of tho Mouagg br^ouod. and far the 
“Ely. heilth. ml luppinen of Her Crockus Majesty Icrsclf, an! ol all the members of tho 
Royil Family. ■ 

THE JUBILEE PARADE. 

The troops in garrison, including the Governor’s Body Guard, the Matins 
Volunteer Guards, and the Madras Railway Volunteers, paraded in review order on 
the Island at 6.45 a m . on ihe rowring of the 16th of Febiuaiv. The force was 
dratvn up in line at open order with twelve paces intervals, in live following order : 
—The Eody Guard on :he eitremc right, with live wing of the Second Battalion 
Bedfordshire Regiment, nndcr the command of Cpkuxl W'estby, on tls left ; then 
came the wing of the «tb Madras Pioneers, under the command of Colonel Men- 
hir, sop; the tjih Regiment Madras Infantry, under the command of Colonel Richmond ; 
the Madras Railway Volunteers, under the command of Colonel F. II. Trevithick, 
I.oromotivc Superintendent nf the Madras Railway; and the Madras Volunteer 
Guards, under the command of Colonel J. McMullin, M.S.C., with the Mounted 
Company on the extreme left. Major-General A. C- Johnson, C.B., commanding 
the Eastern District attended bj Lieutenant-Colonel Shelley and several other 
officers, arrived on the ground shortly before 7 o’clock. The General rode up and 
down the line and inspected the troops, after which an Imperial salute of 101 guns 
was tired by the 4-ist N, I. Division Royal Artillery from the Saluting Battery. 
A feu ile foil was fired by live Infantry and Volunteer Corps. The troops then 
presented arms, and the colours of the several corps were lowered. Three cheers 
for Her Majesty the Queen Empress were called for by tlve General, and were 
heartily given by the assembled troopr. The Battalion formed up into quarter 
columns, and marched past in column of companies. They were then matched lock 
to their quarters. The review was witnessed by an immense crowd of spectators. 
Both the Volunteer Coqa mustered slrong, the Madras Volunteer Guards having six 
companies, while the Railway Volunteers were about 530 or fioo strong. The march 
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The Kny.il Standard was hoisted at the flagitafi at Fort St. George at sunrise, 
and continued flying until sunset. 

THE FEEDING OF THE POOR. 

About 15.000 adult poor of various nationalities were fed at Vcpery, Roya- 
jxin rain, and Triplicane, in honour of the Jubilee. The old parade-ground at 
Vepery was used as one of the principal centres for the purpose. From an early 
hour large numbers of people commenced to assemble, and by 11 a.m. 5,031 
Hindus had been fed in the spacious shed attached to the long building formerly 
used as an armoury. The authorities of the Church cf the Assumption, situated in 
Portuguese Church Street, Black Town, gave a dinner to about 300 poor people 
nt noon ; and in the evening, at 5 o'clock, sweets were provided for the Sunday 
School and other poor children of the district. Ac 5.30 i.m. 3 grand precession, 
with a banner, bearing the ]xirtrait of the Queen Empress, marched through tl«c 
streets of the town singing an appiopriatc by mu, composed by S, M. T. Murrian 
Pillay, the Churchwarden ; and at ; o'clock there was a display of firework; The 
church compound was very tastefully decorated for the occasion. The poor of 
the Mohammedan community were fed in the grounds of the Grand Morquc in 
Triplicane. 4,000 persons wt down in groups of 700 at a time. The meal con- 
sisted of pillau with curries, in the preparation of which there were used 28 mounds 
of rice, 2 a maunds of ghee, and 8 maunds of vegetables, &c. Sixty-five sheep 
supplied the mutton, and three tons of fuel were used. Of the number of people 
fed, 100 were gosha women, whose portions of food were sent to their houses, as 
well as those cf so other persons who, being infirm or blind, were unable to leave 
their residences, About 4.000 members of the Hindu community in Triplicane 
were fed in Parthasarathy Covil Garden. Ice House Road. They sat down 400 a: a 
time- In the preparation of the various dishes there were used i,oco measures of 
rice, 20 maunds of potatoes, to maunds of sweet potatoes, ico green plantains 
100 calabashes, 20 pumpkins, 150 cucumbers, 150 bundles of gieens. 1 25 measures 
of tyre, and 6 maunds of ghee. In addition to this there were prepared 4.000 
cakes, 4,000 uplaros, and wheat confectionery, in which were used 50 measure; of 
milk, 10 via* of cashui-mtts, and 5 maunds of sugar. Three tons of fuel were used in 
cooking. Five thousand leaf platters were supplied with an equal number of leaf 
cups. At the conclusion of the meal each recipient was presented with a packet, 
containing betel nut, spice, &c. 

From 4,000 to 5,000 of the poor of all classes were fed at the Robinson's 

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In addition to their usual daily subsistence allowance, the inmates of the 
Friend in Need Society’s Home, received at noon a substantial meal of rice 
and cuity, roast meat and roast dock, vegetables and fniiL At 7 p.m. podding, 
bread, coflee, and cigars were served out. The building was illuminated, and 
music having been provided, a large number of the younger folk enjoyed themselves 
by dancing. 

At the New Town Prayer Meeting Ha'I over too adult poor were fed 
at a p.m. 

A repast was given by Sir P. S. Ramasawmy MudeHiar, C.I.K., the Sheriff ot 
Madras— who received the honour of knighthood on this day— to the paupers ot 
the Monegai Choultry, the patients of the Native Infirmary, and the Leper Hospital. 
To the paupets of the Monegar Choultry this gentleman distributed cloths. The 
European and Eurasian patients of the Leper Hospital were also remembered. At 
the close of the entertainment three cheers were given for the Queen Empress, the 
Viceroy and Governor-General of India, the Governor of Madras, and Sir P. S. 
Kamosawmy .Vludrlliar respectively. 

TREATS TO SCHOOLS. 

15,990 children attending educational institutions in the City of Madras were 
entertained by the Celebration Committee, and $,8 jo children attending poet schools 
were treated at the expense of Sir P. S. Ramasawmy Modclliar. 

PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, 

The hour fixed for the ceremony of the presentation of the IVesidenruI 
Address at the Banqueting Hall was 5.30 p.m., but long before that time carriages 
were seen hurrying along towards Government House, nnd very large numbers 
of people wended their way in the same direction. Before 5 o'clock the compound 
of the Government House in front of the Hall was crowded. The northern 
flight of steps to the Hall was coveted with scarlet baite. The members ot 
the Executive Committee were assembled on the top of the steps. Scats were 
arranged in the open space immediately in front of the Hall, while the space 
beyond looked like a sea of heads. A guard of honour, consisting of too rank 
and file of the Madras Volunteer Guardi, under the command of Captain 
F. G. Heaven, with land and colours, was drawn up in review order immediately 
in front of riser steps. His Excellency the Right Honourable the Governor, with 
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arrived a: the foot of the steps at 5.30 r \i. His Excellency wore the scarlet and 
silrer uniform of the Deputy I />rd- Lieutenant of Lothian ; while the Members 
of Council, the Chief Secretary* And a few other office:* of Government appeared 
in diplomatic uniform. Among the Native Princes present were His Highness 
the Maharajah of Vixianagram, the Prince of Pudoocottah, the fCumam Rajah 
of Pitta pur, and the Minor Zemindars of fUmnad. His Excellency and Lady 
Susan L’ourke ascended the steps* and took the scats of state provided for them. 
The Honourable Mr. P. Hutchins, Chairman of the Executive Committee, then 
stepped forward, and said : — 

M You EXCIUJXCV, — The depotoDon before Your Excrilerey comprises nearly alt the 
members of the £*o:im*e Jubilee Coum&tew fur thh City, which bM also appointed .1 
Central Commutes to ocmccrt tnoiemvi with Our follow subjects in the Province* in r the 
due celebration of Her Mnjwty’i Juuili*. Prc<n the tint It has U-ta oir endeavour 

to •uili.l co-ojvratinn fn;m miy peart of the Presidency, nnd our invitations lmw been received 
witli the uiiufot ojrdUMiy cvctywhese. The A&lrcss uhxh wc prepared has been r,:cepted and 
signed by every District or Local Committee of which w# iw awr.rv, certainly by wry District 
Committee, *td by ctae upm 100 Committee* of varku* *utxli\*i. t< nr tour**. I iher.'om claim 
to be the ntcuthpiere on th'^ great day of try doing, tux merely U :hh. deputation, net yet of the 
400,000 duaecsof Madras alorse, but of the 52.000 . cod forming the entire population of this great 
Presidency. This uranar.ity indeed may te rqpaidod as the distinctive feature of onr Madras 
celebration. With Ycur Excellency'* f*ro»Weo I will now preoeed to rend ihc Addtttf in which 
we hau: sought, however feebly, to gWo *xprr~k*a to the anient devote with which thw 
33 , 03(^000 regard their Most Gracious Sovereign Lady, the <2uer» EtDprtts Vlctorfft.* 

Mr. Hutchins then read the Ptesidencial Address — 

" MAV IT Pt^ASX YOUA MaJ C*TV 1 

••Wc, the nodrj»gncd, Tfpewulng Your Majesty's subject* of ciery mce ami evety creed 
thToegboit the Frwideney of Marino, do rmaniinuiisly desire, on the auspicious occasion of Ycur 
Majesty's Jubilee, to approach Your XI v»*ty with <mr loyal cungratalnlSor*. 

14 Your Majesty's annopikmof direct Sovereign supremacy over the Empire of India is accepted 
m the meet glorior* went in the annals cf this orient InnJ. In Xladras it heralded the dawn of o 
new era of progress and pre^psrity. Edccaticc has been tscouraged and sanitation prorooiid ; roods 
have been made, rivers bridged, nil ways opened, telegraphs OWstwcUd, ami »nigntic*> wta»lnl ; a 
system of local self-govcrnr-runl h u* been introduced, imlusincs have Ucn uimnlotcd, ark] the 
tewiras of the o*JDtry largely ikvcfropcsl 

"During t>w fifty ream of Your Majesty** reign the Presidcncyof Madras has conspicuously 
enjoyed the hlec^ag c l tranquillity, the result of the whdart and imioitialily which have i*e* 
eminently characterised Ycur Maje*y*« Gw*rnment. 

" The even tenonr ur fUMt *•» thta PnMkleaey wt* itfc tu r b w d in 1X77 by a (amine of unprocc- 
dented severity, whkh evoked from You Mojc.:y's subjects In tire United Kiagtom a response, 
unparalleled in it* nnimdceace. to the appeal trade fur help in cur great extremity. Your 
MajoXy'a personal sympathy on that uceisico is no: the least of Your Majesty’s many coins ca oar 

gmtUude. 

"In profuonJ thinifulcess ior the able words of Yoar Majesty's PrrclntnaLca that iu our 




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pcosptiky it Your M amity's streagth, In m content matt Vour Majesty's -icurity, and in cm 
gnliluda Ycir Majesty's great reward, we earnestly pray lor lb? long continuance of Your Majesty's 
biMBcont reign, *iul lor ih« welfare ol Your Mie.ty ml eh» Royal Family. 

••With minimal* uf ih« <fe*5»e*l loyalty tvl ntnchmeot we subscribe iomIik, Year Majesty'* 
moil oboficoi and devoted subjects.* 

Mr. Hutchins continued : — 

" Trailing ihnl You Uccltmicy will h? plowed to telegraph to Her U<w Gnuvxn Majerty lb? 
parpnrt of what has bten said. -e nu» Ionia thi. Address | 0 Yon Excellency- as Her Matesly'n 
rcpinrfliaiivr, ami pray thnl it may I* forwarded a- »aon a. w* can provide a suitable Casket, so as 
to reach llei Majesty's own handa or nr aSmt the aoch cd June nett.” 

A copy of the Address, enclosed in a snail box, was then presented to Ha 
Excellency, also, after accepting it, replied as follows : — 

“LADIts AND CtSTtlVH-N i— I deem it > great honour that it hat fallen to my lot as Gotemor 
<*f Fort St George to receive this lemirttibie mid nwnuwabl. Addm. Ii hat ban my *i»H to do 
H> in miiS n way, and in tnch partitions that ill daur* of the coma mil; can participate in the 
ctrcminU. In the name of on Gracioa. Fo»«r*fgn. the Queen Eoprew, I beg to think the peopl? 
of thii Presidency, Eoropton mil native. of every cn>ir and ;:«*!. focthi hearty expnnaiun of loyalty 
• fieh their AtMicw contain. It Hi. been yntnimnudy agreed to by the people of this Prtsidencr, 
fiom ihe Chilk* Ltke to thr Co*.! of Malikur. Ilitj worthy portion of thnl if? nut >r-! harmnnii*. 
clients cl Thanksgiving ntich ths day rotunds Irani lie Khybtr P*» to Cape Comorin. It is in 
thorough accord with tw~- praym «bich race strati** Ifrs morning have been orfered np from 
church, tfc&fie. and temple lhro»gl.<lt tha Indian Kroyirr, So the “elfire of oir Sovereign. It 

■ ill te my doty to transmit it to the foot ol the Throne, er.do.rd In a Casket, which I believe “ill 
I' an ca;iii.ile spreimm or India* or and ininttry. It it ox for me to pretome to mtrrprvi lb? 
lencimentt cl Hit Majesty epon recriving ilia rcwfcCtfal tokos of ihr homage or ha Modi*, tubjeett. 
Bat the record ec Her M ■jetty’s daily life supplies senLixg mi ample pcoof of the interest the taket 
ia rteryihing -Mch. aCectt ill. pregrasa, praapwrity, anil Mcurity of her people. film, hear.) I 
am therefore ccehdent thnt Ho Majesty wilt he gnatided to learn that Ihr people of Southern Indll 
are convinced lhal hrr reign las been detir^uivted hr ihu glorious advance of civilisation which 
yvrar Addra*. to eloquently describe. ll will lie pV.,mg l» her heart to know lli.t Ihe people of 
tbit Presidency ranruter with giatttiidr the eddies which her subjects at birne made to nllevhlc 
suffering when (his land trat rltited ty a terete {(mine. Rttt attared that thc>e nctnowlerigwenls 
on you part will cement more eiotefy than ?»•' the hrari.of the Rriii.h prop!* to thetr fellow- 
tab; ecu in India. Your AddnrM allude, to the peaceful triumph. of the |<«t which have marled 
the leign of Hrr Majesty. Depend upon it the triumphs of the futorc will he no lot ootnpievoot. 
"Ihe progress of the Victorian Era is not ephemeral. Great « the bene* I* at. which lhal wigs ha. 
conierred upon Indij. they are r« coly tillable in themselves bal »r» valuable aV. for the wide 
foundation they have laid lx future prosperity. Education, railmoli. telegraph, sanitation, water- 

■ apply are prolific pirirl. and will he produniie of numerous Hctrirtg> yet unbwtv But if our 
protperlty here is siia to increase, if the ccetdiiioo of ihe tniBxmt -ho arr .tin terj feat is to be 
ameliorat'd, the loyal people of Mblru know fail “ell that ihii ran only he attained by the 
maintenance of that Paramount Power who** juit ami vigormn rule m India a the only -tararve* 
ih? (onplrt have iji jij the rrnmtw of the strife, misery, and oppressive, which th* page of 
History painfully recce ds. May these whose duty it is to serve the Qneen Enrpr?«> i» India, both 




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In igh as well as raboidinole ofisee, ever remember this jubilee day. Mny «• rwcollect ibe devoted 
loyalty displays! upon this ikoiWc by onr native Mlnw-ni^cl*, *ml any tfcfc thcmght inspire us 
all '.o do cur best to promote their welfare. knowing thl In dcvot«C outadvea to that object wo ir« 
folSIiag the wishes of onr augmt Sovereign. ! Hear, hnat.) It U a great pleasure to me opon thU 
occasion to acknowledge ihn munificence ef m.uy individual!, not only In Madras, bat tkreagkcal 
the Frvileeicy — who have .ubteribed lug* sun* bxh to lh> celebration in their differed lw.lii.r>, 
nnd to various useful objects which they have at brut, and which they wish to nwtoatv with the 
name of onr Sovereign. 1 think we may well be protrf of enr Prcsjiwvcy, not only hr the 
munifnvrro of tb*ir giflt, bit alio foe th« taatiaMM Iiy which that rrtniOceace was prompttd. 
Lar®r -»ra luvo alio been collectt>l. and have Ixctt given in feeding the po« tbit day. We are 
all tit* trappier for know itg lliul their want* Java iiien supplied : and voile Ibe benevolent have 
not forgotten the poor, the Qocen on her Throne hai nee been unmindful of the pdaonor and the 
captive. She has determined to eaercise in a liberal spirit her prerogative of mrny — that attribute 
• which becomes the throned Heonreh better than his crown. ’ Thu great altntiatc will be ewrosed 
in this Presidency with no rfas»td hand, and 1 am glad to irdim you that orders hate gone cat 
to-dny foe ibe relen.e oC mors 1H1* l.Soo pfaaen. (Hear, hear.) It his also been determined to 
partially trmili lit neutron:. of more than 2.J00 others. (Hear, heir.) Her Majesty liai alio tax 
fur gotten the p x* debtor a class with which we ill sympathise ; and 1 am happy to lay that all 
riv-J debcors owing Rs. tec. or less, will be released this day throughout ths I’ residency. lad the 
decrees under which they are eon fried will be satisfied 001 cd the public funds. Tlieie is another 
prerogative of the Qscen that has been oaniWd on this O'railofi , and 1 am suic you will all be 
gild to hear that one of the 6 m names I have to mention is the ramav of that dtitlngabhad 
Maharajah whose family and property hive been for *■ long a time connected with the Presidency. 
The Maharajah of Viiiaiugram doc not depaod on his own inriits alcae fee recognition by the 
Brill.il Government, but he Inheiits loyalty to the Three- through a Icn; line of ancestors, and in 
ac&ianting that he is appointed a Knght Commander of the Indian Empire. I can say that the 
honour has been worthily bestowed {Applause.) The neat name I have to mention b that of an 
old friend to oil who hare livrd in Madras for many yens. I mem Mr. M»!«r. (Hear, hear.) 
1 am Hire H give- joa *> mich pfeaStM to hear, us it does me to announce, that Her Majesty ha. 
hren plusol to confer opto him the Comfungmhlp <1 the Star of India. There is oee ttvxe same 
I should like to mention, because he is a very olil friend of yours, end a ftiend of ah who have 
taken put tn the adminisiralion of this Presidency daring rr.vny years. 1 mein the name n( 
Mr. Chsf.sal Ran Pnntalu, which Hi. now become a ImuieViU worst among you (hrar, luar), a&l 
from what I Have heard of him t can uy molt truly that three is no more devoted servant of the 
Crown in this brunt Unt— tcroprun or native. I have not quite exhausted the list. There is one 
gintiemin known in Madras wbo has subscribed roost ironifirently to its chanties for a long time, 
and who has ccce forward on this ccetWtnn with hi* usual liberality. He hi* not only fed the !«•». 
bo has sobsciibed a large wm of money, bach to the Imperial fauiuce »nd to that Todinksl 
Institute that we hope to recibli.h in Madras. I am happy to be able to announce that in fultre 
Mr K > 101*1 w my Moddllar vill be known to as ts Sir Rirasawj-y Modrlliar 1 applause:, he having 
received the title of Knight Dachelor. There are native titles, all of which will t« guarded to* 
mcdow ; but I need not detoin yon this evening by going through the nomei ; I will coly mention 
that one gentlcmm has been trade a Rsjib. three have been nude Dewin Bihadutv, thirteen Ran 
I la tailors. ltd three Khan Bihidors Her Majesty has nluv tfaighf it wefl to inlrretce a system 
of giving literary title* tn thnw persons who have done good ir-vice to the eau*e of litrretiirw in 
India. There will I* fair gentlemen In this Rralilcntj to whom will be givin the titlo of 
Maluimnliopidhyaya., and three others the title of Shams- al-LTema. 1 propose now, well ynur 
(ennistlon, tint we shall sing that great N itlceal Anthera which conveys to every Driiah subject, no 




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milter what hi* creed oc nee may be, in beautiful ociJ eipreatve uardiv iW; •auimunb of tloa 
Itijwky to the Throne which we ire met htre to crlctcslc." iLoixl ap p si u tcy. 

The National Anthem was sung by a special choir, under the direction 
of Mr. St l^gcr, Organist of the St George’s Cathedral, accompanied by 
the Governor's Band, under Mr. Stradiot. The second verse was sung as a 
solo by Miss Edith Lawson, Three enthusiastic cheers were then given for 
Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and three more for His Eiceilency the 
Governor. 

At the conclusion of the ceremonial of the presentation of the l'rcsidendal 
Address, Lady Susan Eoutlce planted a mahogany-tree in the Park of Government 
House, near the Hall, in the presence of a large assembly. 

His Excellency the Governor gave a State Banquet at Government House 
at 7.30 I’M. in honour of the Jubilee. Lady Susau Bounce, C.I., and Lady 
Eva Quin were present. The guest* included the Honourable the Chief Justice 
and Lady Collins ; the Most Reverend the Archbishop Colgan; the Honourable Mr. 
C. G. Master, C.S.I., Senior Member of the Council, and Mrs. Master; the 
Honourable Mr. P. P. Hutchins. Junior Member of the Council, and Mts. Hutchins ; 
the Honourable Mr. Justice Kctnan, Q.C., and Miss Kcrnan ; the Honourable 
Mr. Justice and Mrs. Brandt ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Parker ; the Honourable 
Mr. R. VV. Barlow, Collector of Sea Customs ; the Honourable Mr. J. A. and 
Mr*. Boyson ; the Honourable Mr. H. J. Stokes Acting Chief Secretary to 
Government : Mr. H. S. Thomas. First Member of the Board of Revenue, and 
Mis* Thomas; Surgeon-General Irvine, Array Medical Department; Surgeon- 
General G. Bidic, C.I.E., Madras Medical Department, and Mr*. Bidie ; Major- 
General A C Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District ; Mr. J H. Garttin, 
C.S.I., Second Member of the Board of Revenue ; Mr. J. Grow, M.A., Acting 
Third Member of the Board of Revenue, and Mrs. Grose; Mr. F. Price, Acting 
Revenue Secretary to Government, and Mrs. Price: Colonel A. R. Kenney 
Herbert, Military Secretary to Government ; Colonel C. J. Smith, R.H, Consulting 
Engineer and Local Secretary to Government Public Work* Department; the 
Venerable J. F. Browne, B.D., Archdeacon of Madras, and Mrs. Browne; Colonel 
C. A. Carter, Controller of Military Accounts, Madras ; Colonel T. K. Guthrie, 
Inspector-General of Police, Madras and Mr*. Guthrie ; Mr. H. O’C Cardoza, 
Acring Superintendent Madras Surreys, and Mrs. Cardozo ; Major G. M. J. 
Moore, President of the Madras Municipal Commission ; Mr. W. A Wiilock, B.A., 
A ciing Commissioner of Salt and Abkari Revenue, and Mr*. Willock ; Mrs. 
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THE DECORATIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS. 

During the day the Mercantile Houses and Government Offices along the 
North Beach Road exhibited a brave display of bunting. The ships in the harbour 
were also gaily dressed, the Win/tkot, Mantra, Gan Drummond, and Goa/fara 
being decked out from stem to stern, the last-named being especially noticeable 
with her flags in a “rainbow" from her foremost awrung stanchion, over her 
mast-heads, to her nffml, right aft. The Royal Standard floated from the Master 
Attendant’s flagstaff ; and the offices of the Mes*ageiies Maritime* and the 
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company looked especially gay, the 
former with the tricolour arranged around die balcony, and the latter with the 
well-known flag of the Company flying from the mast head, and at each yard-arm, 
surrounded with other flags. The flags of the various Consuls added to the attrac- 
tiveness of the scene, while the Sailors' Home was appropriately decorated wi;h the 
Mercantile Marine ensign and Jack surrounded by commercial code flags. The 
Custom House was adorned with the flag; of all nations j the Union Jack flew a: 
the head of the Pier; and the titan crane* on the breakwaters were gaily decorated. 
The Chamber of Commerce ar.d the Madras Mail Office were tastefully decorated 
with flags, festoons, and rosettes. 

Shortly after 7 p.m. the beach illuminations commenced, the 1*051 and 
Telegraph Offices bursting into bold relief with red, blue, green, and white lights 
burnt on the portico, and at the various windows of the two central and side towers 
The front of Messrs King and Cft’s premise* was lit up with brilliant white 
lamps, and the Stamp Office was tastefully illuminated, the building being outlined. 
The central space between the columns of the verandah displayed a medallion 
transparency of Her Majesty, with a Malta Cross and a double triangle on either 
side, each forming a very effective star. The lamps used gave a mellow light that 
was very pleasant to the eye. An hour later the High Court, Custom House. 
Harbour Board Office, and Harbour Works buildings were illuminated, the three 
last named with plain white lights, outlining the buildings. The general effect along 
the beach was at this time incomplete, the mercantile firms (which hnd been munifi- 
cent donors to the Jubilee Fund) having decided not to illuminate for prudential 
reasons connected with fire insurance. There was, however, one exception to this 
rule. Messrs. Gordon Woodroffe A; Co.’s office was mod tastefully decorated with 
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lower verandahs, tbcii nch colours and soil, subdued light giving a most charming 
effect Several of ihe Dutches’ godowns were also illuminated, and the 
Government Workhouse at Rojapooram made a brilliant display. Id tbc Harbour 
the C/an Drummond exhibited light* at her mast-heads and yard-arms ; and the 
Mon»a was illuminated in the most approved nautical manner, the whole of her 
masts and yards being dearly defined, while red and green side-light* were displayed 
at her mast-heads and in her tops. The electric light, brightly shining along her 
rail, revealed the long outline of her hull to great advantage. The steamer 
Clan Mathnon wit illuminated from stem to stem with coloured and electric 
lights. For Dearly an hour rocket*, Bengal lights. Sea, fallowed each ocher in 
quick mcccssion. Not the least interesting of the various fireworks was the 
“ Holmes' Patent Water Signals," an improved life-buoy appliance for siring life 
at sea at night. 

At 8.30 p.m. a red light burM forth from the titan crane, on the north break- 
water. It was answered instantly by another at the south, and a third from the 
wave-breaker near Clive’s battery, whilst others simultaneously burst forth from 
the whole length of both arms of the Harbour. The eScet was marvellous, and 
the view from the T end of the Pier was very beautiful A fresh hr cere threw a 
considerable surf on to the beach, and this, reflecting back a warm roseate 
hue, was lovely. The ships stood out in el early defined relief, each tope and 
block being distinct. The Beach Road which, but a moment before, presented 
dark gaps, cor.tras.ng strongly with the brilliant appearance from the Pie: of the 
illuminated buildings, leapt into vie* clear and bright ; and from Carlton House at 
Royapooram on the north, to the Fort on the south, each building was defined in 
every detail with a delicate pink hue, while '.be illuminated buildings sparkled as 
though covered with myriads of fire-flies. Suddenly blue lights took the place of 
red along the arms of the Harbour, and the pink was turned to an appearance as of 
brilliant moonlight. Each house now stood out like a while marble place, cool 
and cxlm; then the lights on the illuminated building* grew dim, though still 
sparkling; and the Telegraph Office, distinct in every detail, rc-assumed it* com- 
manding prominence. The surf sparkled snow-white ; while the wares, as they 
rolled in before breaking, reflected the most delicate shades of green. 

Upon the Mount Road. Mess-s. Simpson and Co. exhibited three transparencies, 
one, the Royal Coal of Arm., flanked by the Mayo and the Ifalhouue Coats of 
Arms, with the names "Mayo" and “ Dalhouse * beneath. Messrs. Franck and 
Co.'s buildings and gateway* were illuminated with white and coloured lanterns. 
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frontage of their premises ; in the centre was a full-length portrait of Her Majesty, 
with the motto “ V’rvat Regina " in large characters ; and underneath the transparency 
was a row of light*. Messrs. T. Owen and Co illuminated their premises with 
lamps and Chinese lanterns. The arrangements for the illumination of Messrs. 
P. On and Sons’ artistic building by gas made on the premises were very elaborate, 
hut the gas disappointed expectations. Messrs. Moses and Co., Syed Cassim and 
Co., and Syed £sack illuminated their premises with lamps. Messrs. W. Hawes 
and Co. displayed monograms of the Queen Empress, wish the Prince of Wales’ 
plumes above, in transparencies. The Oriental Bakery was illuminated wills lamps 
and Chinese lanterns. Thu Mootlii Mahal, the residence of the Kumar a Rajah ot 
Pinapur, were illuminated with lamps ; and blue lights were burnt at intervals on 
the roof. Messrs. Duff and Co. illuminated with lamps, and decorated with foliage, 
the motto, “God bless our Empress." Messrs. C Poaoosawmy Moodelly and Co.’s 
premises were well illuminated. Mr. Ebtaliim Adamally used tumbler lights of 
various coloutr, besides Chinese lanterns. The East India Art Manufacturing Co. 
showed an arch of lights. Mr. Framjre 1'citonjee llharagara had lamps distributed 
over his premises, and the front of the building showed the wonts "Inform 
Empress we are happy." The Guardian Press had a portrait of the Queen, and 
lights The proprietot distributed copies of the JnbJce version of the National 
Anthem, printed in gold. Mes'rs. Misqnith and Co exhibited two transparencies, 
with the Royal Coat of Anns, and a Crown. The Hindu Press and Andhrafrakeuika 
Office, on the Mount Road, was brilliantly illuminated with lanterns, and blue lights 
were burnt at intervals. Messrs. C. Appacooty PilUy and Co. illuminated with 
lamps, and had a mono. “God blest the Empress of India." Messrs. Rodgers 
and Co. had a transparency of the British Lion, foliage decorations, and a airing or 
lights. Messrs. Vest and Co. had a transparency of the Royal Arms, and the 
motto, “ God b!c« our Queen ; Long may she reign.” Messrs. Deschamps ar.d Co.'s 
illuminations were very effective v.itli lamps and Chinese lanterns. The building 
was decorated with French and English flags, and Roman candles were burnt at 
intervals. The building occupied by Mr. G. D’Ar.gelis was excellently illuminated, 
and showed a transparency of the Royal Coot of Arms, with the motto, '* Seeluti < 
faze a te Grande Regina! ” 

At each gateway of Messrs. Spencer and Co.’s premises wav erected a castel- 
lated arch, with two towers to each, surmounted with six bannerets, and a string of 
flags across, with the Union Jack in the centre. At the apc« was a large star with 
a portrait of the Queen Empress, and cadi angle cf the arch was furnished with a 
Britannia shield. Each archway liad a motto in large white letters on a red ground, 




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one being " May Her Glory never wane," and the oilier “She reign* in cur hearts" 
A crim-on and gold curtain, or valance, ran (lie whole length of the building, with 
flags and bannerets at every point. Surmounting the whole there, were planted two 
Urge flags with the name of the firm in the centre. The verandah of the upper (loot 
was hung with a curtain of red, white, and blue. Colouied lamps were profusely 
used for illuminating purposes, and in addition lamps were placed an the margins 
of the two large mottoes on the arches. On the second parapet of the main 
building was a large feitoon of lamps. On the portico were two son-lights ot great 
brilliancy, and three others in the gables of the adjacent store. In the compound 
there were erected two large beacons, and on the summits of these 'nurtures blue 
lights were burnt at intervals. At the top of the building was the motto Long live 
Victoria the Good." 

Messrs. Waller and Co. illuminated their premises with lamps, and displayed 
the mono •• God bless the Empress of India." Messrs Eirrie and Co. had lights, 
and the words “The Royal Jabi.'ee, i US?— God bless our Empress," painted on 
their windows. The Madias Stable Co.’s gateway was decorated with foliage and 
flags. Mr. Chendra Khan Lallah illuminated his hou« with lamps of various 
descriptions. Means. Higginbotham and Co.’i illuminations were very effective. 
As the premises stand away from the road, only the gateway and bindery portions 
wete illuminated, for which purpose white and coloured lamps wctc liberally 
employed Across the gateway in large letters were the words “ Royal Jubilee 
Year." Over this was a transparency of the Royal Coct of Arm*, and underneath 
was a transparency of the name of the 6 mi. To the right, and s little below, was 
a portrait of the Queen Empress, and to the left that of the I'rincc of Males. 
There were also two large flags over the gateway. Messrs. W. E. Smith and Co. 
exhibited a transparency of the Royal Coat of Arms with the motto “God bless our 
Queen Empress.'’ White and coloured lamps were used for illuminating j«tpo«cs, 
and the premises wete decorated with Hags. Messrs. Norton and Co- exhibited an 
oil-painting of Her Majesty. The premises were illuminated with lamps, and 
decorated with flags. Mr. C- Chamberlain had light*, and the motto “ The Queen 
Empress : Constitution and State for ever.’’ On live top of the Eastern Castlet 
Messrs. Addison and Co. had placed a large Hag of the Waterbary Watch Company, 
formed of a combination of the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripe*. The 
frontage of the building was illuminated with small lamps, and there was a tiring of 
lights along the boundary wall Mr. Hughes exhibited two transparencies, one a 
liken evs of the Queen, and the other a likeness of the Maharajah of Vixianagratr- 
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Messrs. Runganathum and Co., and Garni!, Camille and Co., conjointly 
illuminated their premises with a very p telly effect. A Urge number o( lamps were 
used, and numerous flags, including the Royal Standard, were planted on the top of 
the building. The pillars were draped wish flags. In the verandah was an oil 
painting of the Royal Coat of Arms, at the left upper comer was the Star of India, 
ant! at the right the Royal monogram. On the shield were the words, “ Queen 
Empress of India ; ” and above, “ Mar peace and happiness surround her in life.' 
Groups of foliage plants were arranged with Chinese lanterns. Messrs. Rungce 
Laid and Ca, Moothea Pillay and Co, Ostheidier and Co, and Archer and Co. 
decorated their buildings with flag* and illuminated them with lamps. The gateway 
of Nawab Mira lloossiin's residence was very prettily illuminated with devices picked 
out with lights, and on the compound wall Chinese lanterns were placed at intervals. 
Plants were also placed on the walls contiguous to the gates. The Begum's 
residence opposite was also illuminated. The Ameer Mahal Palace, the residence 
of the Prince of Arcot, ami the Shadee Mahal, on the Triplicane High Read, 
the former residence of His Highness’s ancestors, and now occupied by His 
Highness’s nephew, Ghulam Mohummed Gbouse Khan Bahadur, were beautifully 
illuminated. The entrance of the Agti-Horucultural Gardens had a transparency 
with the words “ Vivat Regina I " The gateways of some of the private residences 
in Tcynampet were also illuminated. 

Many places of business and private residences on the I’conamallee Road 
were decorated and illuminated. Ar each of the two gates of the Survey Office, 
opposite the Kirk, was erected a handsome triumph *1 arch, at the top of which was 
placed a crown of white lights. The house of Sir P. S. Uamasawmy Mudclliar, 
C.I.E, wss decorated with flags and bunting, and some thousands of lamps were 
used in the illumination of it The boundary walls were covered with small lamps, 
and the compound looked bright with Chinese lanterns suspended from the branches 
of trees or placed on the ground. Mr. V. Ramirngar, C.S.L, alio illuminated his 
house in a very tasteful manner. 

Looking towards the town from the summit of Government House Bridge the 
view was charming. The road was defined on each side by strings of lamps, and in 
the distance were to be seen several brilliant beacons, and the illuminations of 
the Central Station, and the Madras Medical College. The Chemical Examiner 
to the Government had ihe letters “V I.’ - and a Star of India worked tn gas jets 
placed or the top of the Medical College building on the south face. The roads 
round the Fort and Esplanades were lit with 6tnall lamps on bamboo poles at 
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Esplanade Row a bright avenue was entered, with strings of lanterns on each side. 
The illumination of the fine Grecian frontage of Pacheappnh’s Hall wav seen to 
grot advantage. Meurs. West and Co. had their premises well illuminated with 
many btajw ; a triumphal arch was erected at the gateway, on which was exhibited 
a transparency, which showed a portrait of the Queen, and the letters “V.I.“ 
Messrs. Fisher and Co. showed the words "God bless our Emptcss" in a 
transparency. Mr. Mocartoom had a transFnrcncy showing the words ‘‘God 
bless cur Queen Empress." Some of the shops in the Broadway were also 
illuminated. The Madras Times Office had an attractive transparency of the 
Royal Coat of Anns. Several of the native residents in town had their house* lit 
op, and numerous religious processions passed through the streets at night, in honour 
of the Jubilee. 

The Government made a grant for the illumination of each of the Railway 
termini in this Presidency, but in consequence of there being very little time 
for preparations, the Madras Railway authorities decided upon deioting all their 
attention to illuminating the Central Station. A ball of light, four feet nine inches 
in diameter, was placed above the top of the centre tower of the station, with a 
crown of yellow lights at its base. The centre tower was outlined in white lights, 
and all the architectural details of the building were picked out in colour®! lights- 
The green lights at the base of the building gave way higher up to red lights, which 
were surmounted by white lights. Besides the illuminations, the building was 
decorated with over 500 flags. Large flags were placed on the summit of the 
central tower, and on the tops of the side turrets, and to each pillar along the upstair 
verandah flags were fastened. 

On the eastern portion of the Island, within the fireworks arena, a magnificent 
arch, about 40 feet in height, and bearing many lamps erf all colours, had been 
er«ied This was lighted up at 8 r.M. The arch was surmounted by a richly- 
jewelled crown, below which was the word “Jubilee and immediately underneath 
this was the inscription. “God bless the Em pees*" The letters “V.L"and the 
dates “ 183;— 18S7," were shown on each side. 

THE FIREWORKS 

The eastern corner of the Island was reserved as the site for fireworks. 
The immense maidan afforded accommodation for the purling of over a thousand 
carnages in such a way that the occupants obtained a good view of everything 
that took place. More than 50, coo people found standing room in front of the 
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with spectators. His Excellency the Governor with hi* guests viewed the scene 
from the roof of Government House. The Island is reached by three bridges 
one near Government House, another near St. Mary's Cemetery, and the third 
opposite the Wallajah Gate of Fort St. George. Each of these bridges was 
brilliantly illuminated by beacons towering to a great height. The summit of 
each was encircled by hundreds of lamps, and long lines of light ran from top 
to bottom. To add to the effect, blue, red, and green lights were burnt con- 
tinuously from dusk to midnight, on the tops d the beacons, and on high pole* 
placed in conspicuous places The Mount Road, from the Wallajah Gate Bridge 
to the Mount Road Bridge, was liocd on each side with piles 30 feet high. 
These were surmounted by the flags of all nation*; and festoons of lamps 
extended from pest to post, mi that the whole roadway was flooded with light. 
The other roads on the Island were marked off by lamps at short intervals, which 
not only served as gaides to the crowds of spectators, but also added considerably 
to the general effect A novel feature in the evening’s illuminations was rhe lighting 
up of the Cooum riser by a fleet of catamaran*, whose ow ners burnt lights of various 
colours while paddling round the Island. The countless lamps that bordered the 
river were reflected in the water. 

Although the hour for the commencement of the pyrotechnic display wns 
fixed fot 9 F.M., a very large crowd assembled at sn early hour in the evening, 
and in order to keep their attention occupied several large fire balloons were 
sent up at 8 o'clock. At 8.45 r.M„ an Imperial salute of 101 detonating shell* 
was fired Shells were firu exploded, followed by a feu de /ole of crackers ; then 
34 more shells, and a second feu de foie; and thirdly, the remaining 33 shells, 
followed by a third feu de joit. The display of fireworks now took place. The 
set pieces were divided into sixteen sections, and the firing of each division was 
simultaneous with the discharge of maroons. When the set pieces were concluded, 
there was a grand sinullaneous hurst of maroons immediately succeeded by the 
discharge of a large number of Roman candles. The word* " Good night " were 
then suddenly displayed in letters of fire from the top of an arch, and the crowd 
gradually dispersed. 




Citr* Mtdr&a.l 



in the Presidency of Mairau 



27 



CONCLUDING PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE. 

The concluding meeting of the General Committee was held on the afternoon 
of the sjrd March, tS$ 7, in the Banqueting Hall, Madras and was largely attended 
His Excellency the Right Honourable R. Rourkc, the Chairman of the Committee, 
presided. The proceedings were marked throughout with great enthusiasm. They 
commenced by the Honourable Mr. Hutchins, Chairman of the Executive Com- 
mittee, requesting the Honorary Secretary to read the Report of that Committee. 
Mr. Lawson then read the following Report >— 

*EPO*T or 7KB IXfCtrnVB COMMITTEE, 

,# To His Lxcklltkct mi Chairman, and Tin Mt-vorr.s or the Madras Csxisu 
JoniLKC Covmittil- T he doty of receiving axk! publishing nura’.Uei of the cfiebct’.ico of 
Her Most Gracious Majesty’s Jubilee in the provinces cf the Presidency of Madras hiring new beer. 
talbLed, it devolves apco the Executive Committee to Mbmic a Report of the manner in whick it 
has obeyed the inttnuaions it rec ««v*d co the ajth of January from the General Committer, to * place 
itself in o>mmin5:«'rc<i wUb Moftmll Corns: tees, a/xl to act at a Central Ccenmiltre foe aa Addrett 
of loy*I oxtgniUlttiai to Her Mojeatj from die PtrMrney c 4 Marita*.' 

'• loirtedaid; after the fir*t incctitg of the General CottUilttee bad dissolve*, lh« Executive 
Cora mitt re Addressed itself to the tiak assigned to it. irvi its cadsest net was to unaniarasl; Invite 
the Honourable Mr. Hctcbias to accept the offco of Chrinxwn. It was then agreed that the 
Presidency Memorial thonVI take the form of a Technics! Institute for the benefit of the entire 
Presidency, to be called rh* Victor* Technic*! Inaituir; and that Mbwriptkmt should al«e> be 
invited for the tapeml ToftiMte of LondcA, aa wall ns for live expwni* of the loral otlebfalioc in 
Madras On the fellow n* day, the 3$ l» January, n eireuUt fcflrr was adtlmtil by (he Chairman, 
on liihalf of the Committee, to the O-ikvtu*. of Districts, soliciting them to make It known to 
Dfclricl Jtbilre Comml:re*i that the objects sihich the Excessive Committee det.T ed to prorate 
Included local rejoicings ; an Address of CongrsauYatlon to Her Majesty from the whole Presidency ; 
the provision of 0 suitable receptacle for that Address; tbe ccmp-ltticn of n Narrative of the 
celebration of the Jubilee for Her Majrey's ioformuico ; the Victoria Technical IraMirote ; snd the 
Imperial iMtkutr. The Diuriet Committer were at tb* omr time iarited to oaostouiiiaxle u* tbe 
Executive Cotitriltoe AttOOTitt of their preceding* for publication previous to their bdxg (diced on 
record in the McokhwjI Volume. 

'• The fraures cf the ceieteatxc at the Presidency town sais: be so well known to members of 
tbe General Committee that there ran be no nratsion to make more than a jxiwing alluvion to them. 
The appropriations that were cade for special pup^e f by tubteribert to the Jirxilec Fund afforded 
the Executive Committor n guide to the wish** oS the public as to expenditure of an ephemeral 
ch« meter, and jmtfifted tbe rrai oft able ootby that was lncmr*L The demands on the resources at 
tbe Committee's disposal were diminished by tbe liberality with which many firm and private 
iodxrehals illuminated Mr premivw ; ond tht chargu foe echool tnsiti and for fodlag and ckdlung 
the pare was rfitccvet by the oi*rlfc*J!lon cA the Government, and the liberality of Ramaiaamy 
Muddliai, Mr. Cunnlah Cfcctry, and other gerukstea. Thus it was that 5 . $20 *:hool eluliren were 
entertainoi. ar*3 sj.oo poor p«ple were fed in this city co tic Day of Celebration. A pyrotechnic 
display uLr.ably condoled the proceedings which owed their suocez in 1 very greet measure to the 




28 Celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen Emfrttt [city of Kidraa. 



indefatigable eneTgy wfckb was Hi* played by Mr. B. H. Chatter, the Honorary Secretary, in carrying 
ou: the withes of the Local Celebration Snb-Ccmduef. 

"The response of District Committees to the overt arte of the Execute Committee wos 
gratifying in the extreme. Tile inlervil that elapsed between th« receipt cf the drcilxr Utter and 
the date fixed tor :be celebration was very brief, but the Districts tied with oat another la the e&ergy 
of their preparation*, and the cordiality of their co opexaUon with the Madras Ccwxmittee. 
The CoDcctwi of District* gave their hearty sipport to the lecil efforts that were mode to 
honour th« cccarioa ; bit, in conform ity tlth the wishes of the Government. they scrupulously 
ibatnineri from the exorcise of an official influence that might detract ftos* the spontaneity of 
th« proceeding 

44 The iredci uf acknowledging Divizc blessirgt. uvi of showing homage to the Sovereign, 
that are tlae-bonoarnl la I&io, were followed :n most of the coe hundred end seventy-six towns 1 
w h*ch hftvs bren placed In communication with the Executive Committee. House; and streets were 
decorated ; aalites were fired ; public prayers tod thanksgiving were offered :a places of worafeip ; 
die pox were fed and clothed ; children were frosted ; mnss meetings were held; processions were 
formed ; xuu** of honour were shown to Her Majesty's pxlrait, or to her Standard ; odes were 
competed, ord recited ; ted the festivities concluded with iUunnwiont arvd firework*. In every 
inttxncr, so fir as the Executive Committee b nwure, all classes of the community wnired 
traditional tiitfneneci, led associated is the most friendly manner in contributing to the success 
of the day. 

" It b not possible to arrive ot even an approximate idea of the nunber of people who tcc 4 
| sort In the cclebcttico throighors the Presidency. Some towns have coromunicoted rough estimates 
of the crowds that were attracted by kocnl proc«d:ng% ; bat qcjte in mnny hire omitted to do so, 
and hive confined themselves to very general statements* It ir, however, abindaotly evident that 
unonully large numbers wm collected, alike in small w in great town*, and tV-at the aggregate must 
hare been enonnow. Vet from nil quarters Ml 1*»D received tl» aewrance that the proceeding* 
were conducted in the mc*t orderly, as well a* in the i*M entiasUttlC manner, at*1 not an accident 
oorarred to mar the happiness of the celebration. 

"The acceptance by one hundred ltd twrc:y*cine T Distrkt, or local Comauttreu. of the 
Address of Congrarulatvco which the Executive Committee proposed for adoption, has conferred 
vpCCl thU Prettdeaey the unique distortion of harieg united it in expression of grateful homage to 
Her Majesty. In now submitting that doroment fee ratification by the General Committee, the 
Executive Coafittot tray be permitted to si y thic is is proud of briag Men initramental in 
conoertirg so remarkable a tesiitnony to the loyalty ind hirmcay thu prevailed among the thirty-two 
millions of Her MajcKy’s subjects in Souther Indio. 

"The District Committee* hive no: been content with contributing towards the carrying oat 
of the Presidential memcrial* mvntionsd in the programme of the Krecotrie Committee, but 
hire, in 1 lorge number of cases resolved to iroure 1 pennaxutt local memorial of Her Majesty e 
reign and Jubilee. The< kdl teemceial* incfcde thaleen Cbuttrinii. or Chouluie* ; niae bmps ; 
eight wells ; eight reading kook ; six town hulls ; six scholarships ; fire bospiua, or dapenaaric* ; 
five tanka ; four technical institutions j three libraries ; three mweniw ; three water pirxlils ; two 
mulct* ; two sch»l prires ; two tnKets ; two feusttrm ; a playground ; a tope ; a temple ; 1 Jubilee 
House ; a Victoria Lodge ; 1 portrait of Her Majesty ; an Agricultural College ; 1 provident fund ; 
a deck towet ; land for a pore-house ; e ganien j a flight of rteps ; 1 temple door ; the diversion of a 
ririw to biir\j water to a town ; the improvement or the water supply of anciher town j a memorril 

1 The number aacaeted eventually to 205. 

* The number Increased :o 191 In the three weeks that followed the presentation of this Report. 





citrorHkdru.' 



ii- lh> Pttsiitaty tj Madras. 



JO 



irte ; a tennis nun ; a Badmiatra ccort ; i gone ; Ac. ; anil tit icMoli, one club, and one public 
tall have been ic-nnir.ed In honour ol Ho Najaty. Kit Higlrnm the Miharajih of Trirannirr 
has tuhier-Do: Ri $0,000 ix a memorial at Trovandam which ha* yet to be tclecled, and hat tern 
a gererout contributor to the Mad rat lattice Fond. Hu Highness Ihe Maharajah of Viaiinagraa 
made a [aiDtcly donation lo (bn M«bw bd< 1 (be Imperial Imitate. ; and, ia farther celeteat: co of 
:h« occasion, d.votcd a larga mm toward! Ihe maintenance U temples, the ruppett of pecc famiiia, 
and the erabdlishmcnt nr fc«xh temples and mesqses oa hil ealalc, ‘e.idet romittir* nearly rc'ir 
lahht of ancon U revenue die by hie rjoet. Wkh similar mnnificence Hit Highr.e** the Rajah of 
Venhuagbeny ha* enolribitei Rt. 10.000 to the Committee fund, lobe divided pyaajy between 
Ihe iwo leatiiutei, 

"The cordial co-openiiee of District Ceoimilteei nt to largely eonducire to ihe succesa of 
the crietealion, lhal the Executive Coamitlee desires to rooted It* gttlcfnl >cloow).dgier.ts of ihe 
auinance it ho- received from Ibe Chairmen, Hcoonry Secrxarin, ami other Member! of these 
ttmalllni, att well at it* ■turn appredaticc of ihe support that Ihe demooslraliun met with free* 
Ihe public nt Urge. The kt*™ioige that on m> oeroorabfe an osoaicn the Pres-dency of Madras 
acc|ultted itoelf in a minuet worthy of ita reputation for loyalty, will, tho Fjerative Cosmlltec 
Italians, be a tonroe of tmneml satisfaction. 

" I* a mich pleasure that [he Eaeauite Cotomiuee anuoitncet, both lhal the Pretldency 
ol Mad rat it now ia a position lo make a iuhatantlal coaUiibxtioo to the Institution ia the 
Mctropolit of the British Empire which ho* commended ttntlf 10 Her Majoty a* a peculiarly 
appropriate tnemwitl o( hr- reign, and that Ihe ootunenre of Her Ma«ty» Jahllee ha. bellowed 
upon the Presidency the nurfetu of a fund ia supplying a groat want ia the daotlcrul system of 
Ihe oruetry. The ComaOee ectetiira the confident expeatlloa that the eehxtion at a 
PrnideDciiJ Jubilee Memorial of tbeaehrma for o TecLciol laaltotc will be peculiarly agreeable 
to the General Committee, lie Isveloptatrc of tho tapcattM nntlmtaklng «at delegated by the 
Eieoniv; Committee to a Snb-Commitlee, which hat recently been gmstlj enlarged, and Ibe 
acceptance of ihe office of Hccceary Secretary of that Committee by Mr. 0. L. Chamber! it a 
guarantee thn no point ar experience will be spared in speedily make the Victoria Institute on 
accomplished success. 

" The Pmidenciol Coiket, which hat been designed by Mr. R. V. Chisholm. late Architect to 
Ihe Gorenmenl of Madia, will be cxcori.il !iy Metara. P. On and Sant of Marina. Every 
e«ait U being made to complete II hv the 151b May, In view to it* brixg lendertd for Her Majesty's 
gracious acceptance by the aitt June, the dale on which the Jubilee wilt be celebrated in the 
United Kingdom. 

"The Memorial Volume win he vaey hamUomaly primed arid toned b, Maain Macmillan 
a»d Co., of London, ami will be e-.clo.ei in a silver ard sandal wood box of much srti'ric beauty, 
now- being made by Mr. Framjee Penonjce In Madcu. It will commence with a copy of the 
Pretideacal Arid re.' j than will Kmc the Barrui.aa ol local erfehealtoas ; and the book will condudc 
with an Appendix, cotealning a retreapaa of prpgma .a ihe Preridrncy of Madras during Her 
Majesty’s reigv, and ether matters of true re* to the student of the hltiory of Madras. It will be 
lUuitrated by photograph*. A facsimile copy of Ibis Imperial quarto Volume ~BI be presented to 
■he Secretary of Slate for ladU, to H.E. (he Viceroy of India, arul to H E. the Governor of 
Mad rot ; and other copiea, withoot photographs, will be prewnfed lo each of the Jubilee Committees 
in ihe Mofuisii that has orortributed not less Ibin Ri. SO lo Ihe fen Jr of Ihe CeMrrJ CoimnlUee. 
A! many gentlemen who hare taken an intciril in the reienl celebration of ihe JabQee may 
lie giad to pccoet! a recced of ihe eveof, it is prepowi lo hatrua Mrs-.—- Macmillan and Co. 
lo publish the same matter a* will appear in the large volume in an octavo niifee, faederwety 




30 Celebration of the Jubilee <•/ the Queen Empress (ctirof Madrua. 

priced. Any peofit arising hem the sale of this edition <»ll be given to the Victoria; Technical 
Ir.tfttute, Maim 

‘‘IT* ratnirijxiooe that hare bran marie to tha Kind or which the EeKutlvf Committee hot 
hail chaiB* aiDCwat to tho vay hunihoiiw »im rt K.. 1.48,023. to wttilft additfcas ue likely to be 
made. Tbe Appropriation to t he Imperial I mutate liii leer, Ri. 62.428 ; to the Victoria Technical 
Institute Re. 56.824 I and to the Victoria People's Hall Pi 1,005. The expenditme on the local 
celebration w>< R« 11,579, aid Pi 3,000 are hold In ruarve to be applied <0 rajdclng* on the 
»t!a Jane. Th« coll at the A .Mr..., Cnkrt, ami Memorial Volume I. raiimled at Hi. 8, CO! 
Tin ctfee charge far stationerf and ttampa la Rs 328. and iot clatcal -iilttar.ee Ri <0. The 
J-her.P i bill for advertisements, the uic of chain, stationery, and pouige ii Ri 265. The Mail 
Frrvs has declined to make a charge for printing. A halaorc rent aim of Ri. 4 , 551 . the appropriation 
of which wCI be duly notified." 

The Honourable Mr. HuratiKS then said : 

"You* ExcetU'CV AND GeMLlMBS,— ‘ There ii ccte point which ootid not be leached 
upon in tha Kepxt which wa- oxnpiled, and had to he read by the Honorary Secretary, hot which 
I, a. Chairman, find U a pleating oldigatioo to bring pnwrinrotiy before this Committee. Erery 
one who read; hrs jVii/ and who dors e/x ? — can hear iiulnnmy to the prrti.tca’ energy and ability 
with which Mr. Lawsco ha-, during the put two meat lit tabooed to u lain oar eiv.huiiaitn, -ml 
to promote unity ami omptnilon tbrtaghom the Presidency ia rtftrence to the Jabilee. tlient, 
hear.) No one cm know. ai 1 do, how mush w« am it. I»bt*d to him. The Velum? ii entirely hi* 
own idea, anil hi* own prifcetnance, and I truit it any prove a gratifying nicer-., a> I am wire hr 
deserves it ehottld be t Pieces* in every respect ftpplatae). frcoi within twenty-four horn. of the 
fu»t tmxting or the (itnKul Cc.mr.itti* when he enabled me to tend roiod circikn to oil pul. it 
the Presidency, down to the peeve at Boiwa of lb ratling the R.pcrt, I have feued hi* assistance 
invuluble. I!e in grudged neiihcr ha time no* hi. talent. ; neither the colamti* of hit paper, ter 
the rewarcc* of hit eiublitcraieot i bat hnt la-rub: J them all freely co rive gieat ctiyop. ue have hail 
in view. {Cheer*.) He ceriai-ly destwe*. and I nm lire be *111 receive, year very cordial thanks, 
and biearty ipprobairca." (Aiyiiura.' 

Mr. H. S. Thomas proposed, and Mr. P. Ruiuttvut Ctttrrv Rai 
IIahaDUR seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks be given to live Executive 
Committee fo» their labour*, accompanied by congratulations on their success 
The proposition was put 10 the meeting hy 1 1 is Excellency, nnd carried amid 
applause. 

Mr. Adah proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Mr. Hutchins, 
for his personal efforts as Chairman of the Executive Committee in carrying our 
the various portions «f the Jubilee demonstration. Mr. Runcanadha Mudeluak 
Rai Bahadur seconded the proposition, which was put to the meeting, and carried 
with acclamation. 

Mr. H WHINS moved, “That the cordial thanks of the General Committee be 
given to Mr. Lawson for his great and valuable services” Tbc proposition was 
seconded by Colonel Guthrie, and carried with much enthusiasm, The compliment 
was acknowledged by Mr. Lswaon. 




City of Midru] 



in tki FmiittU) of Madras. 



3 



In compliance with the proposition of Mr. Adam, seconded by Mr. Aranda 
CharLV, it was unanimously resolved to invite the following gentlemen to form 
themselves into a Committee for the celebration, on tbc 20 th June, of the conclusion 
of the fiftieth year of Hex Majesty's reign, via.: — 

Uenttnant-Cofcacl C. M. J. Moore: Sir P. S. Ramasawtoy MudclUar, C.I.E. : 

J. Adorn ; E. Norton : R. G. Orr; \V. V. SchorSeb : B. H. Chester : P. Somci.nit.-um Chetty : 
C. Teihcragooioo Naldu Rat Bahadur: P. Anan'in Chari* ; C. V. Sundran Sastri ; M. 
Verstaghuro Chamnr ; M. Ahbcve Naldn, Si. (.Vktuju ,Mfy r-UrJ, Messrs P. Runguh 
Nridu; P. Thesgoroya Chatty: H«j«e Mahomed Ismael Seif, Ccwa-jee Edolgro Pond) : 
C. V. Cunnlah Chetty ; and 0. Mahntov. Ch«ly 

Sir P. S. Rajiasawmy Mudeluar proposed that the Report of the Executive 
Committee be adopted. The Honourable S. Sgbmamakya Aiyar having 
seconded this proposition, it was pn: to the meeting by His Excellency, and 
carried sum. ten. 

His ExCBLitotCV then 'aid 

‘'Gr.vrirMt.',— Tee Executive Committee have crowned their week upon thi. ncaiion l.y 
bringing to the notice of If* General Cccroittee >11 they lave doee. If yon look both et the 
proceedira* we *1 mu in thia Hall, t do rot mink that anyl-dy cun help feeling lout 
the proceedings have been must remarkable, and that they -til make a tossklmiUe mark in 
the fctttcey of Modus. The Report which we hs<e heard has dealt with the wfoNe subject, 
a&4 it will therefore be onMemsaty for n« to go over the objects dealt with by thrm. The 
Committee and the Report will go down In Kalcry, fortunately in a way which will lie agreeable 
to all. on.1 well worthy of the occasion. 1 an. kk that * must be very gratifying to us la Madias 
to find dual wi has* reflected the geoc-.il opinion of ad Use Ixecotve Committees throughout the 
Mof Mil. It unlqoe a. the histcey a this Presidroty, nod » the other Prwidrodr. a» well, that 
one handled lad twenty- nine Eiectitire Committee* In the Mofcwsl ahould lave agreed to every 
word of an Address 00 roch an «xc».fon a. the pre-nt. It Is highly creditable to the Mofntnl 
Ccmxrttees that they have all nited, amt followed the leid of the Presidency town Yon have all 
b:cn so unanimous with respect to the rucriiocs of Mr. Hut ch i ns and Mr. Lswson, that 1 think I 
would I* ci trying ctoli to Newcastle if I were to sty anything more with to thoar eaertlcns. 

1 wish, how.ves, na GomitM of ihs Presidency, to oiler this* gnllimta ay mest sireere thanks 
for the great amoral of libxrr they it . So weal. They lure acted ax ooly Ske bonnes* mea. brl 
like pradrnc men in a'l the details of the armrgemcats, and is such they did »htt bu-inew mm ar»l 
prudent tore should do. They liave gauged pubic opinion vety well and aterratriy. It a dear 
freer, the first meeting down to the Jit tbit they have cirriod th» public optnlon of thirty two sjdlions 
of Het Majesty'. aabjecU heartily with them. I think also that I eight to acknowledge the groat 
munificence of a va-i ausba of private individuals j ami a. we repreiiot the whole P mi lines of 
Mad no, I think we oigbt not to forgot to ickrowl.dge tb« munificence of a great nombet of natives 
tn the M afoul, who hnve shown munlfieincc .J a very great dorrxter. I ot«w. that they have 
shewn great potrx.ua. in spending «hdr money in a way which will be bmofidil pirticalarly to 
their follow subjects. Gentlemen, 1 thick thete is no grtaler proof or the very great pogre* made 
doing Ho Mujovty'a reign than what we have hre.nl nail is the paragraph which alludes to the 
Objects chosen by them to sp-"' 1 their vwrev spun. 1 observe in that paragraph tlol some are for 




Celebration gf the Jubilee of the Queen Emfrttt [city of Madron. 



3 > 



»o>; ioi Schools, ionic for IlcMpitxk, «nw for Dispensaries. iooic fccTcAnicnl ImtilvdoaN 
wm for School Ptin-i some I a Fountains, wane for Agiicnllsral Colleges tome for Tempi* IVura, 
wme fee the direnwu of water lo I -mat, mine lor tho improvement of Ihe water supply of lonais 
«r>d tome for ihc remming of School! urn! pshllc If an j of three great men whose prelralu 

adorn thii HiD, aid o ho live) tome «i»ty, array, or n fcurdred yron ig\ were lo hear that lh« 
oxanurlij of Mult* had Joined in on« body for the purpose of pronoiaig object! like three »>' 
linvc jail listened la they would Imagine that the Millennium tad arrived, and certainly Ital the 
oralry they knew in their time wa» very dilrerent to whit wc now Sw] around n I do r«< think 
any gttaler bntnnce of the pogitw mule by the country ro«H tare been exhibited by the natlre* 
thw the promotion of those object- by which the people of Mntlrm have celebrated this JssMIne. 
They may be aid lo be Muaratlve of all the <ign< of drOiratloo and advancement by which a thing 
nmtnunily cm be marked, nnd iheufore, I recogtlw thi. fact at c.r.e which Her Majesty ar..l every 
one interested in lie country will mark with wtulictko. Now, gentlemen, wc hare done what wc 
can to e>f!c« cue thanks and acknowledgment* lo Mr. Hit (hint nnd Mr. Lawsun, and to ihe 
maniSter.1 dnnets who fed the pxc in this eliy on the diy of Ihr celebration. We have also done 
what «se can to expra, nur ihanks to ihcee muniheant gentlemen who hare fed the poor throughout 
the Presidency. It is prcorec-d lo send reur AddrcK aol Book homr. I am -wry that 1 cannot 
presem then myself in peiK*. There if, ho.cvu, a genUram who ii gong home, to! who would 
take ihc Address with troth approptinreness to ihe So.ri'.ry Of Stair. 1 refer lo Mr. line the 
Ilcoreary Secretary, and T am sore if we request him u this meeting lo Like the Addrts* borne, a m i 
if he undertakes lo present it lo Ihe Secretary of Sutc. wc shill all be very pleased. (Cfaecra) 
Some time ngo I was asked lo inderlaie lo present it myself, and if you will alfow mr lo ilelryji’.c 
Ital dity, 1 shall be mosi happy lo delegate it lo Mr. Lawson, and X feel certain that it will he 
rrerired by tr» Sr ere lory of State w.*.h great satisfaction. The Ailch-eii wo.U have much greater 
importance attached to it by being rent by n special oessecgci than If lx were meanly lo he 
transmitted by me. Under ifcoro ttccBmilar.ee* I take th: litcity of asking Mr. Lawton lo under- 
take the duty. (Heir, bear.) X on sure we shah all he glad lo see him on his return here again, 
and if he likes lo take the opparunpy of telling us what to* happened with re«(«t lo the Address 
WC shall lie very grateful to bum. I hope that wtat he will do for in will t* a happy lerminslion of 
ihc good work which he nnd his collector. Mr. Hutchins, are o^aged ia. I hope also lhat whit 
lia* 1-kon plsev with respect to ihe Jubilee will be a good example to thox who may lake part in 
(■bile ■ (Taira In future, not only to the governing, but also to the governed. The experience whfoh 
wc have gained upoe this ooa-ko wil! teach us all. that if we codeavoar to carry the ptopls ef this 
Presidency with & we shall always And them loyal and devoted to the ifcverciga and the Crown." 
(Great applause.) 

Mr. Somasundrak Chctu proposed a vote of thanks to His Excellency the 
Governor for his conduct in the chair, for the courtesy he had shown during 
the celebration of the Jubilee, and for the kindness he had evinced since his 
arrival in Madras to all classes of the peo|de. (Applause.) The Honourable Mr. 
SvbraMANYa At var seconded the proposition, which was carried with applause. 

H‘i Excellency the Cfcaiman having acknowledged the vote in cordial terms, 
the meeting terminated with thtcc cheers for Her Majesty. 






Clly»fW»dTM.l 



in tht Pttiid/’K f f/ Madras. 



3 »" 



THE CONCLUSION OF THE CELEBRATION. 

Monday, the aoth June, the fiftieth anniversary of the accession of Her 
Majesty, was observed as a general holiday throughout the Presidency ; and 
there were great rejoicings in the City of Madras, which were realouily directed 
by Colonel G. M. T. Mcore the Chairman. Mr. B. H. Chester and Rai Bahadur 
P. Annnda Cliarlu the Honorary Secretaries, and the other members of the 
special Celebration Committee. The Royal Standard W3S kept flying ar the Fort 
flagstaff from sunrise to sunset, and an Imperial salute was fired at 6 o'clock in 
the morning by the Royal Artillery from die saluting battery. The tow n assumed a 
gala appearance from an early hour, and the weather was propitious. 

The decorations on the Mount Road were effective. Messrs. Spencer 
and Co. had their premises surmounted by Urge flags, banners, bannerets, and 
lines of streamers. Messrs. Ruoganadam and Ca's premises, and several small 
shops on the Mount Road, were decorated, some of them displaying mottots 
expressive of loyalty to the British Crown, as "God bless the Empress," 
“Cod save the Queen," “Long may she reign,’’ “Viva* Regina," and the like. 
Messrs. Roberts and Co., Messrs. Ponnoosawtny and Co., and Messrs, Huff and 
Co, had floral arches erected in front of their buildings, on the faces of which 
were inscribed various mottoes. Messrs. Hawes and Co., and the Guardian Pras 
exhibited transparencies, which, when illuminated at night, looked remarkably well. 
In front of the premises of Messrs. P. Orr and Sons, and Messrs. Move* and Co. 
there was a pretty arrangement of 11 Union Jacks." Venetian masts, from the tops of 
which streamers floated, lined the roadway ar short intervals from the Government 
House bridge to the Round Tannah. In the U'allajah Road, the Hindu Office 
and National Pteis, the Mttilim Prtst Office, and the Mohammedan Library 
were decorated. On approaching Black Town, from the Mount Road side, the 
premises of Messrs. \V. J. Kales and Co. were seen to be decorated with about two 
hundred large flags and a number of small banners. In the Broadway, Messrs. 
Calls and Co. the Madras Tints Office, the Volunteer Guards’ Club, Messrs. T. 
AroonachdU Pillai and Co, and several other houses were decorated with bunting, 
and had mottoes placed over the entrances. The Steamer Offices on the Beach 
were decorated, as also were the Custom House and Master Attendant’s Office. 
The vessels in the Harbour were dressed with flag*, and the Royal Standard was 
hoisted at the Master Attendant's Office all day. On Esplanade Row, the premises 
of Messrs. Fischer and Co. and other firms were decorated. 



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j>A Cdrbration of the Jubiltt of litt Quart Erupnss (CiiyofMxinu. 

The poor of the city were fed in large numbers at thtee centres by Sir Savalay 
Rarnajuwmy Mudelliar, C.I.E., on behalf of Rajah G. N. Gaiapau Rao, of 
Vixagapalam. About 4,00c poor men, women, and children, assembled in 
Manickim Moodelly’s garden at Tondiarpeet, anil cooked food and sweetmeats 
were distributed among them. About 4,500 people were fed at PereamattOO, in 
Chengalroya Naick's Orphanage. The Mohammedan poor of the city were 
also fed at the expense of the Rajah. Over 4,000 people assembled in the 
compound of the Great Mosque at Triplicanc, and each of them received a 
measure of pilau. Owing to the season being the Ramaaan the Mohammedans 
had to fasr from sunrise to sunset, except in cases of absolute necessity. The 
Mohammedan poor therefore assembled at 3 o'clock in rhe afternoon, and food was 
distributed among them. The food was not esten on the spot, but each person, 
after receiving his dole, retired, to partake of it after sunset. It was close upon 
7 o'clock before the distribution of food was over. The Rajah also made arrange- 
ments to have prayers for Her Majesty offered in all the temples of the city, and 
the devotees were fed, and presented with new cloths and small suras of money. 

The Jubilee Committee made grants for treats to various schools and to 
several charitable institutions in Madras, such a« the l'riend-in-Ne«d Society’s home, 
the Monegar Choultry, the Famine Orphanage, the Civil Orphan Asylum, &ic. 

A J ubDee Service was held at St George’s Cathedral at 1 1 o’clock in the forenoon, 
His Excellency lord Connemara and Staff being present The service opened 
with the processional hymn, 379, “ Now thank we all our God," and the form of 
prayer appointed foe the 30th June was read. The prO|«r Cantide was sung 
instead of tbc V>*iu, and the proper Psalms were «., xxL, and ci. ; Te Drum and 
Jutilatc, I’orter in D. The Anthem selected was "The Lord is my strength" 
(Xovello}. Immediately before the Benediction the National Anthem was rung. 
At the conclusion of the service the Jubilee Hymn by Dr. I’himptre, Dean of Wells, 
was sung. The Rcvds. Alexander Jones, B. Gibson, and J. Brittain officiated, and 
Mr W. D. St. Legcr presided at the organ. At St. Matthias’ Church, Vqxtry, 
there was full choral celebration at 7 o’clock in the morning, followed by a solemn 
T Drum. The Res'. W. H. Hobart officiated. Special Sen-ices were also held in 
the other churches. In the Roman Catholic Cathedrals in Armenian Street and at 
Mylaporc, High Mass was sung, followed by the Te Drum, after which lire 
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given. The Very Rev. Father Mayer 
officiated in Armenian Street, while at St Thomd, tit* Bishop of Mylapore conducted 
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UXVEILIXO OF THE Qt'EES'S STATUE. 

In February the Sheriff had mrimated that Rajah Gajapiti Rao had promised 
to present the City of Madras with a bronze Statue of Her Majesty, as a Jubilee gift. 
The statue— « replica of ore at Windsor Cattle— was executed in London by Mr. 
Boehm, with permitsion of Her Majetty, under the rapemrion of Hia Grace the 
Duke of Buckingham and Chan dot, former Governor of Madras. Her Majetty is 
represented as seated on a high-backed Clair of State, wearing a small crown on 
her head, and bearing a sceptre in her right hard. The static is pUred in the 
centre of a small plot of ground opposite the south entrance of the Senate House, 
and to thenotthof the road between the Senate House and the Reveuue Board Office. 
At the foot of the statue, on a basement of granite, with polished panels (erected under 
the direction of Honorary Assistant Engineer H. Stephens), is this inscription: — 

Vktccio, Qtcen Empress India. 

Thu «u?ue ■» erect*! in tocu of Hct 
loyalty, respect* ntrf ixJinfr*iiuft 
of Her M man) virtue* 
by « faithful iub>c t, 

kijih Coday Nomen Gijijotec Pao 
of Sree Gcdiy Fac2y 
Vingapautn, 

Aod pretested to the City cf Madras 
in memory ion 
nf H or \U\m\y'* Jnbilse. 

Unveiled by 

The RSfcV.t Hoo’bk the Lxd ConTHmarx. 

Connor of Fcrl St. Gtor^f, Jvmt jo, r8Sy. 

The ground in front of the statue was covered with a carpet and red cloth, and 
the Chepauk compound was gaily decorated. An arch wax erected ft the west gate 
of the Chepauk grounds and another stood close to the small bridge that spans the 
Buckingham Canal in front of the Revenue Board Office. This latter arch bore 
the inscription u Ix>ng Irve our F.mpres.%" on its west face, with a painting of the 
Royal Ccat of Anns above it, and the inscription “ Victoria., the Light of India," on 
its cast face. Venetian niasta, from the tops of which large flags floated in the 
breeze, lined the roadway on both sides from the west gate of Chepauk, up to the 
Beach Read ; and the South Beach Road from the non bridge to the Presidency 
College looked very attractive. Strings of lamps were placed along each side of 
these roads. Opposite the Cricket Pavilion there wax a grand display of bunting. 
The Revenue Board Offices were also prettily decorated A Saracenic arch was 
erected at the gate lending from Government House into Chcpauk, and over the top 





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of this arch ran the inscription "The People thank their Governor." Two arches, 
built after the fashion of the old rock-cut Hindu temples, were placed on the roadway 
in front of the statue, on either aide. The inscriptions on these arches were God 
bless the Empress of India," and “ 1-ong live oar beloved Sovereign." 

A guard of honour, consisting of ion rank and file of the Madias Volunteer 
Guards under command of Major Sherman, with band and colours, paraded in 
review order opposite the statue. By 5 f . m . several thousands of people were 
present. The terraces and verandahs of the Revenue Board and Public Works 
Offices wctc crowded. While the people were wailing the arrival of the Governor, 
pamphlets giving a short sketch of the life of Her Majesty were distributed. 
Messrs Galas tTy Brothers distributed over a.oco copies of the Queen's photograph 
among the crowd, while the Hindu newspaper circulated an “ Extra " containing a 
poem in Her Majesty's honour. His Excellency the Governor, armmpinied by 
Mr. J. D. Rees, Private Secretary, Major Stewart Mack curie, Military Secretary, 
Viscount Marsham ar.d Captain Wingfield, A.D.C.s, and escotted by the Body Guard 
undtr lieutenant Kerrich, arrived at the Government House gate leading to Chepauk 
at 5.15 p . m ., and was met there by a band of native musicians, and a large number 
of |*o pie A procession then formed and marched towards the place where the 
statue was erected, the musicians preceding His Excellency's carriage. His 
Excellency was met at the west arch by Colonel Moore, the Chairman, and the 
members of the special Celebration Committee. The Guard of Honour presented 
arms, and the band played. Hia Excellency having taken his seat on a gilt chair 
placed at the foot of the statue, Sir Ssriliy Ramatawmy Mudelliar addressed His 
Excellency as follows : — 

"My Loan.— In the .ib*m*:e of R*i>\ Gnjnpiti Ri", the duty of nddirsaing your Lord-hip co 
this occaiiun havdoolred upon ire. While I ctmiiilet it * rery great kofuui rn Ik allowed the 
privilic* of Uk in? rich an im|.:rianl put in lhi« CToning’i ceremony, I regret, sod I have to doubt 
that nil l*»w prewr.l hvt" aim wgrtt. ihit circmmlances over which he had no osatrol aliotld have 
pvvoMod that gentleman trio. bedim pre-ent on «ch an asapklcui ixcosot ot the celchrarlunof the 
JnbiVu ri Her Mott Graciou- Majcily the Queen F.mjcrwof India. My Loid, the nunc «f Rajah 
Go da/ NaraiaiM Gajopali Ran it very familiar to Ilia iviidteci of M adrift, both Ean>,»-«n ami 
Natire. He "it a member of the Legitlntive Council ot Ifch Pieixleocy foe reveal yens. ami look 
an active pin in all the peblic mo<.nenl« connocled with U. Anilirg h.rnidf of such a ears 
opportunity nt the Jubilee of nnr belo>ed Sovereign, the JUjth bat oodertaken. at hit nun mi, to 
get out from England this Stiiloe of Her Imperial MajeWy. through the kindness o! lilt Grace the 
Duke of Ikxktaghua and Chanda*, arxl with Use kind pemev-Ke of Her Mojeity, ml 10 preent 
the same to that City of Madras. The Rajah coohl nol hare selected a meet a|f«Of.lal« object a* 
■ tithule from a fnithfnl ami koal mhject to undoubtedly die moil beloved of all mcnanhs to the 
face of tlic raith, 0= whole dominion the inn ne*n <rts and wboo Gcd has been pleated to ttdaia 
ai the Ruler of this rail Indiin Empire Without taking up your Lordship's precious lime with 



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more jeolimmiy icmsikr, I oha Uu. Sun oe of Her Imtetiai X!nje.!j <m fceltalf o( the Donor, asA 
requ»: that your I ottlihip, 1 s the repreMraUtive of sorb an UlanrioUk Sovereign in this put of tar 
dominion!, w.ll be graclouily pleased to accept the uer, and to in veil It.' - 

Hi* Excellency then proceeded to unveil ihc statue, uhich was coveted with 
a scarlet cloth. On the statue Icing unveiled, the people dapped their hands, the 
Guard of Honour presented aims, and the band played the National Anthem. 
An Imperii! Salute of tot guns was then fired from the Saluting Battery by the 
Royal Artillery. Colonel Moore the President of the Municipality, then accepted 
the statue on behalf of the City. He tai>l 

"V<OR ESCBLUscy **n Sir In RamaSAWUY Muoiluai,— ' T he interesting ottraony 
wM!h ue Save j!« witnessed pfaoM tlo City of Madras in possession of a fa-ting men iorl.1 of (Vis 
italdeimreday. the Fiftlrth Atudweurj .V It.. Mail Gracxra, Maiory'i accession In ihc Thrones For 
Iho mrioYJI ue arc indebted :o ttic liberality of one who his long (on hcnairaWy connected with 
too city. Rajah Onlay Nnmyasa Grp(oti Pao. This Presidency rt fortunate in having within .-.a 
>'® 13 “"7 *•»? liti.-ml h-or.cd and liberal-minded grallr-Kn of tnda. and among* them 

the donee of this munificent gift »ul ever hold in honcurabln [dare. And in choking you, Sr. as 
ho rejucscntaiivr lo-dny, be his done well in octcciir^ one co whom Madras is already unlebtr.1 icr 
many g(M fWB gift*. M&dra* h» ever heed prc-omir.ent a la loyalty and devotion to Her Mo«i 
Gticiooi Majesty, «r/.l her image and iht Memory cf hageod week* ,.re already grtien on all cor 
heart. ; yet are we none the >.« grateful to have this fasting trcnrarial in oar midtt— a m-mceiel 
which wiS he handed down tonnbcm ueoBittais, and he an ilxdlng testimony of the sympathetic 
liberality of Rajah Gcday Nanyara Gnjapstt Kao. It U need lea lor tx to dilate rpon the opera- 
tion* connected with thjsmtllisrauy. I a.*, certain I am eoly giving nproaon to the thought of 
all hearts uheo I siy that In none of Met Majesty-', world-wide dcuvltifloc la. she trore loyal onl 
dewitol lubjcm thin in this City ami Presidency of Madras. 1/ag may »ho he .pined to rule ever 
the nh«o ihc has bound to Iteerelf by the strong feeds of undying affection. It nou only 

irina'm. fc. us. So, to accey* at yw, hand, this statue, nnd to teg you to convey the grateful thank* 
of the titirrm of Madras, Sx his generam and la .-si ntirome gift, to Rajah Goday Narayaaa 
Gajnpati Kao.” 

His Excellency replied: — 

•“ 1 ctn assoreyou that It hs-. xfltadnl mo t»* mxt extreme gratification to eeme down from lire 
Mill, to unveil (Ills Statue, and to take par. in thcanclficial and spxuarrecus far.lvities»h«h the good 
people cf Madras have thought fit to peepare in conmraaamtxo of the ocesplc-.ior. of the fifths I jeer 
of Her Majesty’* reign. It is a time cf ycu at which the Cncris of low are taking their hflitlay, 
and when merchants and piufitsVmil men are away, alien many niiirc geatlemea Sol it to* hot to 
remain at Madras, anil when the fiavi-intornt of the country cm be lucre effectively eimilur.s-d in 
a mol elifinte. It ii line (a re nut suijoiung tint we mbs nany faaailiar facer (hat are generally 
preset t on puUle nceuious, ami i twill tint H.F- the Viceroy eiercUol a wiie diwretion ia Using 
the date of the official Jubilee at a time when the greatest Timber of prt*on*, offscinl and UBflficiaJ. 
cstld attend the celebeatico. Thai ceWiratio*. «c :ru oil glad to rs-inrcihet, la this PresidcKT. 
vis condntted with hrillaw success, and in a measure whith did groat credit to the FrcideniT, and 
made us al! proud to he oiDiertcd ulth Mulras. From a tcltgram la the papers I observe tint the 
Trim- of Wales fait eipeissnl blmislf mudi gratified with tie imciraf ihnwn by the Presldenry In 
the In penal Institute ; and year rvsjieettsd tounsiran, Mr. C A. Isiw-m, h*i been vray c mildly 
received by the Secretary of Sutc, and I underatand that the Address and Ibe Casket which youi 




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Coro-mitee confided In hi* ore will be duly received in pertuu by Her Gratiot* Mujexty. I have 
already hod occasion to speak of the ability with which the CommittM proutol over by Mi. Hutchins 
performed in. libain, and bow roach tb* Piosiiiuey was indebtiil to Mi. Lawson, tbe Secretary, 
foe hti vahnUe services ; and npon this occasion we mu.: not fWgft that the Coromittce. recognising 
i very generally e.spmsed wish, set epi.it a stm of money oot of the General Fu»l for defrijirs the 
experres of *oy resiiritiee which might take place to-day. It is o wry hap?y coincidence that the 
pmutnlation af this r.atw to lb. town cf Mwlrw sbcnld sjjohmni** with this <Uy of general nnd 
spcncacecus ie>aicing. No more opfeojnato ceremony could lia.v tom chosen to farm the central 
event af tills rcmurkahlc masioo. Onr official Jnhilee prochil.-ncl to the woihl by one unanimous 
Addie* that mlllforu of people y>incd with the roil of India in excreting theli loyalty to the 
throne, nnd this statue of Her Majesty will le a hiring symbol of the respect aid affection enter- 
la'oed for the perse® of the Sovereign by the people of Madras, and of their oitniratioa of those 
great qualities and virtoes which have adorned her life. At the official JiViee we were reminded of 
the great progress thr nalioo bad made daring the last fifty ye ire We dwelt on the great farts that 
oar knowledge and onr power hid expanded ; oit lattrater* had l«t*n beoughl within ihe math of 
the poor and humble ; our commerce bail iaorensed ettormotply, and our romna of ttnstnwilcstlion 
extioied beyond the imagination of the la*l generation, while the limits of the limpirc hid vastly 
n adsewd, and w» thanked Almighty God far the Meetingi which had attended the reign. But to day 
we arc brought ficc to lace with Hie vety imtge of our Sovncign ; and by the generosity of an 
eminent ftifow -satyect, and lie genlu. of adMiicabtd artist, are viral ly tsmindod of the personality 
of tint Q.'eeo who reigns ia love over the hearts ol her reuntlni subjects. She la no stranger to her 
pfsiple, for ro Sowteign ever laid bare foe the bcoell: of her children the detail, of her poiiate life tn 
the way the Qxco has dome. We know from he* private Journal, art only what she la In Ccssncll. 
it times </ Stale difficulty ami danger. Vat we know what she is in the intimocy of private life, when 
site i. sutraended by tho** ow near and dear to her. And we know also the sympathy which she 
ever shows to those who arc in si freeing, are! who base, like her, experienced the bitterness of 
affliction. In those personal iptaU'io Her Miyewy show. a nohlr eximple. not only to Sovereigns, 
till ahr» to hrr Viceroys and Cavemen who wield jown tn her name. She nceciws a personal 
Influence never Iwfm pre-ess- d by a human being. The Journals of the Queen alio Omw us her 
kinder* of heel for all around her, and her (ewe for everything beaotifnl, eltvaied, and good, 
comtxied with a deep and awSietoi piety. And now. gentlemen, allow me to say a wool about 
thr. beautiful >Utx«. Ax a work of art, 1 believe t: nay be mid :o p met-, great merit. It is the 
work of a etan of genius, Mr. Boehm, who hu the (epaCatiuo of tttiagoiic of tho eminent 
arthta Is :be Eoplre, ami I think the generous IXe*x nay be congratulated upon tho rare 
that hu been taken In the excutioo of his wishes. His Grace the Duke of Baekcghim, 
who ccn-inues to tile the greats it itvrreit in everything connected with this Presidency, 
Km been most anxioes that It should arrive safety, and receive a worthy site. Tie will be 
roost glad, 1 am sue. to trad tie eeauat of this ceremony. I hope the inblic will feci plrasol 
with the locality relectoi For myself, 1 tlilnk tho front <d tho Senate Honre an appropriate 
piace, a hoilduy deillraled to learning. progress, science, and dvillsotlco, the th.raclerl.trfs which 
hare cspeciilly narked the reign cf Queen Vittorio. Now. gentlemen, whit ihi.ll I say of the 
Public spirit, loyalty, i»d gonmwity which have induced Rsjah Gijopali Rao to moke this munificent 
gift to the Town of Madras? In Inking this step Rajah GojUpoti Rao it cnlytcting consistently 
wilh his Conner life, and in osofonrdiy with lb* traditions of his latnily. The Rajah's grandfather, 
more than IM year ago, earned the thank, of the Government of Fort Surat George for ht. 
aral and auliarce Subwqneatly the same Rajah distinguish oil falmidl by varkut acts of charity 
to his fellow- o-jinlrynun ami neighbours of the Viangaputam, Ciajam, and RaJoKmundry Dfanicti, 
in which many a tank and will still bear his name. The Rajah’i uncle, Gi.1i; Seem I'rtkasa Rao, 



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was olio a lino of tiicH distrnciinn, n« ce'y In milttaiy nutters, lull la niKuma^iiK “s'iculinrt ind 
hortknltnr* in ih* iieighboaHiood in which he lived, (ad rc(C*ti connected with Vlia£i|u Hi3 bear 
elopent mUixony 10 the Impcnvotcnb i» »;ricullnrr, and m the general condition of the villain 
wluch ’.he dimple of (hi* gentleman Wry -HcJy inspired. The Rajeh's father, Gcdij S»rii 
Malayan Rjo. followed :n the foots Ups of hu fuhet, founded rations choriuMc inetitotiofw, nnd 
diring the fain I nr or iHjj fed t large nnmbcr of poor in the ncIgMuurtood of N el lore. He aim 
cuniiiboled largely to virion pabllc work-, and esublidud u Ob-ervitnry with a »«w cf issuing 
the shipping <n (be KM. Ki)ih Gijipia Rio therefo.e is not only eimi»«u tor hr- good deeds. bat 
alio for the diulngnithtri a cowry cf which he it the ocethy representative. 1 hope that the 
Municipal Comminoxoi of Madras who »re now in poswsskm of the slatne of the Queen will laic 
c»t* that lW> deoli lightly with it, id that it wilj be rand for nod protected, not only as a work of 
art. but a* the Wattle of her who, from the dsy she assumed the crown, determined to be goed.” 

The 9jn of Sir Sivalay Raraasjwtny Mudelliar now presented Hi* Excellency’ 
with a bouquet of flowers in a handsome silver holder. 

Colonel Mcoce read I be following congratulatory telegram to Her Majesty, 
which had been adopted by the Madm and Mofussil Committees, and despatched 
to England : — 

*' We, yernr MalcsiyV lojil aabjret" in Ifcn i’n-— lenrj of Madras, Imrnhly desire to offer unr 
congiataUticc* to voir Majesty on the firiluli university o 1 your Maeity's Aneutiii to the throoc 
cf this Empire. Thit jenr Majesty ir.iy be Mewed with 1 Mg hfe ti the Seattle* priyer of you 
Mijeety's loyal, affectionate, *oi devoted ■.ubjicls." 

Colonel Moore then taid : — 

"Vova Kxcnuxxcv, LaMES, »xo Cavrr wtex,— ' inure jk remnim w>* duty for me to 
l<rfi<m— the duty of thinking V<*ir I'-icriliwy for your jimmcr in unr mid.! Icvdiy, The kindly 
rapouw >\>u have made to Ikcwiilicsof the Committee for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary 
of Hei Moit Grieloui Majesty's accnora to the threme. in laving the cool and p4*nsiDt be>jVl« <if 
your summer resklence. to trate the homing hat of yonr Presidency Town n this nuwt trying 
peiicd of tbe year, bet rivets (toiler link in that ch-iin cf gratitude and aftretioo by which yon have 
so quickly bsoncl to ywrsctf tho.t whom it n yonr high tumour to rule met. Not to the (pprov.it 
cf one’, own cnmr«ncr, jwrfiaj* the crat.lul apprciiilfco of on;'i Idlow-men is the greatest rewini 
for srlfdciijiog tabxr. Your Eieollcocy mn.l possess tlte foraer, and it is now my most ploskg 
dnty to assure you of the latter. I take this first opportunity, my Lord, of offering you, in the name 
of the people of Xlndras, their hattiest csgratoUtiera on the mt'.« of hr> incur which Her 
G rackms Majesty has been pleased to bestow upon yew, and to capias the hope Uut yoi and L(dy 
Connemara may tons be ajoird tn enjoy ’.luxe wtG-tncriol hooves. In the mine of ’.he Cooimi.’iew 
and of the (goplc of Madras, I thank Vom Excellency f at performing this CTtemcny." 

Hi* Excellency thanked Colonel Moore for the cordial term* in which that 
gentleman had spoken of himself and Lady Connemara, and said that he sincerely 
hoped that the honour that Her Gracious Majesty had been pleased to bestow upon 
him would give Lady Connemara and himself more power and influence for doing 
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Cdtkratlon of thr futile* of the Queen Empress (ciiyof K«dt«« 



that ho was noi altogether unworthy of holding the place which Her Majesty had 
been kind enough to confer upon him. 

After the ceremony was over, Urge crowds of people collected round the 
statue and remained there till darkness set in. The roadway was then lighted by 
strings of lamps on either side. The illuminations on the Mount Road were very 
good. The roadway from the Ronnd Tnnnah to the Government House bridge and 
the Napier Park gate was lit with strings of little lamps, on both sides of the road. 
The Maharajah of Vkiinag/ain's Fountain at the Round Taonah was brilliantly 
illuminated with a large number of variously coloured lamps. The roads from 
Government House bridge to the Fort, round by the west as far as the Broadway to 
the north, and the Central Station bridge to the west, were made bright with small 
lamps placed on poles fixed in the ground. The Chepsuk grounds and the South 
Beach Road were also lit up. A few places of business on the Mount Rond and 
Wallajah Road were Alumina ted. In Black Town Messrs. Ealcs and Co.’s premises 
were the centre of attraction. Over 2,000 bmps were used in illuminating the 
building, and the artistic arrangement of the ted, white, and green lamps (the Austrian 
colours), produced a grand effect. Several other places of business in town were 
illuminated, ns also were numerous private residences. The native inhabitant of 
Black Town generally had their premises lighted as during the Karthigai festival. 
In Mylaporc, the St. Thomd Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Bishop's residence, the 
Seminaty buildings, and numerous other buildings were illuminated. 

The proceedings of the day concluded with a musical entertainment at the 
Banqueting Hall, which was honoured by the presence of His Excellency the 
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THE CELEBRATION' IN THE PROVINCES OF MADRAS. 

ADlRAMPATNAM (TANJORE). 

The population of Adirampstsnm, "The City of the great hwo Rem*.' aili It* fcomlcu. ii 
9 . 3 S 5 . " r "hoti about tev-n-eightlu are Molnomolar* ami Ue rntalfvdfs Hindi*. Thtie ote *!*o 
a ft* Niti.o Chmtiant. Tl« mh»l>ilant> ore largely engeted in tea fiiherit!. Tre only 
£oru(«uti In the town *i* the OSca* a! the Salt Department. An eitentive nit m«r«h la the 
vicinity preeliKr* s»li of mpniir quality. The (own [-u™ a Loral Union Baird (recently 
foimnl.X the Chairman of which la ihe Satorimccden; of See Cuitoma. Rioe in very ojaiidemllr 
<iuint-::ci ii thipp-d to Ceylca. Twre is also a good trade in eoton nott, and mil h.h. The Salt 
factory irppoee i large potlion of the Tnrjoee Dinricl with mil. 

/•Mm Cmm&tt, — Metirr. F. W. MOKTMDS Sroxs, Ck< wm« . M. ScmmmaVA FltlAV, 
; V A F AMR AJUt.tr NaIDU; 1TAMU Naisa* PtUAV ; KlIADli MOHIDIH* M.SIKaVAX ; 
Kayabogana Tiva* ; $. N. Raja.naigam Piuhy : Kamsluiga Pillat ; onrl otben. 

At sunrise on the :6th February the peons of the Salt Department were paraded. 
A few swivel* had been obtained from neighbouring Hindu temples, and an Imperial 
salute of tot guns was fired, in the intervals of which the Salt peons fired a 
)m it jMt. Between the rounds a band of native musicians played the National 
Anthem. After the j<a dr joit a “ march past “ was gone through by the peons, and 
three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, in which the large crowd 
present enthusiastically joined Between to a.m. and a P.m. fujahs were performed 
in the Hindu temples , prayers were offered in she mosques : and a special Service 
for Christians was held in the bungalow of the Salt Inspector by a Catechist of the 
S.P.G. Mission, to invoke the blessing of the Almighty upon Her Majesty. The 
poor of the town, numbering 370 Mohammedans, 11 Brahmins, 400 other Hindus, 
and 50 Native Christians, were then fed. Great enthusiasm was displayed by the 
people, and blessings were invoked on Her Majesty. At 3.33 p.m. a troupe of 
gymnasts perfoimed, and sports, consisting of rating, wrestling, &c., for which 
prizes were given, and which caused great merriment, were held At about 8 p.m. 
there was a display of fireworks, which lasted about sn hour. At its conclusion 
three cheers were called for Her Majesty, and were most heartily given by the 
people assembled. The proceeding' terminated with a naotcli, followed by a 
distribution of sandal anti fan safari. The Presidential Address was adopted. 

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Celebration of the Jubilee ef the Queen Rmfreu rAi*Br-TJrnnar»M. 



A1.AMUR (00DAVER1). 

The pops’,i:li;n of Alimat U 2,455. There il 4 I***! Fund School. Cloths of a coinc 
d-scrifcioc aif uanifutued here. 

JnbOa CemntUn.—iUtm. Mansavitti VcMKATAfAVIA, Sub-Registrar, ObuV’uwi 
StNXAIAMAXCMI NaIAMNVA PUMTAIU, Santary ; NcKKAmt Rauayya ; Bourse VlNKA- 
TAKBI 2 TN 3 AI 1 J S. LaKJSTMAKA ROW POKTAttf ; M. NaOAVTA ; A. S£ 1 HA 01 *I ROW PtlMTALU i 
FUlvsu Svibasayudu ; anil f cutitxn othrr*. 

A prettily decorated Pandal had been erected in a central position in the town, 
and here large numbers of people assembled to take part in the festivities of the 
day. The poor of all classes were fed. and a witch party was held. The Hindu 
god was taken in procession, and followed by about 2,oco person* At night the 
streets were illuminated, -nd there was a beautiful display of fireworks. Abishakams 
and a rcfwnas were performed in the several local temples for the continuance ot 
the Queen's reign. The Committee resolved that, after defraying the expenses of 
the local festivities, and contributing to the Presidential Casket, Memorial Volume, 
and Technical Institute at Madras, the balance of the subscription* to the local 
Jubilee Fund should be given to the school at Ramachendraper, the headquarter* 
of the taluk, and that the school should in future be known as the "Queen's 
Jubilee Middle School.'’ The Presidential Address was adopted. 

AIVAR-TIRUXAGAR? (T 1 NNEVEIXY). 

Almr-Txrtnsgari. an ancient town ritnated a the Diilrict of TinnereUy* » abyst iS mile« 
from Pilarrcotuh. It has a population of $. 95 *: ninthly, 5,799 Hiafat, 16 Mohammedaax, 
and 14! Christian. It hw i large Temple devoted to Alvar. The to»n ii one of tb< rxhffft 
in the District. It contains a High School belonging to the S.T.G. Mission. Nazareth, zxd several 
Pial sc h cols. 

At about 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the 16th February, all the students of the 
High School dressed in their best clothes, marched in procession, accompanied by an 
elephant, flags, and music. The procession was headed by the Head M*£cr of the 
School, a graduate of the Madras University’, wearing his gown and ho«L Jubilee 
banners of the school were placed upon the elephant The procession as it went on 
was joined by large crowds of people, and after going through the principal streets, 
it halted in the Mantajara in front of the Temple, where an address expatiating 
upon the merits of British Administration, and especially upon the good qualities of 
Her Majesty, was read in TamD. The Sub-Magistrate made a long speech upon 
thr same subjects, and a distribution of sandal, f*i/i si/pari, rose water, fruit, &c, 
took place. TTie meeting broke up with cheers for Her Majesty. At night 



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abhkokasns and arc/sanat were performed on a grand scale, and there was a torch- 
light procession of the god Authinathar. The temple and streets were illuminated, 
and there was a display of fireworks 



AMALAPCRAV (GODAVERI). 

the population of Amai^puuo, "The Sinks* City." » 8,623. deluding 8.IJ6HW*. ** 
Mohammedan*. and 7 Cfjudms. lb... ore three Seboah in wfcxh Ln-li,li and Telugn are tcn£hi 
-the Loral Puod High School the Hindu H.-gh Sctcol, Bt>d the Mluhm Middle School. Brridra 
there there ace two Girl.' School*, the M irate ami the Local Food, and two Km.lt t ••item Pritnt.17 
SchoolN Coceo-nm. Uriel But, paddy and other graini, fraio, &c„ are (spotted tai^cly. Ceora-nu 
oil ii produced here. Various elodu are mairifrctured. 

faktlrr CtmmiUn.— Memrt. KOXKOXIM VumcaTa Xaiasasa Pemu-, Cierfw.ru, G. 
JAOANADA Raid PDKrALD ; IVANKt VejiKATAAAMAYVA ; Peal VlSSATVA ; IrVAOAKI lUVIA- 
BHADtVDtr ; Kaba tcoAVYA; Kamoukla lUlAYA Naiiso ; Boo: Temayva; and fifteen 
others. 

On the morning of the t6th February rice and money were distributed to 150 
poor people, and cloths were presented to 60 lame and blind persons, in a Pandal 
which had been erected in front o: the temple in the Agrahtram. The Pandal was 
beautifully decorated. The chief residents of the town met there at about 1 p.k., 
when there was a tuuteh, and a distribution of fan safari At 5 P.tt. prayers were 
offered in all die temples for Her Majesty’s health, prosperity, and long life. At 
; pm. there was a torchlight procession of the gods, and as it ]*o«eded fireworks 
were let off :.t inteivals. O'er 5,ccc people from Amalapunun anti the adjoining 
villages took part in the precession. These were two nautcb partira at night The 
whole town, and all the villages in the taluk were illuminated as on tlie Deepavali 
festival. The procession returned to the Pandal at 1 ».«., when there was another 
nautch party, followed by a distribution of fan safari. A grand display of fire- 
works followed, and the festivities wound up at 4 ,vm. At about 3 p.h. on the 17th 
the people again met at the Pandal. A nautch was held, fan safari was distributed, 
ar.d the proceedings closed at 6 p.m with hearty cheers for Her Majesty. The 
permanent Memorial of the event is to take the form of a “Chuttram.” The 
Presidential Address was adopted. 



ANANTAPt k {TOWN). 

Aruuitapnr, or cire atrarat-ly Han* Aiar'aparattt, »»• OfigtraBj ratted Anuttraagmm. It 
«m bull A.n. 1 J64 by Chik kappa "Jdeyar, Oe«»n to the Rajah of Vljijnnagar. to whom the rite 
granted in cooo.Vraikn of tnillur rervkei, and in 060-0 frarily it realised til Ilyder All 
<eitrd it in 1 775. It wu the w*t of Pnligarc intil iSco, vino Cotoint |af:ttwuds Sir Thomra) 
Msdto, 00 the Diiiricti bring ceded. chore * 'or lib reiidence, and foe rtaoy )e»rs l: «ii the Head 
'V.in-i' of the ceded Pi-irkti. Tlie plan became the Hrad Qnutcn of the Stb Diiiiico in 1S50 : 




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Celebration of the Jubilu of Ike Queen Em»reu [funuimi. 



•nd in 1849 , when i redistribution of Ike Diviiion wni naif, the Sot>Coll«t<* ->* rfaored lo 
Gooty. Is iSS* the DiMiKt fi BelUiy wu divided MIO I'M', and Anmupur beoune the Head 
Quarters c f a District of that nine. Il lira 63 mBra (o the sooth-flMt of Bri’auy, «ad coouins 
I.IJ3 houses, with i popiUtion of *,907. namely Hindi- 3,4*. Mohunmedift* 1 , 407 , mi ta 
‘Chiiiliinn Reus (ho Hmd Quntera of the IHXri a it <muIm it* Chief Police and Magisterial 
Cuurts, a Snb-Tall, 1 Diipmtuy, (be Wanidpil High School, Foil OflVre. Telegraph Office, the 
Sut> Engineer's O ire, asd a Traveller*' Bungalow. There ii also n Distrirt Board. • T-luh Baud, 
and Municipal CouBCiL There in a large np«n -pore in the heart of the town tailed Robertson 
Square, with a bcmtiful ManUpam in its cratra. Rice, enttoa £oo!i, gran, and vqjeio&ra form the 
chief nrticlra of oemaeree. 

JntUu Ommitt*.— Me***. R TarnuruAi Cmxn, Clain*a* ; F. A. KicHOUOff ; T. K. 
Thomson . CttMts JaCOson : S. Kandava Pillac i S. Vbdoji Row ; A. Dcscacheua 
MtIDlLLIAR s B. HANUMAXTHa ROW; and thirty-four Othart. 

A large I'andal had been erected on the sate of the proposed “Victoria Jubilee 
Park," which is to be the local permanent memorial of the happy event, A 
programme of tlie festivities had been circulated by the Committee, both in English 
and the vernacular of the district. The inhabitant! of the town and district were 
invited to take part in the festivities, ami they were requested to observe the 16th 
February as a local festival, and to plant a tree, or a number of trees, to be called the 
“Queen’s Tree,” or the 11 Queen'i Tope," respectively, in commemoration of Her 
Majesty's Jubilee. The streets were decorated, and arches covered with evergreens 
were erected in many places. At 7 »» a deputation of the Committee waited on 
Mrs. Nicholson, tlie wife of the Collector, atvJ requested her to lay the foundation 
stone of the proposed Park. She consented, ai»d was conducted in procession from 
her bungalow to the entrance into the town, near the bridge on the Bellary road, 
where the party was m« by a band of native musicians, and about a, 000 people. 
Oppoiite the Collector's Office a large Pan dal bad been erected. Here tbc 
pcocession halted, and the Presidential Address 10 Her Majesty was read, and 
adopted. It was then handed to Mr. F. A. Nicholson, the Collector and Magistrate, 
as Hct Majesty’s chief representative of tbc district. The Police presented arms 
and fired a fra de foie, and the people gave three enthusiastic cheers fo* Her 
Majesty. The National Anthem— of which many copies had been distributed — was 
then sung by the boys of the Schools. Tbc procession continued its march, 
and arrived at the Pandal at the site of the proposed Park at 8.15 am. The 
ceremony of laying tlie foundation stone of the Park was performed at 9.15 a m. 
by Mrs. Nicholson, after which she planted the first tree, amid loud chcciing. The 
children of the Girls’ School sang a Telugu song, and some Pundits recited 
Canarese and Tamil verses, which they had composed in honour of the occasion. 
The Head Master of the Municipal High School gave a beief account of tlie many 




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blessings that bad been vouchsafed lo India dunng Her Majesty's reign, after which 
there was a distribution of fan ivfari, dowers, and rose-waier. At ro *.m. Mr. and 
Mrs. Nicholson were conducted home in procession as far as the Collector’s Office, 
where the assembly dispersed. The feeding of the poor commenced at 1 1 o’clock, 
and upwards of 500 people were fed, and most of them were also supplied with 
ciotha. At noon Special Services were held in the temples, and .soon after praiaiami 
were distributed. At 3.30 km. there were sports which attracted a very large 
crowd. Prizes were awarded to tlje winners. At 6.30 km. sweetmeats were 
distributed to the chfldren of all the Schools and at 7 p.m. there was a grand 
display of fireworks. Tbc town was prettily illuminated at nightfall The prayers 
and processions in the temples continued till very Ute in the night. The sports 
were continued on the 17th, on which date the local Thcowphical Society fed the 
poor, who numbered about the same a* on the previous day. The proceedings 
throughout were marker! by great enthusiasm. The local permanent memorial of 
the occasion— namely, the “Victoria Jubilee Park." will include a Reading Room 
and Library, a Playground, and a small Economic Museum of the District. It is 
also intended to provide a large reservoir of water for bathing and swimming 
purpose*, and to construct one or two large wells for drinking purposes. The site 
of the old Fort, adjoining Robertson Square, has been selected for the Park, and 
the Committee hope to have the Park opened on the 10th June. 

ANJRNCO (MALABAR). 

This town is situated within the Nil It* SUM of Travaocore, bit ii under British jurisdiction, 
und is included in the District of Malabar. It »»• once • (J** of acsidrittUe mercantile import- 
ance, ba a am* coly a fishing tairo. A Sut-M^im.tc U stationed here. The Emi IwSia 
Company occupied the Tie by prnnira&s of * patty loeal ChWt aed erected a fortified Factory tier* 
in 169 J. The ch*f cf the Factory w,, a>o wood In Council in Boeibiy. Robert Ormr, the 
Indian Historian, was bom hue in 1718. hrs father lie inn * phjUdaa '» the Company's service. 

At 6 o’clock on the morning of the i6lh February a Royal salute was fired in the 
Cutcberry compound. The feeding of the poor commenced a little after & » “•, and 
nearly 8<x> poor people were entertained. Mr. Runyan, the Chairman of the 
Jubilee Committee explained to the poor before their repast, why they were fed on 
that day, and why there was cause for rejoicing. At 4 km. the people assembled in 
a grandly decorated Pandal, which had been erected at the beach, opposite to St. 
Peter’s Church. Mr. Kenyan read aloud the Presidencial Address to Her Majesty, 
both in English and in MalayaUm. He explained in both languages the importance 
of the Jubilee, and enumerated the blessings India had derived during the long reign 
of her good and noble Queen. The Address was received with hearty cheers. A 





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procession was now formed, which marched from the teach to the site lixed for the 
erection of the “Victoria Jubilee Chnttrsm," which will be the local permanent 
memorial of the happy event The Anjengo hand headed tlie procession. On 
arrival ai the scene the foundation stone was laid by Mr. Runyan with much 
ceremony. Fifty guns— a gun for each year of Her Majesty's reign — were then 
tired, and the precession returned to the beach, where arrangements had been made 
for sports. The {ports, which afforded much amusement to the assembled crowds, 
commenced at 4.15 P.M., and lasted for nearly two hours. At S P.M. there was a 
display of fireworks. Three Native dramatic performances, — one Christian, and two 
Kathakali dramas, — were provided. Mote than 5,000 persons were present to 
witness the theatricals. Sports were held on the following morning at the beach. 



At 4.30 p.m. a small regatta took place, which created great excitement. Soon after 
7 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks on the beach, which wound up with 
the filing of fifty guns from the Cutc-herry compound. Dramatic performances then 
commenced. The town was illuminated on both nights 



ARCOT (NORTH ARCOT). 

A tent, • tow of rtmU hhtoiitsl interest, lies on ihe -cu’.hera tnnk of thr P«Ur Rivet. Il vat 
nnce the aplnl of the Culture ir-ler the Nabobs of A rest. 5 «n» of iU rained bulMliigi bear 
wiinet* to iu forma greaine* The town "n> oocopwd by Cliro to 1751. The following putt* 
office., Sc., me tested litre and Clw. T.lnl OUcberry; ORos of I lit ln.pretor of Police 
D. P. W. Suf-rvteor 1 Local Fund Over.ni ; Suh-lt^-lru 1 and Koreiter. The town contains * 
MhlclU School, and ir-erel N cental aol other School. ; a f«nl Fund tl.prir.ary 1 xtd Union 
08 te. TV pofulaikm nnrobcu six,, it 10,000, cce^ijlog chiefly V* Hindis aril Mohammedans 
lace i. the piinelpal article U manufacture. 



On the 1 6th February obuhakami were performed in nil the temples, and prayers 
were offered in the mosque* for Her Majesty. From 10 to 3 o’clock nearly 1,000 
poor people were fed, and too of them were clothed. At 4 p.m. a public meeting was 
held in the School House, which was admirably decorated for the occasion, and a 
native band was in attendance. The proceedings opened with a nautch, followed 
by a musical entertainment An interesting narrative of the life of Her Majesty was 
then read aloud in English, at the close of which the National Anthem was sung. 
Mr. Kama! Singh, Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, then made a short speech iu 
English, and dwelt upon the innumerable bench:* the |*opIe of India had derived 
during the long reign of Queen Victoria. Mean. Soondriah and Vijia Ragava 
Charlu, explained to the audience in Tamil the meaning and obligations of loyalty, 
and why it was that they were invited to celebrate the Jubilee in honour of Her 
Majesty. The school children were treated to fruits and sugar, and alms were 



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distributed to pool Brahmins. At S p.M. there was a distribution o i flo were and 
fan safari, and rose-water was sprinkled. The whole assembly then formed a 
procession, and, headed by the Tahatldar, marched through the principal streets of 
the town. Every house was illuminated, and fireworks were lei off at intervals. 
The proceedings terminated shortly before midnight. They were characterised by 
the utmost enthusiasm. Tire Presidencial Address was adopted. 

ARIVALUR TRICHIKOPOLYh 

By io o'clock on the i6th February the town had been elaborately decorated, 
and sot ml processions of Hindu gods, accompanied by large crowds, went around 
the town, which presented a very attractive appearance. Rice was served to the 
poor. In ihc evening tbe Hitt of the community met at the site chosen for the 
•‘Victoria Jubilee Choultry," the permanent memorial to be erected in this place. 
The foundation stone was laid amidst strains of native music, and cheers fee Ihe 
Queen Empress. A bottle was placed underneath the stone, containing current 
silrer and copper coins and a paper with the following record : — 

" On Wednesday ihe i&h Frbiuuy, 1SS7, In the fiftieth jar of Her Majesty Queen Viaorli’s 
reign, this fojndatko Uco- of ihe ‘ Victoria Jubilee Choultry ' is liii The hnmMe fcuildlsg om 
•Hia foanfalion l« I'.oign^l to m.vk the deep loyalty of the people, and the grateful appradaiinn ol 
tbe ninAold blesunjs they enjoy under Her Majesty’s beogn sway. May the Cod of «tl nulou 
and creeds bless Her ond Her Royal HouseboU with lot£ tile and piMpeiliy, and He: wide 
Empire with peace nnd ecnlBUtncst." 

At the conclusion of this ceremony, sandal, sugar, and betel were distributed 
to those present The company then marched in procession Io the Kothandnra- 
maswami’s temple, where there was a musical entertainment and lianquet, provided 
by S. Prasanna Rcgunatha Dorai AvergaL At the same time service was performed 
in ilie Christian churches, which were beautifully decorated. There were pro- 
cessions and prayers in the Mohammedan mosque. At to P.M. the temple 
processions began, and the town was beautifully illuminated. Tl« gods of the 
two important Siva and Vishnu temples went together in procession. The festivities 
continued till 1 ».«. 

On the same day the construction of the “Victoria Jubilee Tank" ai 
JeyamkondashoUpuram was begun, and the foundation stone was laid of the 
“Victoria Jubilee School,” ai Kilapdur. 

ARKONAM (NORTH A ROOT). 

The rtwnc town c t Arbewsm A Ihe cSrtf jnction on Ihe Mndru Railway, .rrt ti» northern 
(trams of the SoLtli Indian Railwij. Its population b 1.110 ; of ulas 2,575 *re Hindui, 419 




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ilohimntdi»; and aa6 ChrUtUoa, Inclosing Europeans and Eanwuu. Tie town conUi:.. the 
station tuiMingi nl tht Madras and Sooth India Rnilway COapmiM, Sub-Magistrate's and Sab- 
Registrar's Oflicra, Police Station, Pat O&e. Choultry, Ac, Mtokm St&ool BmUafS, » Mosque, 
i Ch’nch, Ac. Edocsbon is entirely in tbe hand* of the SottloM XlisDra, which maintains a first 
grade Middle School with 106 boys, a large Primary Stliool with 154 boys, and a Gills’ School 
attended by 6* girls. There i. al.o a Block Srftool for atatara masters under the envision of the 
Tele£r>j>h Engineer of the Madras Railway, -ho resides here. The Rail -ay Workshops *»I 
Olhoea £ire work to abere a South of the popufotion. rtgr.colnre and iss-rrtiamllM farm the chief 
occupation of the remainder. Th. town Hi* 00 kcal manufactures. Rice, d nsts. and indco 
are the principal exports. Salt, liqtor, pi«e goodi, and keresinc oil are the chief imports 

The town assumed a holiday appearance on the 16th February. A large and 
handsome Pandal had been erected in front of the Choaltry ; and arches were placed 
at the four entrances into the town. Tlie streets were decorated with flags and 
tkeranam ; and the bouses were whitewashed, decorated, and illuminated. At 
6 At* a band of musicians played at the Pandal; at 6.30 am. the Railway 
Volunteers paraded, fired a feu de jote, and then marched to the rifle range, 
where they competed for the "Jubilee Prizes ’’ for which a collection had been 
marie among themselves. At S km. a special Thanksgiving Service was conducted 
at the Protestant Native Church, and Mass was said in the Roman Catholic 
Chapel. At to o’clock musicians marched through the streets of the town. 
Between to am. and 1 p.m. above 8co poor people were fed, and some of them 
also received cloth*. At 3 r.M. the teacher* and boys of the Middle School marched 
in procession from their school, with music and banners, bearing the mottoes 
“Vtvat Rigirta it Impcritrix'' "God bless our Gracious Empress," Ate On the 
way they were joined by the teacher; and children ?>f the Primary and Girls’ 
Schools. On arriving at the Pandal, where the chief residents of Arkonam were 
already assembled, the Middle School hoys sang a Tamil lyric, which wo* followed 
by a Mungalam , sung by one 0/ tlie native gentlemen present. A procession was 
then formed, with the school children in front, headed by the band. At 3.30 p.m. 
it started from the Pandal, moved on in good order over the long iron bridge that 
spans the Madras Railway and Sooth Indian Railway lines, and arrived at the 
military camping ground, where preparations had been made for sport* and fire- 
works The sports commenced at 5 p.m., with much enthusiasm, several local 
gentlemen having offered extra prize* The school children took pail in the sports, 
which included chatty race, all-four race, three-legged race, wheelbarrow race, tug- 
of-war, &c. At 6.30 r.M., after sweets and fruits bad been distributed to the 
children, the boy* of the Middle School sang the National Anthem, the whole 
assembly standing. The fireworks then commenced, and lasted till 8 o’clock. 
There were upward* of 3,000 people of all ages present. At the conclusion of 




Anpakota.] M Ihi PrenJencj) of Madras. •(> 

the fireworks ibe procession was reformed. and, returning by the same route, halted 
under the triumphal areh between the station and the town- After giving three 
hearty cheers for the Queen Empress, the assembly dispersed at 850 p m. The 
Presidential Address wan adopted and signed. 

ARNI (NORTH ARCOT). 

Arni hoi > popolaiko of 4.81 J, ra*.ly, HlnA* 4,177. Mcfcammedan* 536, Chr-iinrr. 
ill, and “ other*” jj. It was f.nxrly »n Uipcotant mlUtuy siuxo. It was itormul 1 17 
Clive in 1751, after he rad reprised Raja S*hih from Aron ; and in 1782, trader h* wall-. 
Sir F.yr* Conte defend the combined fort mi of tally anil !!)<!« AIL It is now the centre 
of * largo Unite nhbh -forms rhe chief occupation of the iahahiuea. There Is a ruined 
Fort her*, in which are lourel the cfices of Lie Deputy Collector. the I>. W. P. Sub- 
Dtirioaal OfScr, and the DUlrtcl Man -IS. 4:., with a Si.it* Tsmpla In the north -wen 
ecmer. dedicated to K)!.<i*idia«*aniL The laaslia nnoicureil is! thla tuwo it of esceptloiul 
escePenc*. 

Mefic* M. G- Vhwanadha 5\AsTKiAt, Rao Sahib. Ckairma* ; B. S. 
SeSHA *IV-NC<I, Swftar,; A. VrUHIW.Utl* AlTAU i W. P. CoHNei.lUS PltLM ; L.!*C.»PIA 
Navuski; and EnavaTHCI la Skuih S'lnn. 

Tlie approach of the Jubilee was proclaimed to the people by beat of tom-tom 
throughout the town and the surrounding villages on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Feb- 
ruary ; lnd, 00 the morning of the rfith, a raes-enger went round inviting the residents 
to decorate their houKS and street* with tfierand*i, and to illuminate the town at 
night. 280 poor Mohammedans nrd a few Christians were fed in the forenoon, 
and rice wa* distributed among 1,420 Hindu pool. At 3 p.h. on the i 5 th the 
KyUsaradaswami pod was Ukcn to the Soria Kunta Tank, and ffonted in proces- 
sion three times aroond it, attended by music and nautch girls. On the completion 
of the thin! round, the god wa* carried back, in the midst of a great crowd, to the 
temple in the Fort, the whole of which was splendidly illuminated, and a grand 
pyrotechnic display then took place in front of the Sub-Magistrarc's Office. Then 
followed the distribution of pan suftri, and the sprinkling of ros .'-water ; and the 
whole assembly shouted "Long live our Gracious Queen Victoria." The 
Presidential Addre** wa* adopted and signed.. On the night of the 17th a floating 
festival was celebrated in the Strecnivasa Perunul temple, in the presence of 
upwards of 6,000 people. 

ARUFUKOTA (MADURA). 

Arayolcctt ho. a poprlation of atoat 10,8)1 1 of whom 10,365 ire Hindus, 309 Me* am- 
-edara, rad 157 Chri«i»w It ha* lbyit 1.928 hauler. A good trade * rained co In 
cotton. It it ■ mine Inwn. and ha* a Sub-Reyiiiliai'i Office, a Fort Office, an American 
Church, a Loral Fond Dupensary. and iW. focr Schools receiving grvrts from the Loral 
Fond. TV. to*n was conultuted a Union under the Local Fund Act Weaviag a carried 
co to a con .Merabi" eilcoL 

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Jubilee Cmwitar.— Messrs. M. D. MamKam P(UAV, Cbeurem; the Be*. V. S. 
T»»Lon, Sardary; MamuMBD Bu»a>i Sai» r AnbalaU Sami Naicui* ; Vmravm 
NaKKei; Pare a u Peiuual Kaicke* ; liAiumoMAi Pruat; M oniAUUO Piii.ai ; 
anti fosr other. 

At daybreak on the r6th February- the town assumed a very gay appearance, being 
dressed in flags anil hunting. Thera name ami festoons overhang every street. A large 
number of the poor were fed in different places. Triumphal arches had been erected 
in the main streets by the people of different castes. Each of these arches bore an 
appropriate inscription in Tamil A spacious Pandal had been erected in front of 
the Police Station, where a large number of people assembled to do honour to Her 
Majesty. A portrait of Her Majesty was placed in a conspicuous part of the 
Panda), and was decorated with garland* of flowers. Native music played. The 
Rev. S. Taylor, the Secretary, made an interesting speech, in which he dwelt on the 
good government of Her Majesty, and the benefit* derived by India from it 
Three cheers were given Tor Her Majesty, and the meeting terminated with a 
distribution of sandal, betel, and sugar. The Ptesidencial Address was adapted. 

ASKA (GANJAMJ. 

71 . 1 * town, with 3.909 inhabitant* is the head-quartan of the ZcmliulSry of the «a« name. 
It possesses a Subordinate Coat, a Police Slot .on, Pat Ofttc. Se. It lies in 1 fertile nail of 
tcuntry, planted for t»e boh port with «sjar case. The total «upr-wwks of Mr. Mtnckin 
«tploy aheol !,«■> hands. All the toi«t Improvements in nuthiwry hare been lauoduced 
from Europe. 

Rice and cloths were distributed to 50O poor persons on the t6th February. Mr. 
Maluqdar Sundara Row fed t.ooo ryots. Special prayers were said in all the temples, 
the Roman Catholic church, and in the Mohammedan mosque, all of which were 
brilliantly illuminated. The home-owners illuminated the streets. In a large Pandal 
erected for the occasion, a lout 5,000 people assembled, and Messrs. Viswanathaiyar, 
Gopalrow, and Jagonadha CItoudati addressed thn meeting in F.ngiish, Tclugu, and 
Oriya. The Prcsde tidal Address was read and adopted, and the Police fired three 
volleys, after which fan tutari. fruits, and scents were distributed ; and cheers were 
given fee Her Majesty. There was a grand display of fireworks, and na inches were 
held throughout the night. On the ijth the Queen’s portrait, in a beautiful frame 
of artificial (lowers, accompanied by the temple gods, was carried in procession with 
music through the streets. A large crowd followed the procession, after which 
nautchcs were held. Several prisoners were released from the Subsidiary Jail. 





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ATMAKUK (KURNOOLJ. 

The populasloo of this town ii 3.498; of whora a.515 are Hindu', 83 ; Mussulman*, loi 16 
Native ChrKilMk There >re > Deputy Tifcsfldars Offer, and tiro 1 ceil f und Veraocalar Schools, 
tor beini! HIkIo, and the other Moiimioedan. The town carries on a teak trade in grain and 
limber- 

JttUltf Co*tmUUt.~Meuri P. St'08> R»0, CAoi-Mwn : R- Kosrtt Atv.vn. B. A., SeiO aey ; 
)!»)! KlIAJA Husmix S*lll»; XI. SU(»aBaYA WuDtlUA*! T*. Kama Rao ; Knin* Sr.xo ; 
I'natATVA; Nagi Kintii; SaiaikaTa ; Sasjui Reuon Makomio Mixam Saiiii ; nod 
Mamumid Kasin Sahio. 

The whole of the street* were dressed with evergreens, and Hags were displayed 
on which the word* "Jubilee," "G<xl save the Queen," Ate., were conspicuous. 
Several triumphal arches had been erected in the chief thoroughfares. The Deputy 
T'ahsi War's Cutcheny, the Police Station, the Sub-Registrar’s Office, the Local Fund 
Hospital, and the Choultry were tastefully decorated. The Chairman of the Jubilee 
Committee sat at the Choultry in the forenoon of the idth February, distributing food, 
cloths, and copper coins to the poor. /Itisfiafia m and auharuu were performed in 
the Hindu temples, and prayer* for Her Majesty were said in the mosques and 
churches. At 4 PM. a Durbar of the leading inhabitants of the station was held in the 
open h Mian opposite the Deputy Tahsildars Cutcherry. About 1,500 people of ail 
castes and creeds were present. Mr. B. Subba Rao, who was voted to the chair, 
addressed the assembly in Telugu on the advantages of British rule. Haji Khaja 
Hussain Sahib made a speech in Hindustani to the same effect. Mr. Ramasaivmy 
Aiyangar sang some Telugu verses, which he had composed foe the occasion. The 
beys of the Mohammedan School sang a Hindustani song, composed by Haji Khjja 
Hussain Sxhib. The boys of both schools also recited several vernacular * tan us. 
Next followed wrestling matches, and acrobatic performance*. There was a parade 
of the Police force of the station. Brahmin and Mohammedan priest* invoked 
blessing* on Her Majesty, ami on the Royal family. The Presidencul Address was 
adopted and signed. The National Anthem was sung in Telugu by the assembly, ar.U 
the Durbar terminated with three hearty cheers for the Empress The temple 
god, " Rama." was taken through the streets in procession, with music, Arc. A 
" Choultry * is to be buflt at the town in eommerootafion of the Jubilee. 

In several villages adjoining Atmakur, in the taluc of the same name, the 
event was celebrated with much enthusiasm. 

ATUR (SALEM). 

The jopnistion is 8,334. miilJC la r. 6 t 7 Iicums. Thoe are 7,319 Hindus, 8&1 Mohmn- 
mo!au>, and J35 Chritliins. 'Die town has » Fort which was owe of some importance, as it 





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comm luid i lb* pa« fron Salem 10 Sankaridraj. T*e diirf trails of ihe place a in paddy, ■Mdi b 
e> polled in lirsr quantities lo Salem. The loon contain* the ulltoa of a TitaBi/, a Ssb- 
Registrar, a Fuitu k anger. a Local Fool Overtur, a Po.ie Impertc*. a Sob.Fonm6i-.er; and 
there ii n Lwil Fund Diipemary, betide* a Travel ten ' Bungalow, and a ipneioot Chutirara. 
Inn said ting it carried on lo a sail! eiienl. There »ie two Indigo Kauorta Can-making x\o 
giver employ item lo roiny people. There it ■ Leedoa Mason School, n Grani-(n-AIil School, loo 
Pnl School ono Girl*’ School, nnd one Mohammedan St tvxL 

Jut/ fir Co « mtt : n . — Kakaca 5a«»pa7HI Modbusai, Chain *** ; D . Dawood Kiia.n 
Sakio, StmUry; Ac. 

A Public Meeting, attended by about 700 people, era* held in the afterr.000 of the 
1 6th February, at Nabi Saib's Choultry. Invitations had been issued 10 ihc managers 
of all the school* in the towns lo attend with their pupils ; and the latter were 
arranged in front of the assemblage. Mr. Kaluga Sahapatlii Mudelliar, Chairman 
of the Jubilee Committee, who presided, explained the object of the meeting. The 
Presidential Address vrr* adopted nnd signed. After several loyal speeches had 
hcen delivered, three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, sweet- 
meats were distributed to the children, and Bowers and pin tupuri to the adults. 
Cloths were distributed to the poor, and the gods were carried through the 
streets in procession. On the morning of the rjth, the scholar- of the London 
Mission School were assembled in the Taluk Cbtcberty compound for field 
sports, at the conclusion of which prites and sweetmeats were distributed. A 
Thanksgiving Service was afterwards held ia the Mission Church. 

BALIGUDA (GAN JAM 1 . 

Advantage was taken of the presence of Mr. J. C. Horsfall, C.S. the 
Govemrxtnt Agent, and three Police Officers (who had arrived on their Hill tour a 
few days previously) to make the celebration a success. Proceedings commenced at 
7 a m. on the 1 6th February with a parade of the Maliah Police Reserve. The 
Presidencial Address was read by Mr. Horsfall and adopted, after which a ftu dt jote 
was tired. The rest of the day was given up to sports and festivities. Archery, 
tug-of-war, putting the shot, high and lung jumps, and races followed one another in 
rapid succession. The Khonds were by no means skin- to enter into the Joyful spirit 
of die occasion, die chief difficulty being lo confine the entries for each event 
within reasonable limits. A race in which nine elephant* took parr was an imposing 
spectacle. At surnet a huge bonfire of nearly 10,000 cubic feet of wood, blared 
forth on the neighbouring hill of Morani, the name of which was dunged to 
“ Mnharani" in honour of the diy. At the same moment tome hundreds of 
Khond “ braves," win, had been priming themselves since noon, at a feast 








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provided for them by the Sub- Magistrate, burst into the Reserve lines, and 
commenced their national war-dance. The quadrangle covers some five acres of 
ground ; on three sides arc the lines of the Reserve, and on the fourth is a 
stockade. The whole was illuminated by innumerable oil lamps and Bengal lights. 
In the centre there was a fine bonfire, though a mere reflection, as it were, of the 
one on the hilL On one side there was an excited crowd with fireworks showering 
in their midst ; on the other some two or three hundred dusky warriors clad in 
flowing robes, their heads adorned with bisons' horns and peacocks' plumes, 
brandishing battle-axe* and hows, and gesticulating, shonirg, and dancing to the 
strains of their own weird music. “ Three cheers, and three cheers mote ” for the 
“ Great Maharani," led off by the Agent, and taken up enthusiastically by the 
crowd, brought the day's rejoicings to a dose. On the i jth rifle matches were held 
on the “ Range," which is one of the meat picturesque in the Presidency. The 
chief event was the “ Queen’s Prire* for picked shots of the Reserve. The prim 
was uon by a Khond, one of the few hill-men in the Police Reserve, who shot 
remarkably well, making two-thirds of the “highest possible." There was again a 
large concourse of spectators who were considerably impressed, as few of them had 
ever seen what could be done with a “Snider" at long distances, their previous 
expcr.coce being limited to the *' Brown Bess." 

The Jubilee had a double significance in Khondistnn, as it was in the year 
1 S3 7 — the year of Her Majesty's Accession — that Captain Campbell arrived 
above the ghats for the purpose of suppressing the “ Moriah,” or human sacrifice, 
though it was not tilt tome years later that a regular Agency was estahlislscd 
for that patposc. The fifty years have, perhaps, made a greater change in the 
Maliahs than in any other part of Hrr Majesty's dominion*. At the beginning of 
the period the whole tract of country on* almost unknown to Europeans, and 
“ Mcriah ” sacrifice prevailed. Now the country has been opened up by numerous 
roads while carts can go as far as Baliguda itself. Schools have been started, and 
Police-stations established in many places. A Special Assistant Agent, three Magis- 
trates and District Munsiffs, are stationed there for the administration of criminal 
and civil justice. 

BANGANAPALLE (KURNOOL). 

Hie St*tr of BanRsnipalk in the Kuraod Diiliict hi-, nn irea of 255 sqnnre biles, sad a 
popakuion of JO, 745, of whom four-fifths arc llindos, ami nearly one-fifth arc Mcfiumicedaas. It 
contains sirlj-fiwr towns and village*, of which Bwignnspoi-e is the capim! (population 2.822}. Tar 
annual revenue nmniirt* to abort £22,500. The eslile *as gnued in the seventeenth century by 
Ihc Kmpcrof Atreagreh to Mohammed fcg KGan, the cleat son of his VUier, In nhoee trealy it 




46 Ctkbrafion t/ thr JubiUt tf thi Quitn Emfrtu [B*p»«u. 



remained for three R.n.r.ocni Tbt Chirf dfal without m*> heir in 1747, 'h« > r '“» "< 

Hyderabad bestowed ihc estate npon ihe ancestor «f the presret Nawih. In 1S00 the •anrrMiiy 
■m iranifened by the Nltom to the Britah Goverumret. In cunsnptence cf lotnl diilortanee* 
the estate wu odmairtered hy the C Hector of Cnddapah from 1S25 to 1S4S. In th. litter yexr 
aitminidratira powers were giren to tho Chief uooa whom the title of No*xb wx« confused in 
1836 on the occasion of the vt.il uf lift. II. the Pf.tcc of Wait* to Madia.. 

Tloe Jubilee was celebrated in this State with the greatest enthusiasm. All 
the buildings in the town of Bangsnapalle having been previously whitewashed, the 
festivities commenced by a banquet given on the 16th February, by the Nawab Syel 
Fane Ali Khan Bahadur, C.S.I., to the Mohammedan population, which lasted until 
a. jo r.M. At 3 r «r. ihc Nawab held a Durbar, which was attended by all the nobles 
of the Court, and the representatives of the agricultural community. At 3.30 a 
congratulatory address was read in English and Hindustani, and received with cordial 
cheers. This was followed by prayers in the Durbar Hall for the long lifc and 
prosperity of Her Majesty the Qaeen Empress. After this followed the 
release of eight prisoners from the State jail, and a reduction in the sentences 
of four Olliers. This was succeeded by a salute of 31 guns from the ramparts 
of the Fort, and a distribution of attar and beteL From 6 e.n till dawn of 
the following day, Ihe Palace, public buildings, and the houses generally "ere 
illuminated with coloured anil plain lights, *rhtl« fireworks, music, ar.d dancing 
continued during the night On the morning of the r;ih, a distribution of 
food was made to about 8,000 persons, including visitors to the festival from the 
outlying districts ; and at night similar feasting look place, and there was nnotlier 
display of fireworks. During both of the celebration days prayers were oflerrd 
in the temples and mosques for Her Majesty’s long life and prosperity, anti 
« distribution of alms was made among the poor. The Nawab defrayal all the 
charges 

IIAPATLA (K1STNAJ. 

Tie pcycUtien of Bapxtla is 6 ,<& 6 , oospoicd or Hindus. M dun Ml am. in! 150 Chriitlans. 
lUpitla «»» contlituled a Uniou undo the Local Iknrdi' Act, end a Panchxyel hid been 
appointed. The Poncfcaycl ccosiiu of two oBelal oral fair non-officiil members The town con- 
tains a TnhiiWir's Office, a Post Office, a Dinner Mamiffs Cant, an Axinuit Engineer's Office. 
»>-l a Local Fund Diipensiry. There ure a First Orade Local Fund Middle School, three 
Vcmxcalxr fclranratxry Boy. 1 Schoolt, an American Iuthtran Mission GlrS.' School, an Ameilvin 
Bapriti Mvssicei Girls* School, a Mohammedan School, and n Boanlmg School. 

CflimiMv.— Mean. Varanasi Subb*u*k»ak Pv*TAi.tr, It. A., BL, Cdm-wan; 
Masciiaixa Jagannadiiau, aid AKNAVAtAI"U PtIKI>AHIKO)UHUDU,/Mar Santariu ; VaMVRI 
Rakassa Pu.vrALio ; Katha S.vhaiatiii Piuav, B.A., BC.E. j Mahomsiad Faziaua 
Saib : VfcutiiNOt Tuohaia Row; Viniauuh Vrnkata Lamhmi Naiammua Row; Rev. 
E. Bctt-AOn ; and twroly three others. 




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The celebration was of a roast gratifying character. Spacious and handsome 
Pandals were erected in different parts of the town, and the street dccoTAtiona, 
with appropriate mottoes in English and Tclugu, were all that could be desired 
At night an the 16th February the streets were illuminated with numerous lamps, 
and there was a grand display of fireworks, exceeding anything that had previously 
been seen in this town. Speeches were made in the evening in English, Telugu, 
Hindustani, and Sanscrit, and the Preaidendil Address was adopted and signed. 
The festivities were prolonged until midnight. It was resolved to pay over the 
balance of the subscriptions that remained after defraying the expenses of the local 
festivities to the District Committee at Masulipatam, for the proposed Industrial 
School and Museum at Bezwodo. 

There were Jubilee celebrations in almost eveTy village of the taluk. 

BELLARY (TOWN). 

Bdkiy it ih* chief to»n of the Baflny Diitrict. It h*i a pcpditloa of 53.460 : of vhoai 
34,636 are llbdm. 15,06$ XCohMhmwfan*, 3,566 Ch rating and 190 belong to other religions. It 
i% :h « herd -quitters of t Brigade of the Mulra* A mj, ar.il of the Collector »t>d Judge of the Db- 
tn<t. It wm ceded by the Niram ci Hydernkwi to the British Co* emmet! ia the ymr 180a 
Auuxtg tlw Hindus there are Lnxjycti, Brahmin* Vjiijj, Juns. and a few K^chamu. Here is 
cu caicnrive export trade in cotton, raw hides, areca oat*. PSgery, aod dried oxoirwt. The 
m on u fact ere ci rough cor too cloths, cotton cu(^u, wool ten eunKics, and the unnlng o 4 Imiher, 
fjnw* rr ploymmt to a taige porturo of tie town popiliuca. I here is a sptnnlr^ mill, in which 
*ev*rxl Xundred* of |*ojde arc employed. There are t»o Sthooh teaching up to the Matriculation 
Standard. 

Jkliht CtmmtUtt . — Messrs J. D. GoLtfixciiAM, Clair men ; V. Axaxtka Ckaelv, 
Sttrciary , J. \V. Bors j If. M. Winteuwtiiam ; Colonxl PaoSows; COLON it J XL C. 
Galloway ; A. Sasai'ahiy Mvmlmai, 1 <AI> Bakaih»m D. Asraham; M, Abraham j 
E niAHiM Sait Bakamjr; Kakllm Sahib Khas Sahib; Gadicy Emax Sahib; and 
thirteen others. 

At 6 a m. on the 16th February there was a parade of the troops when ifu it 
hit was fired, and cheers were given for Her Majesty. The ceremony of opening the 
41 Victoria Jubilee Garden," one of the permanent memorials of the Jubilee in this 
town, was performed at 8 a.m. in the pec?encc of a very numerous assemblage. The 
dittribution of aims to the poor commenced at 9 a.m., at the Prince of Wales's 
Choultry. Over 1,200 people were presented with cumbbes, cloths, and money. 
Between 3 and 6 p.k. sports, including wrestling, racing, and a steeplechase, u<ere held. 
In the evening the town was splendidly illuminated ; prayers were offered in almost all 
the temples ; and the deities were taken in procession through the principal streets. 
At 9.30 p.m. there was a display of fireworks on the esplanade between the Sessions 
Court house and the Dispensary building The band of the 16th Regiment performed 




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an excellent programme. Native music and dancing commenced at 11 r.*«- in the 
I’rince of Wales's Choultry, and continued till a late hour. A laige portrait of 
Her Majesty was placed in the Hall of the Choultry. The Piesidcnci.il Address was 
adopted and signed. About a 0,000 people took part in the celebration, and there 
was much enthusiasm. On the 17th a treat was given to the poor, and to orphan 
children. 

BERI1AMPORE (GANJAMj. 

1>~- town I* Um henl-jraners of (he Gsi»>nn Diilrici. It |,ss 1 population of J 3-599. 
occupying a.973 homo. There ait Hindus. t,*oi MotumuneJias, and <<«5 Christians- It 

mnfrxxw public builthngi. It c*rh« on a lir^e 5 *j$v trade ; and *s1k ckrtli U murcfic- 
iiici here, 

J. 0. HoRSFAlX; C. I- I*. Cuumixg ; CoLoxfct. G. MURRAY ; 
Mr. F. J. V. Miaou* ; Dr. J. L. Vaxcktzkl ; Main. F’Xizoirald ; O. V. RamaYYA Pi/ntai.u ; 
R KajaUNOAM SMTXI ; nnd thiry-four others. 

In the morning of the 16th February prayers were offered in the Protestant and 
Roman Catholic churches, in the mosques, temples, and mutts. In the afternoon 
athletic sjorts were held for the College and Town schoolboys, and prizes were 
awarded. Sweetmeats wae given to the boys and girls preseut. The Municipal Town 
Hi'. I was gaily decorated, and there was a large meeting of people of all classes held 
there. Mi. Thompson, the District Judge, presided. The Presidential Addtess wig 
rood in English, Tclugu, Uriya, and Hindustani, and a volley was fired by the Town 
Police after each reading. It was then adopted with acclamation, In the evening 
gods were carried in procession through the town to the Esplanade, near the Municipal 
Ofike, accompanied by two nautch patties. There was also a grand display ot 
fireworks. Attar, camphor, garlands, and Hvcnder were distributed to the European 
and Eurasian ladies and gentlemen present. There was a large crowd. The town 
Police and Municipal establishment had a nautch party, and distributed pan sufari 
and attar. The main street, in which the Post and Telegraph Offices arc situated, 
was beautifully illuminated, and 10 also were many houses. On the evening of 
the ijth cooked rice, with dholl, vegetables, Ac., wai distributed to about 
3.500 people. 

BEZWADA (KISTNAJ. 

Itowidt (WU^IO the lurctn.ot pface imting th« towns of the Krena dim'd. The populatlem 
i» 9.338. c'cipciting 7.605 Hindu, i,!?4 MoW-redsni, and 145 Christians; oiUeis, 2. It 
o*taim indent Btxidhi* temples and llmdu pagodat nl B «lt uchtrrfopeal iotccest. It lies on 
the left lank of tbe Kutni ti.rt. and is surroiodol by hilti Use Amcoi owui rutted here .scu*.s 
Ih; swied rivet I. a sauce ol minllold bteuinRt. The tdegnph wires Irani Mji1-u 6. Cilcutm ire 
tarried across the Kistai frees hill to hill in . -in-le spin, the lodges; yet erected .ny.W, 
Eerwadi it the head-iuir.crs of the SapetlniarHng Engiwer, of rise Lactuiivc Engineer, of the 




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Hraii-Auiflint CoUretM, »nJ iho Total lilsr. It contain! »>vral piblic cdictt, and a OUjrtiury, 
a library, a Rcadlac room, and the D.P.W. Weriohopt, The Taluk Btiarrl mo- ivs of twelve 
tr.cmbcn, of whom fear air otficiali. oed E»c ire neo .officials. T&e Bcioada I'ulie comiu> of nitre 
members. of whom (our are olbrMts, "ml eight ntm-cricinli. Tie educational iosiiW.ioBi are !ha 
Church Minion High Sdionl, awl tint Tlu&tlc Primary School. There are many Resells grant 
Venaca'ai primiry nhcoh There it alto a Cattc GW Scho.1 maintained by the Church 
Jltwiminry Society, The town it celebrated hr let ancient monument!. insenjuic®!. temples, and 
cavet. It is U-j a place of pilgrimicr In a fe» moot In it will become the ternrinot of Ibe 
Nium’a Guaranteed Railway, axel of the Briar; Kittna State Raiiwa;. In cim.r^uno ol In 
ri'ir.g imro-tince, tutd the rapid incette cf its population, meoiarei have teen taken to citcod the 
limit* cf the town. and to form a new Peftih, to be railed after the IVce cf ftsclinghom and 
Chandna, Governor cf Madras from l8jj to 1880. 

/.Wrr Cmmrfx.— Met-.ra P. R.vacii.-nsa Row, ; G. I>. Wvaaow ; C. II H 

BORLTO* 1 W. J. Be Mo* ; the Rev. F. N. Auundu. M.A. ; the Rev. Mr. Atkimon , 
Meun. P. Virsasao MV Naido, Row Santa; Meti Shamsuossji Sam a; M Ethurajoiu 
P lLLAV, Row Sam* ; and twenty-four rtUrs. 

The Jubilee was celebrated here with great enthusiasm by all classes. Early in 
the morning of the 16th February, Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of 
worship. At 8 am. a procession cunt pared of the members of the Jubilee Committee 
and other gentlemen, headed by the Head-Assistant Collector, and preceded by 
musicians, left the Tahsildar’s Cntchcrry, and visited two of the important temples in 
the station. The proceiaion, with Hindu music, passed a mosque at which Moslem 
service was just then being conducted There was no desire expressed, or attempt 
made to stop the music, thus proving that all race and religious prejudice had been 
laid aside for the occasion of the loyal celebration. From 9.30 to to a.m. cloths were 
distributed at the Taluk Cutchcny to 50 men and women who liad been selected for 
the purpose on the previous clay. At noon 500 poor people were fed. Three prisoners 
were released. The streets were decorated with festoons of green leaves. The 
Tahsildar's Cutchcrry, which had been selected for the public meeting, was specially 
decorated and fitted up for the ceremony. At the chief entrance was erected a grand 
arch, which bore m gold letters lire mottoes " God save tire Empress, ” and “ Long 
live the Empress.'" On the record tower of the Citrhcrry was hoisted alarge Union 
Jack, and on each side there were rows of banners and bannerets. The interior of 
the Cutcherry was also prettily decorated with flowers. At the head of the hall a 
picture of Her Majesty and the Royal Family was placed on a throne wrought in 
purple and gold, surmounted by the Royal Coat of Arms. Evergreens were placed 
at the foot of the throne. Native music played throughout the day at the 
Cutcherry. The members of the Vuayanada Berwada Sabha went in jfoctittOQ 
through the streets, distributing Tclogu circulars, printed on yellow paper, having the 
ends dipped in saffron and a'tar, inviting the population to illuminate their houses. 



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The procession arrived nt the Talrnldir’s Cutcheiry at 3 p.m., when the sport* 
began. There were flat rices, bucket race*, tick races, egg and spoon race*, and 
tup-of nar. At the dose of the sports the people repaired in large numbers to the 
Cutcherry. More than 4,0=0 people -etc prerent. At 5 p.m. the Presidency I 
Address was read in English by Mr. P. Ramachandra Row, Acting Head-Assistant 
Collector, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, and was enthus'astically adopted. 
Translations of it in Telugu and Hindustani were also read. A Sanscrit 
address, composed by the Virayanada Sabhi for the occasion, was read, and meet 
favourably received. After a performance of Hindu music. “ God save the Queen " 
was sung by the European ladies and gentlemen of the station present, to an 
harmonium accompaniment. A /<« < it pit was fired by the police. At nightfall 
the hall was illuminated with chandeliers and globes; and the compound with 
lamps, torches, and coloured lights. The arena in the compound was crowded with 
eager spectators who had assembled to witness a native dramitic performance. A 
display of fireworks followed, which lasted till about 10 p.m. Refreshments were 
provided for all who chow to pot take of them- Beacons were lit on the hilli. 
Some of the offices and a few private residence* were illuminated. A nautch and 
native music party were held on the following day. In the unanimity and 
enthusiasm with which the Jubilee was celebrated; in the perfectly spontaneous 
character of the proceedings ; and in the loyal ardour with which all classes 
demonstrated their attachment to their Sovereign, Berwada did herself signal 
honour. The permanent memorial is to take the form of a "Technical Institute 
and Museum," in the new Buckingham and Clundos petlah. 

HHADRACHAI.AN (GODAVERTp 

7 h# popilxiion of BhaihtthalAm tt 1,301, consiitir^ of Rrihtnint, [IayIam, Smlr**. to I 
Mclmmmsiiani ; the Sedras predooiiute. Tbt jungfe villages of the ultk ire inhibited by 
aixJ Reddies. Edocatioi is projressin g. There *re »booi fifteen Primary Vowtuhr Sihoolt, both 
Govr-amcr* aad Mittinn, In dilfcrcnt pirn of the lakfc, a Government Second Grade 

MfcSdt* School. 

Twbiltt Ccmvntta. -Mcttn PATO^tv Tihumala Rao PONtALU, Chairman ; K. Ramasattmt 
NaIDU. S ft Mary ; KaDUKT SADASIVA RAO PONTALV J Y&SAM RaJCCIAK NaIDU : led CtfECCA 
Mamxyam. 

The town assumed a gala appearance on the rooming of the 16th February. The 
streets and houses were prettily decorated. In the forenoon food and cloths were 
distributed among the poor and helpless, and the Koyas were treated in honour 
of the occasion. A beautifully decorated Pandal had been erected in front of the 
Government Middle School. A meeting was held here from 4 to ri p.m. There 
ytctc over 500 persons present, and addresses on the family, history, and good 




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government of Hct Majesty, were delivered in English and Telugu. The 
Pxe6idencial Address was adopted and signed. Native music was played at 
intervals. Then followed a dance by a number of Koyas. At the termination 
of the public meeting there was a mutch, after which the whole assembly took 
part in the procession of Rama, the god of the town. The festivities wound 
up with a fine display of fireworks. A “Choultry " is to be erected as a permanent 
memorial of the Jubilee. 

BHAVANI (COIMBATOREI. 

The pspoUtirn of this town is 5.030. of whom 5.672 are Hindav There are fuor Rcsulti 
pant Schools in this towa Carpets and cloths of an exodlmt kind are mnoufuctared here. The 
principal trade ii in carpets, cloths, and grain. 

On the morning of the 16th February the town presented a very bright appearance. 
A tastefully arranged Pandal had been erected in front of the Taluk CatcJierry. 
More than 550 poor |*ople were fed, and a few of them were presented with 
cloths. Prayers were offered iti all the temples and mosques for the long life of the 
Queen, and the prosperity of the British Empire, From 2 to 4 p.m. a Durbar was 
held in the Taluk Cutcbcny building, wit ere over i,oci ryots and merchants had 
assembled to do honour to ller Majesty. A singing party was held, ar.d sandal 
and betei nnt were distributed among all present. At ihe Durbar an address on the 
administration of the British Government was read by Mr. Dhondu Rao, and the 
Durbsr terminated in the offering up, by the whole assembly, of a prayer for the 
prosperity and long life of the Queen Empress. Tire Presidencial Address was 
adopted and signed. A: 4 p.m. a portrait of Her Majesty was taken in procession 
on an elephant, with great pomp, thiough the streets of the town, followed by a 
body of Police Constables in uniform The procession relumed at 6 p.m. The 
Hindu gods and goddesses were taken in procession at 8 p.m., followed by a large 
crowd of people, with music, fireworks, Are. The Mohammedans also went in 
procession from their mosque, w hich was prettily illuminated. On the morning of 
the 17th cloths were distributed to the poor, and at noon a Durbar was held. At 
5 p.m. a distribution of sandal and fait safari took place. A prayer for tire 
prosperity of Her Majcsy was then offered. Addresses appropriate to the occasion 
were delivered. The permanent memorial of the Jubilee will take the form of a 
“ Reading Room." 

BHOWANAGHERRY (SOUTH ARCOT). 

Early in the morning of the 16th February people of all classes met in tire office 
of the Sub-Magistrate, in front of which a Pandal had been erected. An arch bearing 





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the inscription, “ G«d save the Queen Empress," had been placed at the entrance, and 
native muse played. The assembly then went in procession through the streets, 
visiting the Local Fund School and the Mohammedan Girls' School lot the purpose 
o f treating the boys and girls to refreshments. At the former School thete was a 
grand demonstration of joy. A brief account of the benefits of the British 
administration was read to the people amidst shouts of applause. Sandal and 
fan lufiari, sugar and fiowen, were distributed to the boys, and to the people 
assembled Tl\e Presidential Address was adopted and signed. The streets were 
ornamented with festoons. Children of all classes were treated to sugar. In the 
temples of Vishnu, Siva, Piliyar, and the village goddess, abisMakam and arthantu 
were performed, and in them and in the rocoques prayers were offered for the 
prosperity and continuance of the Qaccn’s reign. An uliavam was organised for 
Vishnu. The image was carried with great pomp to the hanks of the Mullipollsm 
tank. Here hundreds of poor were fed. In the evening there was again a 
gathering in front of the Sub-Magistrate’s office, where sports were held. There 
was music and dancing. The streets, houses, and offices were splendidly illuminated. 
The image of Vishnu was carried in procession attended by a large crowd from 
the tank to the temple. A display of fireworks ensued, and the rejoicings were 
brought to a close by the people shouting " Victory to Her Majesty the Queen 




BIMLIPATAM (VJZAQAPaTAM). 

This import ceded by the Dutch to the bniUlt Government fat (lie y mi 182;. Tie 
population is 9,528. divided thus i— Hindus. 8,737 ; Vchammedus. y,<y, Chrinun. 232. There 
itv two Mtnictpjl Sc'>xts — > Town Softool and 0 Middle School. Thor are eigtu Results grant 
Schools Large quoultiw of gincelly, indices nlgur. rapi«ol. tureoin. ■yral-luans, and 
.^ttgery ;rt exported. Gunny doth! ue manulaaured. Vaitcos kinds <t furniture, and gold and 
Utter tmnicnti, rop;»r and tnsswire are mode here. Ckch-wening and pottery-making are 
also canted cu. 

JuMtt Co*mf/ri. — M»ms. V. AxAKrKAXOW PuvTAt tt, Rao Sahib, CAt/™,iw ; J. A. D. 
McDOOOaiA i W. J. Evaxs ; T. Kirrrxo ; W. P. A. GMSsniin; Captaix R. MltuOi 
»l»n. PortA VeiAXAVTA 1 C. P. Tutor axxaii ; and eighteen other*. 

More than 300 poor people were feel, and many cf them clothed, on the 16th 
February. The illuminations of the temples, one of them situated on a conspicuous 
hill in the town, were very picturesque. The Jubilee meeting was convened at 
3 p.m. in the Municipal Hall, which was crowded to excess. There were over i.coo 
persons present. The Preside ncial Address was read in English, before Her 
Majesty’s portrait, and was received with cheers. It was also read in Telugu. It 
was then adopted. After the sprinkling of rose-water and the distribution of fan 




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SUfari, the whole assembly went in procession, Her Majesty's photograph being 
carried in a howdah on an elephant. More than r.oon persona accompanied the 
procession. Tbe procession returned at 3 a.m. Just as darkness set in there was 
a grand display of fireworks. In honour of tlie Jubilee, Sri Rajah Vuppulapati 
Venkata Vizi a Gopal razee Bahadur Garu, proprietor of the Go pa! pore estate, 
promised to endow the Ripon Poor House, Bimlipatam, with land worth Rs. 5,000. 

HOBBU.I (MZACAPATAMi. 

Bobbili, the chief town ot thi saeienl ZmrAxrj of Bobbili, u tbr of tbs Xi.ih. The 

popalnlKQB 14.946: ot whom 14 - $45 *• Himtuf. JJ 9 Mobnmrrolie*. 38 Chr«i»n<, and 31 betels 
to other rel«xms. The town !.i» horn made a Union aodrr the Leal Bc-rrli' Act. The chief 
ohiPM looted hers ue the Revenue Cutehcry, Sub-Mi^in rate's Com, Police Station, the Rajab'a 
High School, Leal Feed bisf-emuy, Soh-k^Uin..'. Olba, ad Coal 0*«. The Amreteaa 
Ba|Jln « »«! hr .5 an MjMUhment here. The waving rd cottc® cloths »nd the inuaficiuc ot 
heat aid brll-wetal orticles arc carried 00. The majority of the people live by cultivating rice, 
“EE 7 . gingelly, ami «pr-ca®e. 

Jufolrt Cemmiau. — M erar* K. NaoXBHermsa Kao Puxtalu, CMrma* ; G. Ranoaks- 
VARULU P A7UADL* 1 C. SfTARAMAVYA PCWTALUi S. SUIWAHAMV A ln«, B.A. ; C. L. 
SaiHiVAiA Row Citrrrr ; P. Vskkatakow PrKT.au 1 and five cv.hdre. 

All the streets in the town, and die principal buildings belonging lo the Rajah, 
were decorated with thornnanu, fcuoons, &C. A triumphal arch, which bore the 
inscription, “ God bless the Queen,” adorned the large gate of the nor fort. Guns 
were fired in quick succession, and the Rajah's sepoys paraded on the open ground 
in front of the new fott at 6 o’clock on the 16th February, and fired a Jtu dt joie. The 
Rajah’s band was in attendance. Between 9 and 1 1 a.m. fruits were distributed to the 
children of the Pial schools in the town. 190 peer and needy persons were fed with rice, 
dboll, and mutton, at noon j ar.d again at night. Of that number 146 received cloths ; 
the rest, who were the inmates of the Rajah's Poor House, had received cloths a 
month or two previously. In the Chuttram roo Smarts Brahmins were fed, and 50 
Vaishnavas were ted in the pagoda, in which prayers were offered, and pvjak made in 
the rumd of the Queen Empress. The chief people of the town assembled in the 
Cutcheny Hall of tbe Samastamm at 4 f.h., where essays were read, and speeches 
made describing the virtues of Her Majesty, and the benefits enjoyed by the country 
under the British rule. The Presidential Address was adopted ar.d signed. The 
meeting lasted till 6 F.M., when a grand procession, with Sri Venu Copals wami. the 
god of the local pagoda, at its head, set out, and passed through the principal streets 
with great pomp. The Rajah was away at Waltair, whither he had gone to arrange 
for an entertainment to tbe European residents in hocour of the Jubilee He also 
arranged for decorating all the villages in the Zemindaiy with thnranami, ftc. ; and 




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drunw were beaten and trumpets sounded at intervals, throughout She day. The 
l»resent market of Bobbili is in a bad state, and the construction of a new one in u 
convenient locality has been under contemplation for a long time. The Rajah took 
this opportunity to erect a suitable market, and named it "The Victoria Market. ‘ 
He also remitted arrears of revenue due from the ryots to live extent of a lakh and 
a half in honour of Her Majcity. 

BODINAYAKANUR (MADURA). 

The town <i Boimejakicur it five milet frea :fce fox cf the Travoncore hills 1 1 it the chief 
tone of a Zemindar? of niietyeybt vjnir rnilf, containing twmly-ona hucleu. Ichn* 

■ population ol 14,759, cowutingof C be lots. RowlHen, CMiIiet, Einvuirtv, uvl oih« cute people. 
There are 13.914 Hindis 619 MohurawdaiU) and Jib ChrMLtni. The altilrs of the town ire 
looked »h«r by * PinchiJH Union. A ficod trade tt curled oa la to. oiSee. Sic., proceed 00 the 
Uvikuium HilU. 

Juki * CmuUMv.— Mean. T. R Kahaiaja I'asdiaii Naickii. Ctatrpu * ; VntAYYA 
Rownita *nd Kcmabaiwami Cuarm*, Ji.nl Stn vUria : V. M. Joiertt NaHAR ; SahaKaii 
PUSAXA KuWTIIXR j Ud PniXICIALAVAl ROIVTUSB. 

A Royal salute was fired at daybreak on the 16th February, and the people who 
had been invited from the villages of the Bodinayakanur Zemincary by the Jubilee 
Coremittee assembled in front of the Zemindar's palace, which was beautifully deco- 
rated, and joined in offering prayer for Her Majesty. At about 8 a.m. the school 
children and boys mnstcred, and marched thence in procession to the school building, 
which had been gaily decorated. A large number of people were presect, including 
the Zemindar. The children sang the Kun/mi song, and cheers were given for Her 
Majesty. That was followed by musk and dancing. Native music was played at 
the Cutchetry all day at intervals. About 11 o'clock tbc ceremony of laying the 
foundation stone of the " Lamp Pok." which is to be the local memorial of the 
Jubilee, in front of the palace, was performed by the Chairman of the Committee 
in the presence of a numerous assembly. A Jubilee proclamation was then read by 
Mr. Subka Iyer, and the people gave three elvers for Her Majesty. At about 3 ?.«. 
the Zemindar of Periyar, in company with the Zemindar of the town and other 
gentlemen, went in procession to the school building, where a Tamil poet entertained 
the audience with an exhibition of aihlai'oihunan {an ait by which a man meditates 
upon many subjects at the same time). A long speech on the Jubilee of Her 
Majesty, and on the blessings of British rule in India, was delivered by Mr. V. M. 
Joseph Nadar, Hospital Assistant, the Chairman of the Union. The Presidential 
Address was adopted and signed- The people gave three cheers for Her Majesty. 
About 303 poor people were fed. A flu was given to about 500 school children 
and others. About 60 poor people were presented with new cloths- At S p.m. 




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there was a giand procession, in which the Zemindar of Periyur ind the poet above 
referred to took part. During the procession betel-nuts and snndal were distributed 
to the people. The proclamation was again read as the procession passed along 
the decorated streets. The American ?.Iission congregation, headed by their pastor, 
the Rev. E. Seymour, marched through the streets m procession. They had erected 
a triumphal arch, which bore the inscription, “ Long Live Her Most Gracious 
Majesty the Queen," in large characters. From 10 to n at night there were several 
entertainments. 

CALICUT (MALABAR). 

ThK lovn i. telierel to haw ixe. banded by CT«wa i» PeeimoL Vasco de Gama, 
dUonetfr of Indis. landed here on the xth May. 1498. Ttc ForUigMte eBorted > stnUmcni in 
1 501 ; the F mich .u««ded them in 1722 1 the I.M1I1 followed In 175s ; sad the British in 1780. 
"he town k»«* it. nice to "calito.” The populaiioa is tfc- 57,003, eanpowd ehiefly of Naira. 
Tletv *nd Mopish 1. The tuple exports art coffee, gi-ger, pepper, eanUmom., mi. vooiea, 
coppenh. Ac. The chief anci«l residents are the Collector of Malabar, the DMlriet Jwlc*, ih' 
SopentteideM of Police, the Diitrict Surgeon. the Chaplain, the Port Oftcer, the E»ei»llvr 
Engineer, the Loal Fund Engineer, the SEperinteadcat of Telegraph, the Forex Officer. A.-. Foe 
some years put (detachment of Earopean troop* has been station*! at the West Uiil Bimcii 
Calicut is the hetd-q«art*ra of the Malabar VefcmMr Ritn. There is a Municipal CoodtU, 
m n i h t l lt f of «i« reminded, and tighten e'rclpl Councillors, uippoeting 1 Hospital and Dispensary, 
a Leper and Small pM HospiUl. ai well as several school*. 

A! 6.30 a-m. on the morning of the 16th February there was a simultaneous 
parade of the Head quarter Companies of the Malabar Volunteer Rides, under the 
command of Major Logan (Collector of Malabar), on the taaiJan near the 
large tank of Calicut, and also of the detachment of the Royal Fusiliers 
stationed at West Hill Barracks, under the command of Captain Dense. The 
parade attracted a large crowd of people. A fu do foie and Royal salute were 
followed by three cheers for the Queen Empress, and the National Anthem was 
rang. The Volunteers and Regulars then marched to church, where a special 
service was held. From 9 a.M. to noon, the distribution of rice and food to the 
poor proceeds! . At 3.30 r.u. between 7,000 and 8,000 people met to witness the 
sports. There were pony races, walking matches, sack races, obstacle races, high 
jumps, and long jumps. As the evening drew in, the Mananchetra Tank and the 
Municipal Garden on its northern bank, were beautifully illuminated. On the four 
sides of both tank and garden is a wall of open stonework, along the whole length 
of which, as well as on the arches, lights were placed. The town generally was 
very prettily illuminated. The residence of the Collector was bright with lamps. 
That officer entertained Heads of Departments at dinner ; whQe the District Judge, 
Mr. F. H. Wilkinson, was, in another quarter of the town, promoting brotherly 




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feeling m President of the Kerala Masonic Ledge, at which Europeans, Eurasians, 
Naim, Tiers, and Parsers sa: down to a Jubilee dinner. For the multitude there 
were native theatricals and music at various Piindalson the tank utaidan. On the 
ijtlt. at 3.30 p.w., there was a regatta, which was a source of much interest to Urge 
crowds of people who assembled on live beach near the pier. In the spacious 
compound of the German Mission House, and in that of the Government College, 
the juvenile portion of the Calicut community was entertained with sports and a 
treat. A banquet, in honour of the Jubilee, was given at the Malabar Club. The 
festivities were brought to u dose by a display of fireworks front the beach and pier. 
The Presidential Address was adopted and signed. 

CANNAXORE (MALABAR). 

Oiitktncffc U ii small sci.]>aft towx» la ibe north of Miiihxr. It wet one of the c&r)ie«t 
settlements of the rortngxifcw^ and W«co de Gacn trail! 1 Fort here, which it Rill in cxisjmkc. and 
mode Cmntncrc the ceatrc of the pepjfcff tr&de. The towa nfitewird* kU into the hand! of the 
Dutch, irrl tho, l»y prrchwe, became n powMioo, *i>:! the **/ A/aknl Beeby, t. Mohimtne^Un 
female nJer of the Lxccidivcs. Moch trade wn* cirrad on wr.h Amhjn, Beagnt. nnd the LAoendivee, 
la 1774 Ilyder Ali subjugated the plice. lc 179?, 07 :he treaty of SeriegnpoUra, it caroe under 
the DtttUh power, and was made a cantonmem, a zA until tho beginning of the cnrrtnt year it was the 
headquarters of one of the Military Pinrio:-. of lie Madras Pretiiieoey. TTw nfiain of the loan 
are zdminbtcrcd hy a Municipal Council, co rw'rrting «r qptotD members twelve nf whom nrc 
cleacd by the people 'Hie population it *6,386, turociy, 10,656 If 11,617 Mohnmmednni, 
and 4,113 Chriviaiw aivl «<lieK EdtnsUion kai mty.\ v great prC^KU among lU On* inn 
and Hindu population. Thexr are MVtnl Primary School* for h /$% under private management, 
tccciving Remit! grwii from the Maosapoltty. There are nlw five Pri«*--y Sd:c-o& foe girt*. The 
B*«I Mission bai tiree schools, of which one b 1 High School. The Municipality hai a 
High School. 

/Met Comwrittet.—V*. & C. SakKIES, Cknicma* ; \V. P. SCHONTKAX* Smtery : >1 <*ees 
E. GAtttMh ; W. G. B BftoWNB; A ANNA&AWMY IVtR ; B. D'RoSAklO; MAMQKJBX 
I’assahkoy : Hajee Abiool Ramies ; L. B. Reoo ; W. P. Gricmox ; c. Ch»«o Cooxcir ; 
■sd sr ren others. 

A spacious and l>eautiful Pandal had been erected in the centre of the tnaidan % 
and bore numerous appropriate inscriptions. Booties were built all round the plain, 
where a fair was held The whole town was decorated with flags, inscriptions, and 
evergreens. Festocos were hung in every street. At 6.30 a.m. on the frith February 
the European Detachment and the Native Regiment paraded in full dress on the 
i«oida> r. They fired a /tu dt joie^ gave three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress, 
and then marched just the saluting point. S(>ecial services of Thanksgiving were held 
nt 7 a.m. in the Roman Catholic Trinity Church, and at 9 a.m. in the Basel German 
Mission Church, uhere prayers vierc offered on behalf of Her Majesty and the Royal 




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Family. At to o'clock rice waa distributed simultaneously at two localities to 
nearly 3,000 poor people, including children. At 3 r.n. great numbers of people of 
all castes and creeds began to pour in from all parts of the town and the suburbs. 
All were in their gala dress. The Pandal aflorded accommodation to about 5 co 
persons, and between 1 r.oo= and 14,000 persons were on the malia* to witness the 
sports, before the spons commenced, at the request ol the Jubilee Committee 
and on their behalf, Mr. T. Zccharias, Had Master of the II. M. High School, 
delivered an interesting address in Malay akin on the importance of the occasion, 
after which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress. The National 
Antliciu was then sung, both in Malayahm ami m English by the children of the 
Hinda Girb' school. 'Hie Presidential Address was* adopted and signed. The 
sports now commenced and lasted till 6.30 p.m. The Band of the nth Regiment 
M. L was in attendance. At ; p.m. the illuminations commenced. The whole 
•own as well as the Pandal was beautifully illuminated During the night various 
entertainments were provided for the masse*. A Malayahm drama, entitled 
Kathakali, was enacted. The prcteedbgi terminated at midnight. At 3 e.n on 
the following day the Pandal was again filled with people, and sports were held. 
At 6 o’clock the National Anthem was sung os be fere : and the town and Pandal 
were again illuminated. At 9 PX mine 18, coo to 30,000 people assembled to 
witness the fireworks, which lasted nearly an hour. Another MaUynlam play was 
enactcxL 

CHAGUUCURRI (KURNOOL). 

TliU it * »m»il tow* »itatt*d »t ifcc wxiibcnt extremity of the Sirrel Tilnk atxt the Xalfemala 
half. It b She of the Sirrel Talqk Cutcherry. Sub-Re^istrAr's Offioe. Pc*t Cf&r. 

cud Lac il Fond Dispenrary. There ore smnl L»1 Fond School* T>* population nombra* 
2^55, iadodiog 1,788 Hindu* and 1.067 MohnuntdaM. taSigo it on* «f the principal snick* 
of the trade. Weiring if carried ox to a itnxll rate ot. 

Jttfito Cmmittff.—M iw A. LtTICRMANA Row, C&uiVrar ; D. ScnnA Row, Smtafy; 

B VLNK *BA Row; VUftAlAWMT XaIDU ; M. VzXKATAXAmASSMtlAROW Naidu; V. 

Ccopooswaut Naid? ; M. Patcua Sam tu ; Mndaliapaiai Venkata Suobaxxaii ; Bisau 
Vkkxata CltrrrY ; in»i two o&ers. 



The procession of the Kisaviswami god, with music and n dancing party, was 
conducted through the principal streets of Chagulmurri by the principal inhabitant* 
and merchant* of the place. Prayers were offered in tbe temples and motqaes for 
the welfare of Her Majesty. About 350 poor were fed, and sweets were distributed 
to about 70 children of the village, including those belonging to the Local Fund 
School. The Mohammedans went in procession with banners and music through 
the priori jxil street* The temples, mosques, and the priori pal street* were 




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illuminated at night Betel leaves and nuts were distributed among all those present 
in the temples after the prayers had been offered. 



CHATRAPCR (GAN JAM). 

Ct.i'n[u-, the h*u»I roiidenrr ol the Collrcttc <i Ganj.no hn a papcUlioo ofj ,66* per van : 
of whom Hlnilui, 117 Mobraaolnns, and S4 ChriiliiM. It eontaiw the Colicctoc'i 

Cutcherry, a SatoViiaiy Jail, ltd Police HotpfeiL Tbsonly aluGUlon»l eilabtiihmmt a iheOasto# 
Institution. attended chiefly by Bcthmins lad SuJris* 



The Jubilee was celebrated on the 16th February by a parade at sunrise in the 
compound of the Collector's office, at the conclusion of which a salute and /rude joit 
were fired. These were followed by Thanksgiving Services id the churches and in the 
Hindu tern pics The distribution of rice and money to nearly .jco poor persons 
followed. When it grew dare there was a torchlight procrasirei of the god Radlta- 
kantaswamy from 7 p.sc to midnight, accompanied by native music A public 
meeting was held at 8 p.k. in the Collector's office, when the Proidencial Address 
was adopted, with much enthusiasm. More than 500 pereans were present. There 
was a display of fireworks immediately after the meeting. 

CUICACOLE (GANJAM). 

Chlorate is b Mmicipal Town snda :he xvmogtmenl of riBiocn Councillors. The population 
U, In round numbers, Iftov?. ooxpMcd chiefly of Brahmins, H*nyinr, Soir.u, Mohamaeduns, 
and a few Native Christians. There are 1 High Sch>:t. a Town Schrot, a Girls' -School, a Local 
Fund Noraul School, and a Mohammedan SchcoL The '.own his long tecs noted for its cotton 
BaauSutums and erpccally for its modits. 

/ubiia Cvmmi/t*.— Meun B. R»JAUJ(0*M Saint, Ctairmsn ; S. Conn: art Pcirratir, 
Surifiry ; P. Soiutajcaiavana Row j V. Gdiaviah P 0 X 7 ALC i Sat Pkalakaic Makamti 
ll*jtN»r.Avasaiasu Bavaji; P. J. Fox; Jammaz. Mahomed Sahib j and eighteen cthecs. 

Very early in the morning of the 16th February a band of native musicians 
marched through the streets. About 7.30 a.m.. a Urge number of people assembled at 
the school play ground to witness the gymnastic performances of the rchoolboys. 
Pr?cs were awarded to the successful competitors. A grand Durbar was then held 
in the High School hall, when there was a very large gathering of all classes of 
persons, including several Europeans The building was tastefully decorated. 
Above the President's seat was suspended a large portrait of the Queen Empress, 
with a portrait of the Prir.ce of Wales on (he right, and of the Princes of Wales 
on the left of it ; and below Her Majesty's portrait, which was adorned with 
garlands of Rowers, there was a Urge picture of the whole of the Royal Family. 
The walls were surmounted with various inscriptions in large golden characters, the 
most prominent among them being " Dti Gratia," and " Vhat /Regina." The 




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proceeding* opened with ihc singing of the National Anthem in Telugu, to an 
accompaniment of music. Mr. Evans, who occupied the chair, made an interesting 
speech, which was cordially received. Mr. Gunniah Punttln, Secretary to the 
Jubilee Committee, read an address m which he gave an excellent account of the 
life of the Queen Empress, and alluded to the many blessings of her reign. He 
then called for three cheers for Her Majesty. The call was enthusiastically 
responded to by all present. This was followed by the reading aloud Tclugu and 
Sanscrit verses, composed in praise of Her Majesty by the School pundits. After 
this the Prcsidenciai Address was read in English by Mr. G. Mukundarao Naidu, 
B.A., of the local High School, and translated into Telagu by Mr. B- Rajaiinga 
Sastri, RA., Head Master of the High School. Tire Address was adopted and 
signed. Songs were sung wishing health, prosperity, and happiness to Her Majesty. 
The Chairman made a few concluding remirks, after which three hearty cheers were 
given for Her Majesty. Votes of thanks were passed to the Jubilee Committee for 
their energetic exertions, and the Durbar terminated with a Royal salute fired by the 
Police. Ax noon the people of the Assistant Engineer's OHicc distributed aims at 
their office. From i to 4 r.M. Timmaraia Venkatarao 1’untaln, a landed proprietor, 
fed 1, coo poor people, and a large number of other jxiot Hindus and Moham- 
medans were entertained at diflerer.t places. Another meeting was held in the 
Durbar Hall, which was also very largely attended. A pundif addressed the 
meeting, and read some panegyrical verse* in Sanscrit. Then a Mohammedan poet 
and teacher of the school recited Jubilee verses in Hindustani and Petsian. A 
Native entertainment followed, and continued till 4 r.M. The people then moved to 
the front of the building whete races and sports were held, until 6 in the evening, 
when the schoolboys and girls were treated with sweetmeats. The Polii* fired a 
fru dt joit, and the people dispersed. At 8 p.r there was a grand torchlight 
procession of the god* accompanied by music, nautch parties, 8nd fireworks. More 
than 10,000 people were present The procession passed through the main streets, and 
arriving at the High School building at 1 a.M. went round the large play-ground. 
Here a brilliant display of fireworks took place, winding up with the firing of a 
Royal salute. Almost all the streets in the town wete gay with flags and festoons, 
and many private houses and premises were decorated with evergreens, garlands, and 
flags, the last-named bearing loyal inscriptions such as " God save the Queen,” and 
“ Long five the Empress.". Somegentlemcn had erected beautiful Panda!* in front of 
their houses. At night the roads were lined with small lights on both rides. The 
Assistant Engineer’s office^ Telegraph office, Hindu temple*, and Mohammedan 
mosques were illuminated, as also were several private residences. 




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CHIDAX1BARAM (SOUTH AKCOTV 

The town ci Chulamberarn io« noie eorrettly ChitbmtaUe, "the Umoepiieie ol •inlom ") It 
She heed-qouten of a laluls of the um mne, odltioa at«vlio.!c Rerenue. JadwUI, «ni 
Prficf ctUbllshmenlt. It tllriot from 50,1x0 to Go.oco pUgrlmi and tradcra So in gre*i 6ir held 
ia she month of Drecmlxr. Ill tonij^.* art held In thehlghea! reverence throng!*** Southern 
India and Ceylon. Tie piineipil of shoe It the Sabhaniilur KovJ, oi Kanaka Sa»a ("fiolilep 
shrine ") aero! to Sna and hit wile Pirn'!. This temple coven thirty nine acrer ti firannd. tnd 
conulni l.oco pillara, all moDalilhi, varyi»R from ad fa* to 40 fret ia hcfehL. lie neural qimry 
is fcaty ni 3 e* ditlanL There are a Bros seventy ChuKntrn, or native me iixct, In Jfce so»c. TV 
pscclaiica is I 9 . 8 J 7 , ccotsting of Hindus, Mohammedans, Christians and Jains. Ia Pachroppoh's 
High Sshool, the Mania pal Middle School, the ArraR* NavmWr School, and PxeheoRwVe 
Feeder Sthool, KnRlith and the Vnmnctlar. are taught. B«d« these these are tie Go-eminent 
Girls’ School, and six Pis! Schools in which the VeraaniJut are tauRhr, and 1*0 Sanscrit Padaulu. 
Poddy is largely exports! The chief iiapoils art dram, dholl, jaggery. u»d sugar. The weaving 
of silk and cotton cloths is carried on to a oxwdro&e extent. 

JMit amniOtt.— Messrs. C. Varaha tvr.*r,«R, Chairman ; P. N. Rauacsi«wdp.a 
Row, Serf!*.?; V. MALHAJI Row ; Sv*0 Huusaix Saiiih j N. DlVAUKAMAKV Mudauvab ; 
G. A- W. Vsttosu; X. Ramasam AtvxxcAB ; V. SautKAtsA JaTa Vauaixac i-and 
twenty others. 

The members of the Jubilee Committee, the Municipal Councillors, office* of the 
Judicial, Revenue, Magisterial, Police, Medical, Public Works, and Postal Depart- 
ments,' traders, merchants, artisans cultivators, and landholders met at the Tahsildar’t 
houscat ; A.M. on the 16th February, formed themselves into a procession, and went 
through the four streets round the temple, distributing sugar in honour of the Jubilee. 
The route was watered, ornamented with fcstcons, and lined by the Police. Every 
house was decorated. The procession was hended by a bond, followed by dancing 
girls. A salute of 101 guns was fired from the temple yards, when the procession 
started. Europeans, Hindus, and Mohammedans vied with one anodier in demon- 
strations of joy and loyalty. The auspicious omen of the accidental flying of a 
Brahmini kite just as the procession started was viewed by the Hindu portion of 
the community as auguring well for the continuance of Her Majesty’s hapiiy reign. 
Passing through the western and northern mam streets the procession halted at the 
Sanscrit Padasila in the eastern main tfreet. Here Halaaanatha Sastry, a student 
in the Padamla. read an address in Sanscrit in honour of Her Majesty. Mr. V. 
Malhari Rao, the District Munsiff of the station, said he was sure nothing would 
he mote gratifying to Her Imperial Majesty than to learn that Sanscrit, which had 
been neglected foe many centuries, had o l late made great progress, especially at 
ibis seat of religion, which was held in the highest reverence by all Hindus. After 
the distribution of refreshments to tlx: students, the procession proceeded to the 
Padswala, where a student recited a Sanscrit poem in honour of Her Majesty. The 







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procession next visited Paeheappah's High School, and marclred to the Government 
Girls' School, where Pundit Sreenivasa Sasrri expatiated on the virtues of the Queen 
Empress, and exhorted the girls to take Her Majesty for their example in life. 
Refreshments and (lowers were distributed to the girk Tbc procession then visited 
the Siva Prakasa VidyasaU. At the Municipal School, where refreshments were 
distributed, Hazara! Sjnd Hoc sain SahiVa Police Inspector, addressed a few words 
of advice to the Mohammedan students, and exhorted them to avail themselves of 
the spccwl privileges which Her Majesty's Govern raent— deeply interested in the 
welfare of the Mohammedan community,— had afforded for their intellectual 
advancement. The branch of Pxchenppah's School was next visited, and a 
distribute*! of sugar, sugar-candy, flowers, and pan safari was made amidst shout* 
of joy. This brought the procession to a conclusion. From r i «.n to 3 p.m. the 
meinbent of the Feeding Committee were engaged in distributing food to the poor. 
In the evening the people, dressed in their holiday attire, assembled in the spacious 
hall of the Thousar.d-PilUred Mantnpam in the temple. The Honorary Secretary 
of the Jubilee Committer! read aloud the Prcwdeoral Address, which was adopted 
with acclamation. Mr. V. S. Jattarallabaihar, ol the local Pacheappah’s School, 
then addressed the meeting in Tamil He was followed by Pundit Sreepivasa 
Sastri, who gave a sketch in San salt of Her Majesty's reign. Souse.-. 1 «er*e*, com- 
posed for tbc occasion, were read by that Pundit, and by Pundiu Narayana Sastri, 
Ikksbanamoorthi Sastri, and Vythcemra Sastri of tl-c local Sanscrit Padasalas. 
Haxarar Syud Hoosain Sahib, on behalf of the Mohammedan community, next 
addressed the audience in Persian. He *M followed by Mr. K. P. Sabhapathy P. 
PilUy ; each speaker terminating his address with a prayer for Her Majesty. The 
several speeches were received With cheers. The multitude then moved to the 
open ground in front of the hall, where fencing, athletics, jugglery, and climbing 
the greasy pole, brought the day to a close. All the gopuram*, the street*, houses, 
offices, and mosques were profusely illuminated. A sxlute of guns announced lire 
commencement of the programme for the night. Three fimoui singers entertained 
the audience with songs. Tbc kolattam and tanami dances, in which numbers 
of dancing-girls joined, were performed. A grand display of fireworks, a distritxirion 
of sandal, f.owers, and pan st/pari, and the sprinkling of rose-water, brought the 
festivities to a close at midnight, when a final salute was fired, and prayers were 
again offered for the long continuance of Her Majesty’s reign. A building to be 
called the " Victoria Hall and Reading Room " will be erected as a permanent 
memorial of die Jubilee. 

There were special celebrations in Mannargudi, Srimuthanaro, Bbavanagheri, 




CrleiratipK of tkr JubiUi of thr Qtun Emfrtu (Chtucicpai 



anil Porto Novo. In all the village* of this taluk the poor were fed, prayers were 
offered for Her Majesty, and there was general rejoicing. 

CmNOLRPDT (TOWN). 

Clu 3 fit<i«i, which the DbuSx li nioed, a a smsil town thirty-fcor mites to the with of 
the City of Uidrat. It i. the scat of the District Jadgt, Ssh-ColUetor, ZIDlk Su-c-on, he. U 
fouau* in oM fort, wL-trin seven! of the poblJ: oflees are now tooled. Tlx iwoery aroond I* 
fictuici^uc. The town hu a pcpulatka of o.ceo [eivjrr. ; of uloo, S.co; %rr Hlr.li*, j6j Mohaai- 
medanr, sod 35a ChriUun*. There ore two High Sthcets fa Boys, one unde. Minion muogtiMnt, 
erd the other sapporUrt by native munificoKC. There ore also three Girt*’ SchaUs In the town. 
Local Srif GreiniBcnl war torrefied last year. 

/uH/if C.-mmiiUc -lluir. V. Pamoda»a Muhiujab. Cialrmau; M. Shaik Mnuv 
Sahi*. Satriary ; 11. A irar»RAi Muiwi.ua* j C. ARUXaCHALA Mvubujar ; S. 1)ashi*Ca« 
Naidu ! Dabmakarta Vsciarauava Chariar i and others. 

At daybreak on the i6th February guns were fired in the temple, and at 7 o'clock 
the members of the Jubilee Committee assembled opposite the Railway Station gate, 
where a Pandal had been erected, and distributed cloths to a large number of pow 
persons. Mr. Kuppusami Natdu, one of the members of the Committee had arranged 
for a grand festival at the temple, at 8 A.W., in honour of the occasion. This festival 
attracted crowds of all classes of people, who offered op prayers for the Queen 
Empress, and the new Gates of the temple were fonnally opened. A silver plate, 
bcariDg a suitable inscription in commemoration of the Jubilee, was 6»cd on the 
new Gate. The District Judge and several other gentlemen, European and native, 
witnessed the ceremony. A gold ornament was then presented to the Hindu god, 
Kothandaiamaswami, in the name of Her Majesty. Sandal and fan safari were 
distributed, rose-water was sprinkled, and about 500 people were fed with holy 
prasadans. A large number of poor people wctc led and clothed in the Sub- 
Collector's Office compound during the forenoon. In the afternoon a fltt was given 
to the boys and girls of all the schools. A Bkajana! (singing of theological songs) 
was held in the temple, and prayers were offered to the god. A short Tamil 
poem, composed by himself, was sung by Pundit Tagannatha Pillay, at a large 
public meeting in the Hall of the Indian Press. The entrance to the Hall was 
tastefully decorated with bunting, &c, and over the doorway ran the inscriptions 
“ Long live our Empress" and “ God save our Empress" The Hall was crowded- 
Tamil Jubilee odes were sung and esphiined. The Presidencial Address was 
adopted and signed. The District Munsiff, who presided, haring made some 
appropriate icmarks. the meeting dispersed after a distribution of sandal and fan 
txfati, and the sprinkling of iccc water. At night the whole town was grandly 
illuminated. 





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CHIRALA (KISTNA). 

Thii betas' to the Taiak. It U rfflused ^boot f..ur mil* /rt*n the Ki*nii Cm!, 

*■< w within the •«-» dsUnce from the s«l The population tx 9.a», cocaiain* of Hrxlo*, 
Mobftinmftta* Native Christian & sA one Eurasian famlty. llerc m *<wnU Rwal School! m 
which Tcagu only, and one school where English Is tnghL A I.oul Kuod Union hiu JmC W«n 
ciUhUihol Dyeing and we&vixy arc cxodictcd cc 1 large scale. 

/uti&f CftMittft . — M escs. It. D. PaAzrt, CAntrmem ; V. Vowmow, St/riUry ; Ratula 
Sfwramuut; Rayula VastsmocBuif ; Monafvixt Rawak ; P. VKKKrr*CTKntm ; D. 
Saoamya Row ; M. Ram ajiamkam ; Kaumidiin SAiire ; Dcdu Laxmiwiak ; tad ilx others. 

The local Victoria Reading Club took an active part in celebrating the Jubilee. 
At it A.M. on the «6th February the Hindu* congregated at their temple*, and offered 
prayer for the Queen Emptrra. 150 poor perrons mere fed between 1 and 4 f.vt 
The Pandal erected for the occasion was elaborately decorated, and lad the word* 
“God save the Queen," in Telugu characters, over the entrance. After it was 
illuminated the people poured in. and were entertained with music of various 
kind*, and singing. A display of fireworks followed. From 9 p.m. to 4 a.w. 
there was a torchlight procession of the Hindu gods, accompanied by drum* and 
dancing-girl*. 

CHtnOOR (NORTH ARCOTI. 

Id front of a pretty little bungalow occupied by the lo=»l Native A«ociation, a 
handsome Pendal had been erected, the entrance of which »a* adorned with the 
inscription, “ May Victoria Reign Long " in golden letters, on a crimson background. 
In front of this Pandal there was a large circular piece of ground, which 
wa* fitted up as a gymnasium. A few yanls to the cast cf this circle was 
the gateway, which was also adorned ; and the road between the gateway and the 
Pandal was strewn with little Hags. The Taluk Cotchcny buitding wa* alio 
tastefully fitted up The Pandal in front of it was furnished with an arch 
bearing the inscription “God blesi Queen Empress Victoria," with the Union 
Jack doating above it. Tfce premises of tfic old Fort, now used 11 the Hospital, 
were adorned with arches, on which were inscribed in golden letters, 11 Long 
live the Queen Empress Victoria." and “God bless Her Majesty the Queen 
Empress of India." Early in the morning of the 16th February, the Hospital 
compound was thronged with all classes of the community. At 8 a.m. money and 
rice were dritributed to pcor Christians, and immediately afterwards the Moham- 
medan and Hindu poor received a dole. The members of the Local Thccaophkal 
Society fed a large number of Sudnw at 4 p-m. The gins of the two Gtxh’ 
Schools went in procession with 10 uric round the town, and reached the 





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Association Hall to take pari in a treat provided for them by Mr. T. S. 
Narasir-ga Row. The European ladies and gentlemen of the town were present. 
The premises and the garden acre thronged with people. The ceremony 
began by some of the girts singing songs Then Mrs Ijncaster distributed 
&latc pencils and black-lead pencils to the $“>*• Dr. Lancaster made a short 
speech. The girls theo dispersed, and the rest of the party moved towards 
the Pandal in front to witness athletic sports by the students of the Government 
High School The whole party, with a Urge portrait of Her Majesty in 
front, then marched in precession with music towards the Hospital, where Dr. 
Lancaster had arranged for the distribution of fruits and sweetmeats to the boys. 
After dusk there was a grand display of fireworks. The town, temples, and 
mosques were prettily illuminated. There were processions of the gods from the 
Vishnu and Siva te«n|Jes at night, and they did not return till i *.M. The 
festivities continued throughout the following day. The Vaishiuva sect of the 
community arranged for a picnic at lravanun, a village about two miles from 
Chittoor. In the afternoon there were lurthcr rejoicings. A meeting of the 
Collector's officials was held at Grimes pett The inscription “Hail Victoria "in 
letters of gold on crimson cloth, glittered over the entrance. The proceedings 
commenced with music, which continued for a short time, after which Mr. V. 
Krishnama Cliarlu made an excellent speech. Mr. Noras inga Row addressed the 
audience in Tdugu, and the meeting terminated with a distribution of sandal, 
pan lufstri. Bowers, fruit, and sugar-candy. The whole party drove to the Asso- 
ciation Hall, where a treat was given to the boys of the several schools in the 
town. Ink-bottles, lead pencils, and slate pencils, supplied by the Collector's 
officials, sweetmeats supplied by Mr. C. V. Srinivasa Chariar. B.A., and fruits and 
sugar supplied by K Subbaiys Chetty, were distributed among the schoolboys, 
who numbered over a thousand. Silk caps with gold embroidery were distri- 
buted among the boys of the Jamkhani Dramatic Company. The Mohammedan 
paction of the party then separated to*conduct their procession round the town. 
Half an hour later the rest of the party, chiefly Hindus, went in procession in 
the opposite direction, and having met the Mohammedan procession at Bhcema 
Row's Choultry, joined them. The united party then proceeded towards the 
Association Rooms, where the Mohajnmtdans gave a cordial reception to the 
European gentlemen and ladies of the town, ii well as to the Hindus. Some 
native music followed, after which the Europeans retired. The Hindu and 
Mohammedan gentlemen altcndcd the Taluk Cutchcrry, where tire Talaildar distri- 
buted fan mfiri, flowers, fruits, and betel leaves. After supper a nautch was held 




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at the Association Hall, and continued until midnight. The Preaid enciu! Address 
was adopted and signed. 

COCHIN (MALABAR 1 . 

The pepnlMioa amount! to 15,698; com pttti* Cariitian!. 8.360 ; Hiid« 4,383 ; Mcbam- 
wl.m, a. 9 *a i awl «her religions 13. TV town rwnio* 16 Boys' tnl 4 Gifli ScboOfc ; ot the 
!ore«, tiro «ic wholly miinUdned by the VimOrljality, the rr-rjfvler being lid-.l Schctli. It a 
titimjted that .boot 1,110 poplU utend thoe iwtilut.um. Lnal SriTGoTtnincot -a . 

here i» l»«$, ind ii noiking sotit&ciatUy. The averse incase of the Munkipelity fee the put 
fi« yean hn t«*n R% 17,600 per annum. which a apended on I-iblie Worts. KJuoiloo, Sinitn- 
tka Medical Sen-keg, «d other sere* There ii n large Import inJ expor. (rule. Rice i.t- 1 
paddy, cctloa r-xxL, drop, IWjaici, meti.li, weds Ac, are reported The tonal v.lic or the 
import Irwle Is .bout Rs 54,40,00 Cocoa-ait oil, iuir yarn, coir 6 lire, coir rope, and copprah. 
coSie, pepper, ind gicgei air Uigf-y ihlpjed to European and Indira pceta The tot.l «nnciil 
‘•lor of export! nay be |<U down *t Ri. 75,00,000. Tie m.nnf.ttuie cccaic rftleBy cd coir yum, 
coir royw, «nd oil caeki. 

JuHln Cemmdte.— Mrrrr. OiOXCt Bll'.vro.v. Ctairms* ; W, N. BtACK, Stm'eiy ; ). JL 
Hovel ; G. lUoixocn ; Dhasiiiv KHBTSlY; H*JfB MCOS* H«Jti AH Kin ; Elias IIaJU 
Vvoarta i W. Kciin ; A. Kbiskwosawwv ; Ka»u Diku 1 P. M»HO*rm M*»mn i and two 
otheta 

This town was gaily decorated with 1)035. festoons and other emblems of loyally. 
At 6.30 a.m. on the r6ih February the Volunteers held a parade, when a Jen dt fate 
was fired, and three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. There was special 
service in most of the churches Ai 8 o'clock about 600 poor people were fed, and 
presented with money. At 1 o’clock a Urge ptocesson arrived from Calvdly,. con- 
sisting principally of members of the Mohammedan community, accompanied by 
native music, banners and two elephants the rear being brought up by acrobats. On 
their arrival on the maidan the sports began. They consisted of sword feats sword 
dances, jumping through hoops, &c. They wete witnessed by large crowds of 
people. Merry-go-rounds swings, &c., had been erected on the nraidan for the 
juvenile community. At dusk the town was very prettily illuminated All along the 
principal roads and round the maidan, lamps ten feet apart, had been erected. The 
Post and Telegraph Offices wctc prominent by their brilliancy, and many private 
resdencd were very tastefully lit up. Vypeer. was also well lit up, and the church 
looked particularly brilliant The backwater was illuminated, and a chain of boats 
connecting Cochin and Vypeen, all showing lights Had a striking effect. There were 
two native theatrical companies which attracted large crowds of people. The pieces 
performed were 1 — “The History of Charlemagne," by Native Christians and 
“Aryomala Natakam," by Hindus. At 7 o'clock on the morning of the 17th 
the poor wcr« again fed, and about 3,003 received alms The chief attractions 
of this day were sports which sere held on the maiden. The ground was gaily 



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decorated with flags, and tents were pitched for the accommodation of visitors. 
The sports commenced at *.30 p.m., and there was no lack of competitors for 
the various events. On the programme being finished the prizes were distributed, 
after which three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. In the evening the 
town was again illuminated, and there were processions. The Presidential Address 
was adopted. 

COCONADA (GODAVtRY). 

At 8 am. on the 16th February the Prcsidcncial Address was read in Hindustani 
and Tclugu at the Jubilee Pandal (erected at the Rajah of Pittapur's College) by the 
Raji Sahib and the Chairman of the Municipality to a large number of people who 
had assembled. Pan tvpari was distributed, and Dautchcs and native music followed. 
In all the Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosques special Services of Thanks- 
giving were held, and in the three Christian places of worship addresses appropriate 
to the occasion were delivered. In the Protestant Church the Bishop of Madras 
preached an eiccllcnt sermon on the Jubilee, in which he dwelt on the virtues 
of Her Majesty. The Godaveiy Volunteers had a Church Parade, and were 
marched to their respective places of worship headed by their band. A very large 
number of poor Hindus were fed at the Prince of Wales's Choultry, and about 5C0 
Mohammedans in the principal mosque, a! 3 km. A substantial dinner was provided 
for poor East Indians at the Victoria Hotel. Between 4 and 5 p.m. Hindu and 
Mohammedan school children assembled at the Rajah's College, and were treated 
to sweetmeats, fruits, cakes, &c. Meanwhile the children of St. Thomas Timpany 
Memorial, and St Joseph's Convent schools met at a house in Jugenuilepuram, 
and held sports and had different amusements provided tor them till 5 km., when, 
after singing the National Anthem, and giving three hearty cheers for the Queen 
Empress they were supplied plentifully with cakes fruit, "id sweetx At 6.30 p.m. 
the A Company of the Godavery Volunteer Rifles, headed by their band, marched 
to the Jubilee Pandal, and served as a guard of honour, being drawn up in open ordet 
in rear of the Chairman's seat, under the command of their Adjutant, Captain Deane. 
The Pandal, which covered the whole of the College compound, was crowded. 
Among the European community were the Bishop of Madras and his Chaplain ; 
and the native gathering was a most representative one. The Pandal was well 
lighted and arranged, and the College itself was beautifully illuminated j it had a 
transparency in front with the words " God save the Queen Empress-" The chair 
was taken by Mr. Boyce. After a preliminary speech the Prcsidcncial Address was 
handed by the Chairman to Major Baker, Commandant of the Volunteers, who 
read it aloud. The Address was then adopted with enthusiasm. The Volunteers 




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presented anna, and the band played the National Anthem, after -which three 
hearty cheers, led by Major Baker, wen* given. Namchcs, native jugglers, and 
music occupied the time till 8 ?«., when a procession was formed, and wended its 
way, under illuminated arches and pandals, to the maiden between the Marine Villa 
and the Marine Ijicars' lines, where a display .of fireworks took place. The 
number of people present was computed at between 11,000 and 15,000; a more 
orderly crowd wa* never seen. 

COIMBATORE (TOWN,'. 

Th: popalatico of this low? is 38,967, tbf Hindm h*lng In s luge majority. The chief Hindu 
casta x tie town ait Bnhmica, Kaehatrits (wnrlc«), Cbettie. (linden), VdUdeo (igr-rillurtin), 
Jdayirs (ihtphred,). Kanrxnhus (anhana), Kattakfcam (wiiten). KaiUUtt (wotvos), Vomotyu 
(taboom sod eel Unties), Ktahan.-. (pottere), Shmhsditnn Ifahemra aid Unlnn), Sloan rs 
(toddy drawers), Aahutan (bwrben), Vacnan (wath-rmco). Salini lathed csrtts), and otlrei* The 
town hu a CcJltge which laarhre ap to the Finl-in-Am Standard, ind three High School! teaching 
up to Mstrieulation. There are twenty-tiro B071’ and three Girls' SchooCa. two mixed Schocli for 
Earasiara. and two Normal Schools, one for Boys, and the otier far Girls. Gxmbatore hu 
been a Munlripality More 1864. and is provide* with fine rosi lu cfcxt imports are salt, iron, 
and otrion goods ; while as expms are eouem. jeggery, myialclams, Noise gram, and taaber. 
There are ertensire works where the cutfrc rults-ued oo the NUgliis it perjured in the heme 
market 

JuSdu £»«««.— Merer*. G. D. Lv-WAK, Cfcrinwrw; Axwasami Ran, Rao Sams. 
Stmtary , pEjiratAWi MtlDELUat ; Ret. M. ROU0V ; Colonel PlCKAXC*; Mcsan. C. C. 
Flanagax ; Kaat uat RattoAsrAxoar ; TaauvtxoanasaMi Mcdsu-’a* ; Ramaiawwv Cis«tty ; 
SATTfD ABE'JL Rartsc 1 and six echos. 

Early in the morning of the 16th February there was a parade of the Volunteers 
of Coimbatore and Pcdanur with the Reserve Police and Jail Guard, under the com- 
mand cf Colonel Pkkance. A large crowd witnessed the parade. Tne treops feted a 
fru dr jilt, and gave three enthusiastic cheers, led by the Colonel, for Her Majesty. 
After a few well-executed tnanceuvres the line advanced to the flagstaff, and gave the 
Royal salute- The Presidencial Address to Her Majesty was read in English by the 
Collector, in Tamil by Mr. N. Anna-, ami Rao, Rao Sahib, and in Hindustani by- 
Abdul Rahimon Sahib. It was adopted with acclamation. Householders in the 
town showed their interest in the occasion by decorating their houses, while 
ih>ranami overhung every street, and some very effective decorations with mottoes 
appropriate to the occasion were displayed, and illuminated at night At neon the 
clemency of Her Mott Gracious Majesty was made known to the' prisoners in the 
Jail, and aoo male and ta female convicts were released. The afternoon was talen 
up with athletic sports in which all classes joined, and which gave much amusement 
to crowds of people. During the sports a Fancy Barsar was held in various 




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tents tint had been pitched oci the ground. In tl-c town i.cco poor were fed, and 
Rs. 2oo worth of cloths were distributed among them. In the evening the town 
was brilliantly illuminated, the effect at the Chavadamman and Kanr.iparameswari 
temples, and at the three native Banin, being exceptionally noticeable, while 
spacious and brilliantly lighted I'andals had been erected at various placet. The 
Police Office, the Post Office, the Magistrates’ offices, and public buildings were 
brilliantly illuminated, as also tire private residences of several native gentlemen. 
On the « 7th there was a continuance of the afternoon amusements of the previous 
day, and the festivities wound up with in entertainment arranged by Colonel 
Psclcunee, consisting of some very well-arranged tableaux, and some songs which 
were listened to with much appreciation by a large audience of all classes The 
final tableau of Britannia was much applauded, and “God save the Queen" was 
sung with great fervour by the whole audience. This ended the Jubilee celebration, 
which was marked by the utmost loyalty and enthusiasm on the part of all classes 
of the population. 

COIMBATORE (VILLAGES!. 

The event was also worthily observed in the villages, and reports of the 
celebration were received by the District authorities from forty-one places. A 
few cf these reports were daubed with saffron paste to indicate the happy- nature 
of the news they conveyed. They stated that feasts decorations, illuminations, and 
payers in the various temples mosques, and churches were the order of the two 
celebration days, and that the Jubilee waa observed with universal rejoicings and 
great enthusiasm. At Kalumsm, Mr. Kaniyur Kristniiyer, a wealthy landlord of the 
taluk, gave a splendid fen si to the village Brahmin community, and held a grand 
service io the ancient temple of Siva, from whence the god was taken round the 
place in processor. 

COONOOR (NILGIRJS HILLS). 

The population of Comxor Is 4 , 77 $. divided tins r— Euro peie?, Etonian., and Native 
Chtinuss, 1,164. Hindus, 3.247; Mohismtdons and ctbercittM, 367. 

Jut Her Csw 91 iftrt.—LiN tenant -Coloael W. N. Carey, Ckaanmn; Mr. A- Atuv ; Rev. J. 
M. BUNDOK, LL.D, ; Rev. Fk. J. DtNI! ; Rev. J. GflAINM; Mum N. G. Benson ; G. N. 
GROVES j L 'V. GUY; Cohod f. C. KfiYUX, C B. ; Coton.l K Ttcxen; Dr. G. L Waikm; 
•nd others 

People of all castes and creeds took pan in the celebration. At o ivu. on the 
rfirh February prayers for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty were offered in 
all churches mosques anil temples. Sweetmeats were profusely distributed among the 
school children of Wellington and Coonoor, followed by the feeding and clothing ot 





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several hundreds 0! poor. Al 2 P.lt. a grand precession of Hindus and Mohammedans, 
with ban nos and different kinds of music, started from Coonoor, and proceeded to 
Wellington Rice-coarse. Colonel Carey, Chairman of the Munid|iality, read the 
Prcsidcndal Address, which was adopted amid enthusiastic cheering. This was 
followed by the reading of a Tamil translation of the Address by the Deputy 
Talialdar. Tamil verses, composed in honour of the occasion, were sung to music, 
and an English translation of the same was read. The proceedings concluded with 
three enthusiastic cheers for the Queen. The assembly (hen adjourned to an 
adjoining open place, where sports were held tinder the management of Colonel 
F. C Kcyscr, C.B. At about 7 km. a grand display of fireworks commenced. and 
large bonfires were burnt on the tops of sereral of the hills around, Almost all the 
Imaarmen and shopkeepers decorated their premises with bunting and ferns ; and 
several triutnplial arches had been erected at different places, which were prettily 
illuminated at night 

At Wellington, near Ccoooot, there was a Thanksgiving Service in the Garrison 
and other churches at $.30 A.M. At 11.30 a Urge concourse of the ladies and 
gentlemen of the neighbourhood arrived at the barracks to witness the trooping 
of the Queen’s colours by the troops in garrison. The barracks, which had 
been tastefully decorated for die occasion, looked very pretty. They were decked 
in foliage, and here and there a Union Jack, a banner, or some scroll of parti- 
coloured paper with a suitable motto displayed, relieved the dark green of the 
background. At 11.35 Colonel Kcyscr, the officer commanding the station, rode 
on to the parade-ground, where the troops had been drawn up in Inc, under 
the command of Major Daly, of the Royal Fusihera. Having inspected the 
men, Colonel Keysei gave the order to proceed with the trooping, which was 
very well performed by the various guards, after which the troops fired a/ende 
•oil. Three hearty cheers for Her Majesty, led by the Colonel, were given. 
The parade was then dismissed, and the Officers entertained a [any at tiffin. 
Then (he Good Templars, Foresters, and exher Societies marched in procession 
with the children of the place, and a negro troupe. A native procession of 
School Children and others arrived soon after, and these sang the National 
Anthem in the vernacular. Along the route triumphal arches had been erected. 
At the entrance to the Racecourse * halt was made, and the President read 
the Presidency Address to Her Majesty; the Tahvldar then retd a Tamil 
translation of it, and copies of it, printed in the vernacular, were distributed. 
Sports then commenced, while the children and native poor were entertained 
with a feast. The band of the Royal Fusiliers performed a programme during 




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the afternoon, whilst a negro troupe did much to enliven live proceedings. A 
dusk a capital display of fireworks took place, and on every peak a bonfire 
celebrated the joyous occasion. The barracks at Wellington were also illuminated, 
and a bonfire in the barrack square lighted up the surrounding hills, while the 
band played. The last event of the day was a Jubilee Ball given by the 
Warrant Officers and Sergeants of the Royal Fusiliers. About 9.30 the guests 
commenced to arrive, and dancing was soon in full swing, to the strains of the 
Regimental Band. Tne ball-roam, which had been tastefully decorated, looked 
reiy pretty with the colours of the Regiment, guarded by two sentries at the 
upper end. A large number of people from Coonoor. Wellington, and Ootacamund 
were present. About 250 persons sat down to supper. The health of Her 
Majesty was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm, followed by throe ringing cheers, 
and the National Anthem was sung with great spirit. 

CUDDALORE (SOUTH ARCOTJ. 

CuddalcCT it Ike hr*d-qtuiten of the IH«nct of South Arc*. It eompri*? within it! hmit» 
the rciuiiiu cf Fort SoiiW D««vt, • pliw* ol much Importance in the lut century. The booty of 
CwfcUore in the immediate ffcioUy of the Fort wis fo^deU by the Eul India Company in nSSa. 
and wai one of it! earlier! Mtikmenu on the Camatic call It cceaairn a popolalion of *3,545 ; 
of whom 39,997 "• Hindui, 1,983 Mohammodani, aad 1,510 ChriwauK The Hindo s->P a,,! ' eo 
ouuprues Urge numbers of Brahmitn, traders, weavers, arai (ttiiermeti The educatiniinl wain, of 
the town are supplied by *7 euaWnhmerlt. in whi* J.J05 bo>* »ml giili are under in.lrwuon. In 
these establishment! are mclidol a College -durating fee ifce L'nlvmity F. A. Eaomlution, two 
High Schools educating tp to ll« Matriculation uA five Middle Scion*. The remainder 

•re Primary Scbxfs. The unilai’rt* of the town U unde* the charge of a Council consisting of 
twenty CoaocilVot*, who clod tlirir own Chairman. Of the Coundlon cce half are eleieed by the 
ratejoym; arrl the othtr half *r« appointed by Government. Only fire of the Coonculon are 
Olhiiata The pruitirril article! of expect are groend am, refined sugar, and ram ; the (rinripal 
Imjcots are eoal and palmyra rafters The ta cm noticeable local manufacture is that of patunpcocL 

JuMa Creuurffre- Messrs. II. P.G01U10N, Ciairmc* ; A. B. FoaruKR, and M. Aiumuca 
P tu*4 StrrHane ;; J. Hun; T. M. HuRSKAU.; J. Laxshmikanva Row; Dhyanayaga 
H tuiSLlKB ; R. E. NORSOR; Sorgecti-Maioi A. H. I.iaN'C.wbu. , Hajabit Mahourd 
MURatt Mabxars ; and fonr others. 

From an early hour crowds of |>eople were seen hastening to the spacious 
wit Han at the New Town. At 6.15 am. on the 16th February a salute of 31 guns 
was fired. The day’s programme included British and Indian sports, open to com- 
petitors of all claves of 1 ler Majesty’s subjects. There was much excitement during 
the flat race. Rations were distributed to poot Europeans and Eurasians. The 
best descriptions of mutton, beef, potatoes, and bread procurable were provided 
gratuitously. The native poor assembled at various parts of the town, and were 




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wrvrd with rice, and presented with sufficient money to give them a good day’s 
meal. At a special service in the Roman Catholic Church, after the Ti Drum 
had been sung, & hundred voices composing the choir for the occasion sang the 
National Anthem ; and at the Anglican Church, ar the conclusion of the sermon, 
the National Anthem was sung by the entire congregation. At 7.30 p.m. all the 
buildings around the plain were lit up A transparency showing the word* “ God 
bless our Gracious Queen, Long may She reign over her devoted Subjects,” was 
wry prominent The Roman Catholic Church and College were excellently 
illuminated At the Old Town, several private residences were prettily illuminated, 
and the transparencies "God bless our Queen,” "God bless our Queen 
Emprew,” and “ Long live our Queer. Empress,” were marked by much taste. 
At 9.30 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks which lasted for an hour and a 
quarter, after which the great crowds of people cheered and dispersed. The 
Presidential Address was adopted and vgned. 

CUDHAPAH ICUDDAPAH). 

Cuddupnh, the chief town of the IJUtrict c 4 the rame name, is situated eight miles from the 
river Pesmr, and a cn the teeth western line of the Madrmi Railway. It hoi a ccnaldemhle trade 
to cottco. indigo, rice. ghee, -emetic, gun. 4c. 71 sera U a Municipal Council ccedwtcg of 
ilxteca member* TV population it (8.9S3 ; c t wtson lt,n6 arc Hindu* 7,1-3 Mohammedans, 
and 496 Chrinkaa*. It it the he ad-quart on of the I>«tict aad Session Judge, the Collector, the 
Head Aniitaot Collector, the Police Super-nteOiltit, Potrict Forett Officer, Eaeorttve tenter, 
Diwrict Medical and Sanitary Officer, District Mui«IIT. and teieral Other official* The principal 
bulldmc. an the Court Hour. the Collector's Cutcbmy, the P«t Office, the Jail, the Municipal 
Diipeosuy, toi the Mucirijel High School Usee* am a High Sobad. a Middle School, aad t«o 
other School! where the Vernacular is principally taught, a Nxxal School under the iiu.nageB.ea: 
of the Local Fusrf Board, and a School es-ablUhtd by the London Miukn ter the education of 
Ote g.rU In EaglUh. Thera are two Church*. for Protestants. a=d one far Roman Csihclle* 

JMa Ctmmuttr. Messrs. L Mooar, Ciarmax ; M. W. ElUOT, Smrrtarj ; A. W. B. 
Hioci.ss t C. J. Johnston ; A. P. Elliot, Dittrict XuwafTj H. C- H*»s.v ; »r. M. Iyasawmt 
Piilai 1 Mews K. SssHiaH Chettv ; AUDI. Xaxak Muu Sahib ; K. Scsmaii Cnitr ; 
and twelve other* 

The morning of the 16th February was ushered in with »/t» dt jeii fired by the 
Railway Volunteers. At 8 *.«. a Jubilee Service was conducted in Christ Church 
and in the London Mission Chapel Thanksgiving* were offered in all the mosques 
and temples. About 3,000 poor people were fed and dothed in MuthiaJ Sastriar’s 
Chuttram and in the Poor House attached to the Civil Dispensary. From noon to 
3 p.m. there were numerous processions, the chief among them being that of the 
village official* with trumpets and drum*. The grandest was the public procession 
at 4 p.m., from the Post Office. It numbered between 4,000 and 5,coo persons 




7? Ccbb ration nf the Jubilee ej the Quern Empress fcombum. 

who marched with flags and banners, and a native band playing English airs. 
First went tom-tom beaters and trumpeters; nest came a la^e assemblage of 
village officials ; (hen a native band ; and following the bind were the leading 
officials, Municipal Councillors, and chief residents, headed by the Acting 
Collector, Mr. Gabriel Stokes. The piocession slowly wended its way through 
two of the principal streets in the native quarter, and then entered the High School 
compound, where a spacious and gaily decorated Pandal had been erected, 
under the direction of Surgeon Iyasawm y Pillay. The procession was received at 
the entrance to the Pandal by a Police guard of a hundred men, under the com- 
mand of Colonel Wilton, the Police Superintendent. When ail were seated, 
Mr. Scokc 9 , the Acting Collector, rose, and. after a short speech, read the 
Presidential Address in English. Telugu and Hindustani translations were after- 
wards read, and the Address was adopted with cheers. The National .Anthem was 
next sung with a musical accompaniment, Mr. Tussaint, of the Forest Department, 
playing on the Church harmonium which was lent by tbc Trustees of Christ Church 
'1 hen followed the recitation of Sanscrit verses composed by Pundit Bhasihachailu 
in honour of Her Majesty. After the rcctation the Police fired a Jen dr jeit. The 
Collector called for three cheers for the Queen Empress, and right loyally did all 
those piesent respond to the call. At about 6 i.m. there was a performance by 
some Mysore acrobats, which lasted till about 7 o'clock, when the nautch ir. the 
Pandal began. At S TM. there was a grand display of fireworks in the plain 
opposite the High School, and at its termination, about 9 p.m. all returned to the 
Pandal, where fan safari was distributed, and garlands of fiowets were placed 
round the necks of the ladies and gentlemen present. Dr. Iyasawm y Pillay 
proposed three cheers for Mr. Stokes ; and Mr. Higgins called for three cheers for 
Dr. lyasawmy. These cheers were given very heartily, and the festivities terminated 
at 10.30 by the band playing the National Anthem. The Municipal Council made 
a grant for a fountain in connection with the Cuddapah water project, which will be 
called the “ Victoria Jubilee Fountain." 

CUMBUM (KURNOOL). 

Cumbnm i* ao old town, with x population of 7,1701 of whom 4*691 art Hindus, 3 , 4 ?l 
MohfimnKilans and 8 Christians. There k one Local Fond School here. Tae chief experts we 
indigo* j«*K**y, *n»l dtp*** ; the chid inpoits are salt, t chore.', cocc<wv;ts, pepper, iron, and ricths 
of diSrren: ki:A 

Jmbiifi CtmmitUe. — Mcot. K. Rum>M SUNCM ; D. SkNIYASA Row ; H. B- AOPW ; 
D. Jaccanatma Row Pintaiv ; C. KtlSHNAUWMY Aiyai ; HOOSSAIN Khan Sahjb ; ao.I 
Alt 




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A large and beautifully decorated Pandal had been ctcctcd in the compound 
of the Deputy Collector's office, with a triumphal arcli, covered with green foliage, 
having over the entrance the inscription "God save the Qneen" in large 
characters The Pandal and the compound around were crowded with alxiut 
4,000 people. All the lading Europeans; and Natives of the sratioo were present 
During the day prayers for Her Majesty were offered in the churches temples, and 
mosques in the town. About j,ooo poor people, including Hindus, Mohammedans, 
and Native Christians who had come in from the neighbouring villages, were fed; 
nautches were held ; native music was played ; and acrobats performed At night 
there was a display of fireworks. Tbe Pandal and the compound, as well as the 
road leading from the office to the town, a distance of about a mile, were prettily 
illuminated. Tie house in the town were whitewashed and illuminated by their 
owners, and the day was observed as a high festival by all classes. Dancing and 
music were kept cp til! a late hour in the night There were also sports and 
aerobatic performances on the 17 th at 4 c.m. at the conclusion of which. i! fiir 

was fired It was decided to erect a " Eountaui ” in memory of the Jubilee. 

DACHEPALLE 1KISTNA). 

The celebration of the Jubilee in this town was a great success. A large and 
handsome Pandal was erected, where the people assembled in large numbers. A 
Royal stluie of 3 1 guns was fired; several speeches were delivered extolling the 
virtues of Her Majesty ; and odes com|>osed for the occasion in honour of the 
Queen Empress were recited. The Presidencial Address was read and received 
with enthusiasm, and was signed by a few representative!. Prayers were offered in 
all the temples, mosques, and churches for the w elfare of the Queen Empress, and 
the prosperity of the British Empire. Poor persons of all castes were fed, and 
cloths were presented to some of them. In the evening there were liorse-races and 
other sports; and at nightfall the town was pettily lit up, the illuroir-itons in 
some portions being pnriicuisriy effective. The Hindu gods were carried round the 
main streets in procession, with music and nautch girls. Tlv- procession was headed 
by a portrait of Her Majesty placed in a ricldy decorated palanquin. Fireworks 
were let off at intervals. At the conclusion of the procession, which was very 
imposing, the people were entertained with dramatic performances, and thete was a 
distribution of fan safari. The festivities concluded with the offering up of a 
universal prayer invoking Heaven's richest blessings on Her Majesty and the Royal 
Family. 



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Ct!eira/i'<n cf thr Jubilrt oj tkt Qtura Kmprat Jotvah ShoU. 



DFKANIKOTA (SALEM) 

IVVanikou ir an «gricr.lt-anl town, with a papol.iixr. of 3,S>^ Of la e*e 7.999 are Hindus 
Si8 ire MoLumedaoi ii»1 5* lio’on? to other raitee. The town rcctnins « I>polp Tahi&Hr's 
Office, * Snl-R<C‘*'r*'‘* Office, *n *ido3 MitlilW S&ni educating sp lo the Lower Foarlh, * 
local Fund School, * Ubpcnury, a ForeM Office, a Po« Office, wad a few Pi»l School*. There 
ant two large Hi&tu toaplaa. 

/■AiVrt CemniUrr.— Mom. V. DkAWMU SAKKA1A Row’ll, Ciaimeu ; K. S.ANSARA AlVA*, 
RA., S.Xlliry .• B. VjSXAIACAUACWITTTUn ; P. AlHATIIIEt : M TlKUMALA lYBKQAB; T. 
(j»om« : T. SlOUCIRI Rovjl ; B. MtlAV GoONDBI ; l». YcNKATACAVAm i D. 
Ciiojiaycokdc ; Rama Ctim ; and iwitcy-thrc* aline. 

A capacious Pandal hid been erected lo front of the Depot)- Tahsildar 1 * 
Cutcherry, with an arch at it* entrance bearing the inscription, “ God bless Queen 
Victoria." The Pandal, the streets leading to it, and the open space around were 
crowded w-ith spectator, who hid begun to assemble from an early hour. Appro- 
priate mettoes and monograms appeared in dilftrenl parts of the town. People of 
all races, elites, and creeds joined in the festivities. The leading officials, 
merchants, pleaders, &c., were present The Deputy Tahsildar, Mr. P. Bhawani 
San Vna Rowji, delivered an interesting speech extolling the Queen Empress, and 
dilating on the benefits of British rule in India. An Imperial silute of tot guns 
was fired by the Police, followed hy a jtu dr jeir. The Presidencial Addreis was 
read, and adopted with much enthusiasm. About t,ooo children were treated to 
fruits and sugar ; and alms and gifts were distributed to about joo poor Hindus and 
Mohammedans. The Jubilee was observed in all Dtrmiamimi with appropriate 
solemnity. Abhhahtms and aichanas were performed, and special prayers were 
offered for Her Majesty in the temples, morgues, and other places of worship. 
There were grand precessions through the main streets. As soon as it was dark the 
streets, office*, temples, mosques, and almost all the houses were prettily illuminated. 
The proceedings terminated with a distribution of sandal, flowers, and pax supari. 
Repairs to the Sri Betrayaswami and Sri Tbcvarajeswaraswami temples are to be 
executed in honour of the Jubilee ; and a “ Chuttrara " is to be built, as a permanent 
memorial of the event. 

DEYAU SHOLA (NILGIRIS). 

The aboriginal ItnUga i.IIajci- uSo work on the Cincfeom plantations here ue (aletlijent, ltd 
ewritent workmen- tin though nil have htnrd of the Qitra Empw na of them have no 
cmreptkin, eiCff* from what they m ji Devah Stefa, of chiEsllan. 

By the otders of Mr. J. W. 11. Money all the Badaga workmen at the Cinchona 
Gardens had a day's pay, and a day's holiday in honour of the Jubilee. In the 




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evening they were brought by their respective heads to a spot selected for the 
purpose, where from 8 to 9 p.m. they witnessed a display of fireworks. As most of 
them had never before seen fireworks, and as the collection of rockets, bombs, and 
golden rain, breaking into numerous many-coloured balls, was goad, the expressions 
of wonder and delight by the spectators were pleasant to hear. It seemed to be 
inferred from the display that fin; was an appropriate mcanB of celebrating the 
Jubilee of the Great Ranee, for shortly afterwards the dry scrub on the adjoining 
hills suddenly bum into flame, and tbc9c fires were kept up in glowing lines all 
through the night. The Prcsidcncia) Address was adopted, and signed by the local 
Committee. 

UHARAPURAM (COIMBATORE). 

Tk* populating It 7,310 ; of wbiar. 3,570 >r» Htadnt, l,S>J Muoitlraw, *o 3 X 6 Chcutiinc. 
Thrre ii a Local Fad Middle Sc'otJ. whicl tiw two reently »l*il to the Standard of > High 
School. There are is Reiult School* Three ii a Union FBncSnTS furmed under die Provisions 
of the New Leal Boixb' Act. The atapll commodities «« paddy, toUow, and ugu-eaoe. 
Dyring u-i sat anted oa ettMfvtly. 

CsmmitlH.— Moki. llltlCUl RAO, CAsirMB* ; T. A. StIUKMUOA SCKDBAM 
PlLLAl, Slmfary ,• V. Sanaa RaO, II. A. 1 N. K. NUAUPPA PlU-AI. B.A. i Z. BAUAVEX- 
KATABAMA NxiDU , M_ S. VxXCATABAUAXA IlHOX J MtClIAl PllXAI 1 RaUACHAXDBA NaIDO ; 
M. MnarxuiCA s*lt:t : and several othcik 

The baraars, the streets, and lanes, were adorned with rfyraiumi. A large 
Pandal had been erected in front of the Taluk Cutcheny, at the entrance to which 
was a triumphal arch, bearing, in gold characters, the words “Long Live the 
Empress of India," both in English and in TamiL At sunrise two prisoners were 
released, l’rayeis and Thanksgivings were offered during the forenoon in all the 
Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosque* More than 3,000 paupers of all daises 
were fed Alms were given to poor Brahmin* The members of the Jubilee 
Committee went in procession, headed by a small body of Police, to the spot where 
the memorial Well was to be dog. Toe first sod was turned by the Chairman. The 
procession then moved towards the Local Fund School, where the boys had already 
assembled- Sweetmeats and fruits were distributed to more than 1,000 schoolboys 
and girts. At about 3 p.m. a public meeting was held in the premises of the Taluk 
Cutcheny, which was specially decorated for the occasion On a dais which was 
adorned with flowers and garlands, a photographic portrait of Her Imperial Majesty 
was placed, and an able essay on the great benefits of the British rule to the people 
of India was read by the Sub-Registrar, the purport of which was explained in the 
vernacular by the Taluk Sheristadar. Sanscrit verses in praise of the virtuous rule 
of the Empress, composed by a learned Pundit, were read before the assembly. 





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The portrait of Her Majesty was then placed in a beautiful palanquin, and carried 
in procession. Over 1,000 people followed it. The town was beautifully illuminated 
at night. The illumination of the Taluk Cutcherry compound was very attractive. 
The festivities concluded with a grand display of fireworks. Tnc Presidential 
Address was read and adopted. The permanent memorial in commemoration of the 
Jubilee i« to take the form of a Weil, which b to be called "The Victoria Jubilee 
WclL" A Tennis Club has also been started in honour of the occasion, under 
the designation of 11 The Victoria Lawn Tennis Club.” 

DHARMASTALA (SOUTH CANARAV 

This is a ami!) town. fortT-*i« miles from Maagakce, containing a Tcaple. which is visited bp 
pilgrims from different puu of India. This ancient place of worship, dcocated to 5 hiva. rmmbm 
in votaries by millions in son: hero India. To *11 who visit it pecviiinm arv >H|ip!irt gnUi*, nre- 
spective of carte, and whatever may be the length of time for which the .ipjdiel are reunited. 
Time are no Governmcat Offices here eiccpc a Poi^e linUte. 

The Jubilee was celebrated here on the 16th and i;th in grand style. 
Invitations hid previously been issued throughout the taluk. There were not 
many Government officials present on the occasion, most of them having gone to 
Mangalore to take port in the Jubilee festivities of that town. In the morning of 
the 16th nee was distributed to a large number of poor people who had come in 
from the neighbouring villages. Abi;haiam$ were performed, and special prayers 
were offered for the king life of the Queen Empress. About 600 Brahmins were 
feasted in the temple. At night the temple premises were illuminated with 
thousands of lights, and there was a torchlight procession of the gods, followed 
by a display of fireworks. After the pupa was over, sugar, dates, and fan uifiari 
were distributed among the people who had assembled there. The same ceremonies 
were repeated on the 17th, but the illuminations at night were on a grander scale. 
About 6,000 people took part in «be festivities. The expenses were borne entirely 
by Mr. Manjaya Hegdey, ilie manager of the Dharmastala Manjuiuth temple. 

DHARMAVARAM (ANANTAPUR). 

'll* population of ihli town Is 5,916, rood Wing chiefly of Hindis There ore a few Moham- 
medans, and native Christians, and cce Etot !r*lm_ He town hssbwo made a Union tadsr the 
Loral Beards' Act. The chid mnnofieteres are silk and cotton drths, and nwjh blanket. ; 
rcuitfry paper is also manufactured in same pans of the taluk. The town trades in nik arrj bilk* 
doth* chiefly with Madras and Sale*. 

JvHt* C+r*miiUf. — Mesin. H. lUOAVINOIA Row, Chain*** ; p. VrejasaWky Xaidc, 
SmUrj; R. CopAiACHAktAk t Ha>uma.vima Row ; J. S. Smith ; T. Naka^iuha Chaklu ; 
T. PcuiAH; c. Vekkatakaviak ; A. K. J«va>a Row; L* Dasaita C HETTY; and 
fan others. 




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On Jubilee Day the people gathered in large crowds from all pans of the taluk. 
AMskakams and arthanat were performed in the Hindu temples, and prayers were 
ofiered in the Mohammedan mosques that Her Majesty might be blessed with long 
life and prosperity. The poor were fed. At 6 r.K. the town was decorated and 
illuminated as at the Kartekai festival About 4.0M persons of all castes and 
creeds assembled in the Pan dal that hid been erected on an open maiden. The 
Prcsidcncial Address was read and explained to the audience in Ttiugu ; it was 
then enthusiastically adopted. A Pundit recited in Tclugu verse the benefits of 
liritish rule. The people cheered repeatedly. This was followed by a musical 
entertainment, and a display of fireworks. At 9 P.m. the assembly dispersed, aftCT 
the distribution of pan ivpari and fruits, with loud cheers for the Queen F.m juris. 
Sweetmeats were also distributed among the schoolboys. Later in the night theie 
was a procession of the gods of the chief temple, followed by a large concourse of 
people. On the 17th the poor were again fed, and the most indigent of them were 
presented with cloths. There were sports in the evening, and prizes were distributed 
to the successful competitors. Sweetmeats were again distributed among the 
children. The permanent local memorial will be cither a “ Chuttram ' or an 
“ English School"— both much-felt wants. 

DlNDlOUL (MADURA). 

Dindigcl b the thief town in the northern part of lln Midursi District, and ibe hrad-qnnlrre of 
a Sob-Collector. It t» nearly 1,000 feet above ica-lml. Ii i> bull to Ibe eat! of a hug* ptrasie 
bouldar min* ohreplly on ih. tooth tide to x bright of rSs feet At the summit Is an abandoned 
Temple, the lower put of which it If. sow parts very findy cured. Tbe top c( the rock is 
strongly fortified. >D the acmaible put. brir C g corded by a huge «one wall of French cccuraoicn. 
Hyder All's inllii* are inscribed over the principal gateway. Coamrading the roods leading to 
the tooth, D Indig cl was long considered an impottant xrilimry pal Tbe p niton «• withdrawn 
•bos! twenty yean ago. The populatioo in I. t w.it i«,«Sr. There is >■ oM-ttlahbthed Pro- 
tenant Mission it week in Ibe town, connected wilh which arc a Hotpltal and 1 Diprasary, which 
are largely retried to. There is a Normal Scbsol fae ibe Imlnlt* of Chrittiin Teaches. There 
are ton Middle Schools and ooe High School 

JMta Camilla.— Mews. C. H. Moons tv, Chairman ; G. S. HiCStV, Sr/rUtry: ]. E. 
Evans; Rev. Da. E. Cittsrat, M.D.; Messrs. T. Hum ill ; W. You NO ; ABDUL Kabim 
KHO ; Ml* Sultak MoHlDitJi ; C. SH£a*S ; SOVDBAM ITSR Raoavkndba Row ; and 
other.. 

At daybreak an Imperial salute of tot guns was fired, and immediately after- 
wards tbe church bells began a lively peal, and then the old Rock reechoed the 
strains of a band. Scon a peoccsiion, headed by an elephant, went round the town, 
most of tbe leading native officials accompanying it. The proceiicn caine to a 
halt near the Rock, where a Durbar was held. At 9 a.m., the Sub-Collector, 




75 Crhbralion of the Jubilee oj the Quern Empress (more. 

Mr. C. H. Mounicy, took the chair, and opened the proceedings by reading, amidst 
loud acclamations, the Presidcncial Address to the Queen Empress, which »is 
adopted. A Tamil translation of the Addict* was read by Mr. Anantharoyana 
Aiyar, and intoned by the students of the C.V.E.S. Normal School ; the large 
audience listened attentively, and gave marled symptoms of their cordial appreciation 
or the tribute of k>y*lty to their Maharanee. Then a pupil of the Hindu High 
School stepped forward, and expressed, on behalf of all the schoolboys of Dindigul, 
their loyal devotion to so good and noble » Queen. The Schools of the town and 
surrounding villages were present, and s»ng “God save the Queen” in English 
and Tamil, with much heartiness. Sweetmeats were distributed among them. 
Garlands wete placed round the necks of the chief persons present, and, after a few 
of them had signed the Address the Durbar terminated. 1,700 poc* persons were 
fed, and some of them received cloths. At i F.M. a very successful programme of 
spotts was begun. Towards dusk the illuminations on the town-side of the Rock 
presented a vety pretty sight. The Kerd. Dr. Chester's Hospital, that Post Office, 
and the grounds of the C.V.E.S. Normal School were illuminated in a particularly 
attractive manner. The existence of the town is imperilled by lack of water, the 
nearest source of supply being four miles distant. The improvement of the supply 
is the fust object towhkh the Jubilee Committee propose to apply the funds collected. 
If it he possible a “Town Hall” will also be erected, to commemorate the Jubilee, 
and will be named after the Queen Empress 

ELLORE (GOD A VERY). 

ThU bxoutie raMroce of military penriooere is one of tV municipal town* in the Ci*t««iy 
«&1 it b 40 miles from KimfipMam. In popoUlion i» IJ.OfS. It i. the betd.qtuteH ci 
ibt Head Awiiixni ColUtlftr, And cuntx.ai a Sibaniirute Judge’s Coart, Munsiffs Conrt. Govern- 
ment Tcfcgmpk Office. Post Office. TaWMart Office, tod I/xJ Fnrrf Engta**/* Office. Tl.mt 
arc aKo »i Church M‘*do* Sock*/* High School, three Hindu C**C Giitf Scbcttls, t«o Moham- 
medan Girls* School*, and one Chiutaa GirU* SdtooL Tie town is celebrated for its cupel*. 

Jui&t Mean. L. CMilur, CAairvuM ; E. KACHArfcSAAiASArrnY RaoSam, 

SmUry; Sm Rajah Vxnkatkamiah ArfAiow Bahadur ; Sri RaJam VEMATADar 
ArrAtow Bahadur ; SRr Rajah Vcllakki Vikka7A Krjshnarow Bahadur ; A. Sivabama 
KKiSHA av a B. A. ; and Iwenly-lhree others 

At 8 o'clock a.m., Thanksgiving Services were held m ail the churches, 
temples, and motques of the town, after which the poor of all religions and castes 
«erc fed. At 3 »».m. a grand procession with elephants, horses, flags, banners, and 
music, Started from the bungalow of the Head Assistant Collector, Mr. L, C. 
Miller. The procession was headed by that geodeman and the principal officials, 
and ocher residents, and was followed by- the masters and boys of the C.M.S. 




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High School. Alter proceeding through the principal streets of the town, which 
wete gaily decorated, the procession entered, at 5 p.m , the spacious grounds of 
the Fort The Fort was beautifully decorated with flags, banners and arches, 
bearing suitable mottoes. In the centre of an enclosure, under the shadow of the 
flag England, there was an ivory throne, and upon it was placed a portrait of the 
Queen Empress. Flowers were strewn upon the throne. The ceremony concluded 
with the reading of the Presidcncial Address in English, Tehigu, Hindustani, and 
Sanscrit. The Address was adopted amid the loud and prolonged cheering of the 
multitude of about 15,000 people who were present. The rest of the day was spent 
in various amusements, including the performances of acrobats and musicians : and 
the festivities terminated with a magnificent display of fireworks which lasted till 
midnight. At night the whole town was illuminated. 

ERODE (COIMBATORE). 

•nil riling towa hi. 1 pipiUilon of 9,1*4 ; Of whom 8 , 3]8 are IlMm, 1 ,084 Muhammdl.es 
and *y> Christians. It is the bcnd ^uitns of the Sub-Collcuc, ul ot the Assiaant-Snpein 
tfofcnt cf Police, Coimbicore District. It contains a Dlurirt M anal's Court. > Taluk Cwchmy, 
the Office of (he D. P. W, Sib-Divpior.il Officer. A Tihik Bend is estlbGilnd fcera. Tb« 
dlucalkmri inalt.lliai Irelu.lc « n.li.i H^h School. Inchaa *p to lh« lUndanl of Ih. Matricula- 
tion Eiimlcuion 1 a BUianil Middle Scftcct teaches up to the standard of the Middle School 
Elimination ; a local Ford Nor mil School, training c? for tie Upper Primary Eusiniliotd j a 
Manldpil Ccmbiocd Sjstm School . a Municipal Grrli' School 1 a London Minrxi Sclw.1 ; 
n Mohimuirdin School ; and many other Primary School! utriev ihe Re-rJn «y«M>n. Erode !i ent 
of the two junction vt.twwi of the Matin* and Snjlli Indian Railway.. It ceadnaa a luge :r*Je 
in i*RKVTi oMIcb, turmeric, ctiiBirs, paddy, and other grains. 

JmMm Cimniltit.— Mews. V. A. liBonnt, Ci*irm«» ; K. R. L.xiHtx.va.avarta lYM, 
&*m t*rj; I. Dciasawmv Pru.ni; Quasi* AuavuddiiS SntB; P. KdiTNA Rao; T. L. 
K A BAS I SI ; *a«t twonly-rfito «hen. 

A public meeting was held in Erode at 8.30 a.m. when about 5, coo people 
were present A plootograph of the Queen Empress decorated with garlands, 
flowers, and jewels, which is intended to adorn the walls of the Municipal Hall, 
was placed in front of the spacious Pandal that bad been erected, and in which the 
meeting was held. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the National 
Anthem. The District Munsiff, Mr. Dorasawmy Pillai. was unanimously voted 
to the chair. Mr. M. Venkatarama Aiyat, B-A-, the Head Master of the Native 
High School, Erode, addressed the meeting on the importance of the occasion. 
Other speeches followed. The people formed a procession and marched, headed 
by the band, through Ihe main streets, and returned to ihe Pandal. Food and 
cloths were distributed to about 1,500 poor people. The pagodas presented a 




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gay spectacle, all being splendidly decorated and illuminated. The gods were 
anointed with holy water, and obiiAa&am were performed. A procession of the 
gods, tastefully decked out in rich cloths, with jewels and garlands, with silk 
hangings over the vehicles, then started, followed by the Brahmin pritsu, who 
sang hymns. The procession, which was headed by dancing girls, met, in the 
heart of the town, another which had set out from the Municipal premises. A 
native band played tbc National Anthem, and the rear of the procession was 
brought up by the officials merchants, vakils, and nura-vidar*. Sweetmeats fruit, 
flowers, sandal, rose-water, 6c c.. were distributed to the boys of the various 
local schools. At evening lights were lit in all houses. There was a fine diipiay 
of firework', and sandal fan tafari, Arc., were distributed by live Deputy Munsifi. 
A musical entertainment was given, and a nautch was held. The proceedings 
terminated with three hearty cheers for Her Majesty. All classes of people 
cordially cooperated in making the cekbrar-on a success. The Presidential 
Address nas adopted. 

GAN JAXl (DISTRICT). 

In (1.5 HUtrkt the JihQee «*as sent bodily oUnrol by all daan of the people. The follow- 
in* dewtiption of the cdeboilco in wrtnin lownn *f jilln to n\tty town ond luge village in the 
DUtrict. T« I’reiidcncu! Addror -m ttlopUd by (be Dlurtet Committee. 

Biridi —The festivities commenced with the holding of special services, and 
the offering of prayers to the gods and goddesses in all temples for Her Majesty. 
Food was given to Brahmins and the poor, nnd the latter woe presented with new 
cloths. A Panda! had been erected for the occasion, and was decorated with 
festoons ar.d plantain trees, and lighted up with lanterns and torches. A dramatic 
performance was given in this Pandal all night. The festivities wound up with a 
display of fireworks, the firing of a feu dejoie, and the invocation of blessings on Her 
Majesty. The outlying villages in the Zcmindary also observed the occasion in a 
very loyal manner. 

Bodiiam.— T he Jubilee was celebrated at Boddam, and a: Parlakimedi, where 
the Proprietor resides At the latter place a Pandal had been erected, and furnished 
with a canopy, under which was placed a portrait of tht* Queen Empress, set in a 
richly embroidered frame. The hall was well illuminated, and hung with boards 
on which were inscribed mottoes in English, Telugu, and Uriya, expressive of 
loyalty. A number of persons, including a few Europeans, asscmblod, and an 
address wa- read in English and Telugu, and three cheers given for the Queen 
Empress- Thu nas followed by a recitation of Sanscrit verses composed for the 




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occasion: a musical performance ; and the singing of a Telugu version of "God 
nave the Queen.” The distribution of fan safari, Ac. wound up the fcitiritiw. 
During the day special services were held in two temples for the health and 
prosperity of the Queen E m pr e ss, and the gods were carried through the streets in 
solemn procession followed by Brahmins chanting Vedic hymns. At Roddam the 
poor were fed, and at ParUkimedi proems were given to them. 

BtiDARASiNOL— The o«ra*x>n was celebrated liy special illuminations and 
offering* in all temples in the Zemindar’s fort and the tahik. Food was distributed 
throughout the taluk. 

Chixna Tooncam.— 1 The day was observed as a holiday; and the blowing of 
conches and the beating of drum* resounded from an early hour. Special savins 
were held, and prayers were ottered ir. the temples, which were illuminated during 
the whole of the ensuing night. 

Danta.— T he day was kept as a high festival at the two proprietary villages 
of Danta and Suldhantam, and about 500 people were given a heart) meal. There 
were also illuminations, music, and a display of fireworks. 

DavAiutoout-HuxD.v— Tire Jubilee was celebrated with great enthusiasm. 
Food was distributed to the poor and peasantry, numbering about »,ooo. Special 
services were held, and prayers were olTcred for the Queen Empress in all the 
temples, which were well illuminated. 

Dharakote. — The Coun of Wards having made a grant for the local 
celebration, the Brahmins of nine Agrahoram- were sumptuously fed, while rice 
and money were distributed to the poor, as well as to tome distant connections of 
the Zemindar’s family who are in indigent circumstances. The fori was illuminated, 
and there was a display of fireworks, &c. Prayer* for Her Majesty were offered 
in the temples throughout the taluk, which were also illuminated. Everywhere 
there was general festivity. 

GopALroRa.— Rice and dhoti, sufficient for two substantial meals, were dis- 
tributed to about too men, women, and children, each adult being in addition 
paid one anna, and each child six pees. In the evening the pier was illuminated, 
and fireworks and coloured lights were shown. The children of the Hindu school 
were treated to sweetmeats, and these of the European and Eurasian school were 
entertained at tea. 

IcHAiom- Tnc Jubilee was celebrated in this town with great rejoicings 
All the temples and mosques, and very ninny private residences, were illuwim^ed. 
Special services were held, and prayers were offered for the Queen Empress. * he 
Hindu gods were carried through the town in solemn procession. acci>wir Bn ' e '* 






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nautch panics, and native hands. There was a display of tire worts. Uncooked 
rice, and money, were distributed to the poor and infirm both on the 1 6th and on 
the «7tH. Offerings were given to the Hindu gods. 

Jaiuda.— B rahmins and the poor were well fed, and the Jubilee was celebrated 
with a randy of demonstrations, among which were musical concerts and dramatic 
l<rformanc£s The town was illuminated, and ana and row-water were distributed. 
In the evening there was a grand display of fireworks. 

Mnndasa.— The Jubilee was celebrated in grand style in the town, and in the 
villages of the Zemindari, as well as in the Savara hamlets, and on Mahendragiri. 
Tire blind and lame were fed and clothed, and four “Free Scholarships" were 
instituted in the Rajah’s School in honour of the occasion. Special prayers for 
Her Majesty wete offered at services held in all temples, and the gods were carried 
through the town in procession. In the evening, after a Savara dance, the Rsjah, 
accompanied by his family and retinue, went round the town, followed by a pro- 
cession, with native music and nautch girls. Tne town uas illuminated, and a 
grand display of fireworks brought the proceedings to a clore. 

PtDOA TOOKOUL — The god Venkateswaraswami was taken round the town 
in procession, accompanied by native music, dancing, and singing The people of 
the village observed the da>‘ as a holiday, and illuminated their houses. 

Pkaiapaciri.— Some time ptevious to the festival notices had been circulated 
in the taluk of the intended celebration of the Jubilee, and the people were invited 
to participate in the festivities About 4, coo people assembled at Podamvi on 
the r6th. Prayers, iic. were offered in the sixty-five temples and mutts, which 
were all illuminated About 1,500 poor, including Uriya brahmins, wete fed. and 
to 1 -o cripples and orphans cloths were given The toon and the Zemindar's 
Fort were beautifully illuminated. A Panda] had been erected in tbc main 
street, where a large multitude assembled ; and, after an appropriate speech in 
Ur.ya had been delivered by the manager of the estate, three cheers for the 
Queen Empress were called for, and enthusiairically responded to by the 
assembled crowd. A pyrotechnic display, which brought the proceedings to a 
close, followed. 

Russelsondah.— Ablutions of the gods, offering in the Hindu tempos, and 
1 dinner to Brahmins formed parr of the day's proceedings. Food was distributed 
to coo poor periotic Four Pnndals were erected in different parts of the town, 
under one of which, in the middle of the town, were nsscmliled the native gentty, 
and an address was read explaining the chief features of Her Majesty's reign. 
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was illuminated and tlie Hindu gad was taken aioand it in pcoceswan, accom- 
panied by torches and blue lights, &c, the Khonds joining in. There was a 
display of fireworks. About 10,000 people assembled to witness the celebration. 
In the Mohammedan mosques the poor were fed. Tn all temples and mutts 
under the management of the Temple Committee prayers for Her Majesty were 
ottered. 

Santa Lueshmipcham.- The Jubilee was observed by feeding the poor and 
illuminating the villages, and by ger.rral festirity. 

Serucada. Tnc Jubilee was celebrated by feeding the poor, by offering 
special prayer* and rice offering, dec. to the god*, and by illuminating the Fort 
and die town. The outlying villages of the taluk also celebrated the Jubilee. 

Sowdasi. — The feitival was observed by feeding the j>oor, and by illumiiuticns 
at night 

Talasamudium.- The town wa* adorned with festoons and illuminated; 
special services were held m the place* of worship, and offerings were given to 
the god. 

Tsckai.y.— ' T he Jubilee was celebrated by illuminating the Foil and temples, 
where offerings were given in honour of the occasion, and food wa* distributed 
to the people. 

CINGEE (SOUTH ARCOT1. 

Tbs town was c*ce known is E151 jih. hat It So* been re-mmed Ginger, after the finvMt 
fonrtM in infinity. The Fortmi vu formed of three Wrc^ty fcnifitd hi!!», (aunlel by -sti- 
ff driomvallntiM, andoting in me* ff o»cr seven nil*. in eircrafcrenc*. The fortiBcitiorfl ire 
aid to hite been ecmaancwl in ibe jnr l«a by a Governor of Tsnjnre. Gicgee then lieeuae a 
urat^V-il of the V^iynapr King*, ft —sit aimhra-n by tie Meiammebn King* of the 
r>ecaa in 156*. In 1677 Sinjl «xompli*hol tb« aptureef the foil In (6|« ibr ptsre »u 
tended by the irwie* of the Emperor of Delhi. The sege it «ii to hove lutes) *lght yaiv In 
1750 the French, under Bruy. captured Gzgee. It ipfl it wsr woed by tbe Brtllih. In ijSo it 
»» «urm>Jirol to HysJer Afi. The forlldcuioM ire tow u ram. 

The local celebration consisted of illuminations ; the offering of prayers for 
the Queen Empress in the temples, mosque*, and churches; and the feeding of 
the poorer classes. The gods from the Vishnu and Siva temples were brought 
down to the river in precession, when AfamiagafjJi was performed. At night 
there was a grand torchlight processor, which was attended by large crowds. At 
about 7 a.w on the 17th the gods were taken hack to their respective temple*. 
Thanksgiving Services were held in the Jain temples and in the Roman Catholic 
church, which was decorated and illuminated In almost wry boost hymns were 
sung in praise of Her Majesty. Pathta was performed in the Moslem mosque, and 




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many poor Mohammedans were fed. At 5 in the evening there was a great gather- 
ing of rich and poor people from all parts of the Division, when a sketch of 
the life of Her Majesty was read by C. S. Knstnnshma Aiyangcr, and the people 
cheered enthusiastically. This was followed by a display of fireworks, which 
lasted for about an hour. Sandal and pan mpari wctc distributed. The 
Presidential Address wa* adopted 

COOTY (AKANTAPUR). 

Tbe population U 5,J7J, *n:l foduiU* Hindut 3,749, Motummolifta 1,587, Chriitim 37. 
Ths town p >•!»/> a fomttt of flttl luer^Us built la the eul/ pert of tWsiitmth wntiry, 
which iMicea Mahratu nrorgMd. It wUeqoeatly fell into the bond! of Hytier Aii. and 
puscd to the Eofillih by a treiry with the Nuam. who hid captuitd it after the fwU cf Tippa. 
There b a European cecr^texy in which (or 1 time the body of Major- Gexeral Sj Thom** MtZTO, 
K.C.R, Govera* of Mrnlrx*— who died here in iS27~reUed before its removal to Kor, St. 
Ge.regc, Modrtv There is a large Choultry, with a beautiful Well bail: z> memory of Sir ThotM* 
Memo, to muk public gratirole for his aterai oration. formerly travellers w»e fc! in tbe 
Choultry. The endowment has been utilised in erecting; tbe prestsr. Mur.ro Dispensary building, 
and in partially •Jjj^irltc^ it This is the hnd-quartm of the Gotty Division of the Aninupur 
Dbuxt. Die town attains n Deputy Coltettoris Office, n Dncrict MunwrTs Coin, and a 
Tahriliar'a Office, Uiidei reveral other mitor offices, a taadoo Mrazco School, and a Sanscrit 
School. There are wverai A5*>:iarions ia the town engaged in prorootir^ the political, social, and 
rdig iou# Improvement of the ptopfe in the District. 

JM to Cmmitffe*- Mews. P. T. kAjAGoru.* CMAttAft, Rao BAHADV*, Ouirmam ; P. 
Kesata Pillai, Rao SaHis, Stentas ? ; T. KamachlmL'i.a Row, R.A., B.L. ; T, Keuhxa* 
MOOATHY lYENOAK, B.A. J S. RaCMAVK.MMIA Row ; J. SlUUVASA RowRaoSaKJI ; A. OHKU 
Km an Sahib BAHADUI ; and twelve others. 

The Jubilee was celebrated here with great enthusiasm and success. It was 
announced before sunrise by the filing of musketry on the Fort ramparts. The 
town put on a gala appearance. Her Majesty’s photograph was carried through the 
chief streets with music More than two thousand persons of all castes, creeds, and 
orders were entertained with sumptuous meals a: the Munro Choultry. Prayers were 
said in all the temples, mosques, and churches. Sport* were held in the evening, 
and prizes distributed. At 6 O'clock a mass meeting was held, at which Mr. 
P. T. Rajagopxila Chaiiar presided. Mr. P. Kettva Pillai read the ITcsidendal 
Address, and said that under Hct Majest/s beneficent reign the Indian people had 
derived many rights, and obtained various blessings. Mr. J. Srinivasa Row read a 
Tchtgu translation of the Address The Address was then accepted in a very loyal 
manner. Mr. $. Vusudcra Rao, 13. A., announced that it was proposed to establish 
a “Memorial library'' at the Sanscrit School in honour of the Jubilee and that 
efforts would be made to open this Library on the aoth June. Mr. P. Krtshiuma 





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Chany recited a Telugu ode composed for the Jubilee by himself. Mr. Ramzchen- 
drapah also recited some verses of live National Arnhem, which was sung in Telugu 
by the Christian ladies and the London Mission School girls, the audience 
standing. Euihiuiastic cheers were given for the Queen Empress; for the Marquis 
of Kipon, the late Viceroy of India ; the Earl of Du (Term, the present Viceroy 
of India; Mt. Bourkc. the Governor of Madras; Mr. Nichoteoo, the Collector 
of Ananupur : and for the Chairman. The proceedings ended with the firing of 
guns. The children were given sweetmeats. The gods were taken in procession 
round the town. 

GUDALCR (NILGJRIS). 

Tit chirf town of the X*mb»!»ko: imshsm. cousins 1.769 InhibluoM. It it :he centra 0 4 
the e: 5 « U-iistry of S»lb- 4 »t Wynui A Sub-Mspsratc it nation rl h«e. The pint* wro 
rrinsfemd from Mikbu to the Nugiri* in 1X77. 

At 8 a.m. the Roman Catholics attended Divine Service in their church. The 
Setvice commenced with a procession around the church, formed of the priest and 
congregation. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary was chanted during the 
ceremony. On the procession entering the church. High Mass was celebrated. At 
the close of die celebration the officiating minister delivered an appropriate sermon 
in English. The Ti Drum was then chanted. At 1 1 a-m. the native Protestant 
Christians assembled in their church for service. About 6.30 v.M. the Post Office, 
Roman Catholic Church, and the Hospital premise* were illuminated. About tbc 
same time there was a display oFfireworks at the PuK Office. At 7 p.m. the Roman 
Catholics again assembled in their church, when the Benediction of the Ulesscd 
Sacrament was said. This was followed by the sir.gmg of “God save the Queen ” 
in English. After this, there was a display of fireworks in the grounds of the church 
and of the hospital. 

GUDIVADA (K 1 STNA). 

This is n pUce of great antiquity, owl ixmtttm liurraaliS Boldins! remains. Its fopahtloa 

nnroVscx 4,04 s. 

JnHUe Conrmtta.—RAIW Kawaoaka Vbcxata Naiasimhakao, Chairman . Mosrs. 
DnOXADl'LA SOSHASADtll NA1DO, Old VaTTCH VrS KATAllI MlAYYA S»il»r, Jtinl Stmfaria I 
BHAVIH8*rri MAtllKYAK; W. C. Dc MolGA.V J C. Raouavai.vs PtOTALC; V. Ijrsmmaii 
Rau Potmi.U i F. C. ROMOVE4, and «hcr» 

A large Pandal had been erected in front of the Anjenaya Temple, m the centre 
of the town. The chief street was decorated with elegant arches, over which 
the flags of different nations fluitered in the breeze. The pupils uf the Local Fund 
Middle School marched in die early rooming, accompanied by their teachera, to the 




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temples, singing the National Anthem. After sets ice the students were feasted. 
Some 300 poor people were fed. A grand mass meeting was held at the Pandal in 
the evening. A nautch then took place, and two plays were acted, after which 
the gods were carried through the chief meets of the town in procession. The 
festivities wound up with illuminations, and a display of fireworks. To permanently 
commemorate the Jubilee the Committee made a grant for the establishment of 
“Victoria Scholarships" in the Local Fund Middle School of the town. The 
Fresidcncial Address was adcpte<L 

GUNTUR (KISTNA). 

ThU town wuewlnl to (lie Krenrh by the Niiam In 175a. ti cimt Inn (lie ponmioa of the 
Hriiidi in 177 *. It i» 'hr Krad-cuartera of the Sf.b-Collet-.or. the Ai-itant Superiatemlcm 
of PoUe, ih» /-illah $Ui geon. the Uirtritt Mumiff and loliridir. It has a Triegiaph Ofta, 
a Din net Jail, » Is?* Hospital, and a Hunch of the Xlrdrai lank. The trad. H tarpr and 
focret'ing; eomiMir* of cotton, oil seeds, trxligo. tobacco, chillies, and grain. Ttn-o ire two 
steam ration jeerses, i»i> large hood cotton pietei, tnd four ei! petses. The mirctnndl.e bulea 
cither to Berunda or Cherulu c* the Ciail. The popiluion is t^,!>*6, iaclndiag 14.706 llladui, 
4 , 6 t>) Mohanrmefans 314 Christians, and 7 othm. The Town rantalns the following School. — 
and Class MiMloo Cottar. Municipal High Schcot, T.otal Fnnd Normal School, Hindu Ar*lo- 
S merit School. Municipal Anjln-Himlustatll School. throe Night Charity Schools, several Resells 
grace Schools, sod two GlrU‘ Schools. The Muietpi: tody is formed of four official and twelve 
non' official Cencelitorv 

Juki la Ctmmitlrr.— Mown. J. E. SlIAW, CtaVnan ; W. BhavaxacdablO, Srar/erf ; K. 
Mbutuxjavaiax FtlNTALC I C. M. MtlLUAtV i R. V. Cl U-: Scrvaxaravaxa Kav 

POSTAL t} [ C. VtNKATACHALAU PtTXTAU' 1 L G. I.IKKAV ; G. VtXXATAPrAVVA, C. C. HaV; 
I). Cablikr, and twenty-eight others. 

A magnificent Panda! had been erected in the compound of the Sub-Collector's 
house. The proceedings commenced with an official reception at the Pandal, at 
which all the officials, the Municipal Councillors, and meat of the leading 
inhabitants of the town were present. Mr. C. M. MulUly, the Sub-Collector, 
addressed the assembly, and proposed the adoption of the Presidcnci.il Address. 
The Address was then read by Mr. Singaravallu Mudelliar, the Chairman of the 
Municipality, in English ; after which Mr. B. Raghavacharta, the Taluk Sheristadar, 
read a Tclugu translation of it. The Address was then received with cheers, and 
signed. Mr. Ramaehendrayya, B.A., a Native Christian, then read an address on 
behalf of the Native Christians. Addresses were read by Mr. Mustin Sheriff on 
behalf of the Mohammedans, and by the Rev. Mr. Unar.gst on behalf of the 
Lutheran Mission. After these were concluded the Joint Magistrate called up 
61 prisoners, and released them. "God save the Queen "was played; and an 
Imperial salute and fa * dr jdr were fired. Then the European community went to 





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the Lutheran Mission Chapel, and engaged in a Thanksgiving Service. Similar 
services were held in all the temples and mosques. From u to j r.M. 1,375 
poor were fed. The evening was devoted to the treating of school children. 
Sports were then held. One of die most interesting sight* of the evening was the 
trooping of the children into the compound where the sports were held, with 
tanners flying ; and the pretties: right of all was afforded bp the giris of the 
Lutheran Mission School All the schools had a treat of sweets and fruits, separate 
wings to the Panda! being set apart for the girls and boys. In addition to the 
sports there were acrobatic performances. The people dispersed at 7 p.m. The 
illuminations commenced as soon at it was dark. There was' a dinner at the Club. 
The fireworks began at 9.30, and the evening concluded with a grand procession 
through the town. A fine painting of Her Majesty, in a richly decorated and 
illuminated frame, was carried in the centre of the procession. It was preceded 
by all the European officials and non- officials ; while the leading native officials 
and non-officials, a Police guard, and musicians followed. The town was illuminated. 
The procession was a most enthusiastic and successful one ; it was entirely native 
in its idea, and it continued up to 1 a.m. The festivities were continued on the 
following day. A theatrical performance was given by the Guntur Hindu 
Theatrical Company. 

HARPANAHALU (DELLARVj. 

The pepuhtion of HsrptaikalS T.U'< t* ;o,6io ; of whom 66.R-6 ore Hind:*. 3.63s 
Wctammedins. 7 Christian", and 1 73 of oihn c*ret The town cf Harpinflhalli was formerly the 
seal of a follgnr, who resided in the fort which Is now falling tuo min. He popslauon is 6, $36. 
including a Jain colony. Caaarese a the p remit! tg tongue. There is a t.oml Kind Middle Sihcoi, 
whne English, T.lugu, and Cannrrse are taught. Tae-e are lever. Pi.l School* where C anarne 
is taught. Thou K also » Caste Girls’ School, preaHed o-er by a Brahmin Head Mistietl, -hire 
girls are taught Carareee as wrffl as knltilig end sewing. CnmUief are abundantly manictuied in 
almost all the villages of the taluk. 

Jmb/m Cmmian.Stmn. Couxoua Ctiac Row, Cialntaa ; V. Kodasdaiama Aiva*. 
Secretary ; If. Rama Row j 1. Bhommavah; BprtMASANA Row'; M. Mltca 17AM ; & R. 
VoSUAi-rAH ; AiaSUPPAM ; and H. Vf.'KOlA Row. 

Almost all :he houses m the town were whitewashed, and the streets were 
decorated with lioranam, or string* of Rowers. Money was distributed to the 
priests of the Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosques, where prayers for the 
long life of the Queen Empreis were offered at noon. From 7 a.x. to to p.m. 
eltolam and rice were distributed to the poor of all classes and cloths were 
given to the most needy. In tire afternoon about 6co boys and girls of the 
different schools were treated to sweetmeats. Sports of various sons were then 





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held, and acrobats and rope-dancer* performed. At about 5.30 p.m. the Presidential 
Address was read by the Honorary Sccicury in Kngliih, and explained by the 
Tahritdar in the vernacular to the collected audience ; it was then adopted with 
acclamation, and signed by representatives ol all classes. A grand procession 
was now formed, which, headed by a band <i native musicians nnd nautch gitfa, and 
accompanied by the chief inhabitants of the town, and by a body of police constables, 
passed through the chief thoroughfares. It stopped opposite the Venkatcswiraawumi 
Temple, where the National Anthem was sung by the schoolboys, and prayers "ere 
offered by the people for the continuance of the reign of Her Majesty. The town 
was illuminated in the evening. From ; to 9 p.m. there was a display of fireworks. 
From 9 to is P.M. there was a musical entertair.iner.t and nautch. The festivities 
closed at 1 a.m. with three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress, and thanks to the 
Chairman, the Secretary, and member* of the Jubilee Committee for the admirable 
manner in which the festivities had been conducted. 3,000 people took part in the 
feMivities, of whom 6 ce were fed, treated to sweetmeats, or presented with cloths. 

H1NBUPUR (ANANTAPUR). 

A Durbar of the lending gentlemen of the town was held in the morning 
in Venkata Runaswamy’s Temple, when it was resolved that “the Penukonda 
Newspaper Club be requeued to convey its feeling* of gratitude aud loyalty to 
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Empress of India." The Tahsildar, Mr. 
George Gopaul Rao Puntnlu, delivered a short speech on the various benefits 
derived during Her Majesty's reign. Mr. Sundata Iyer also spoke on the same 
theme. This was followed by prayers and thanksgivings in the templet and mosques. 
Between to and 1 2 o’clock the poor were fed, nnd the generosity in this respect of 
Cunum Bhumanna and other merchants was conspicuous. At noon crowds 
began to collect in the plain near the market where there were sports and games 
including gymnastic exercises, flat races, sack races, jumping! tug-of-war, wrestling, 
donkey races three-legged racer, and horse race. In the evening there was another 
Durbar, which was well attended. Telugu verses, composed by Mr. Anantara- 
machariar for the occasion, were recited amidst much applause. At 6 p.m. there 
was a procession of gods through the town, after which a great assembly met in the 
Flower Pandal that had been erected for the occasion by Mr. Appadorai Mudelliar, 
where a musical entertainment and nautch party were giver.. The Prcsidcncial 
Address was adopted. A grand display of fireworks brought the festivities of the 
day to a dure. Tlie next morning the children of the schools in the town were 
given sweetmeats later on a sumptuous banquet was given to the officials and 




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merchants, which was followed by a singing party, and nauich. which continued 
till sunset. 

HOSPKT (HK 1 .I.AK V|. 

ThR toon it uhcut laty mller from the (own of Ilclluiy. Tin popuhuUm i» 10,119, of 
whom 8,S«8 *ra IT lor! us, i.jjt axe Mohammedans. 60 are Christians, and 60 are uuduMrd. A 
larje pcoporlfce of the inhabitants are weiren. Kos^t is the brad quartos ol the Head Aaahtant 
Collector. 

There was a large meeting in a Pan dal on the 16th February, at which the 
leading inhabitants of Hospet and Chittavadgy woe present. Mr. Campbell, the 
Head Assistant Collector, presided, and Mrs, Campbell laid the foundation stone 
of the " Victoria Dharmasala." The Prexidencial Address was adopted. A nauich 
followod, with a procession front the temples. Gifts were made to Brahmins on the 
following clay. A garden pony was held, and prizes were given. Sweetmeats were 
distributed to schoolboys and girls. The National Anthem in Canarcse, and several 
songs comjvised for the occasion were also sung. Then came sports and fireworks, 
concluding with hearty cheers for the Queen Empress. 

HOSUR (SAI.KMJ. 

Hivtnr it siiuMed shout 3,0x1 Icec store the seslerel. Tie population numbers $.&-?. r» 
5,1-0 Hindus. 655 Mohomaetlans, tad 44 Christians. In udditicr, to the Siib-COllertor who hu 
his head quarters here. 1 Tahsifoa-. 1 I».|wly Inspector ol fehooli, D.P.NV. end Local Fund 
Siperriiom, in Inspector of Poller, * CW Apothecary, and 1 Sub-Registrs- nsuslly reside here. 
TVre ore CcYOtrmral tad Ml.. ina Schools, both fo: bojs >nd grte. The toluc produces 
country panics ud fi&e bulls. The Rraornt Depil ol the Cavalry and Artillery la Madras 
ii foot miles from this town. The staple food of the people is rr^gt. which is very '"II**/ 
grown here. The Taluk Heard »kt &insUtB-.csi last April, nntl the Union Ftnuhsyet lest 

SepCemliE. 

JMIm Om-i/to.— Mrstrs. H. Scar* Rao. Chirm an; G. VkKKATAlAUA Cmtttt, BA, 
Stfrtvy; P. A. Rauasasmiv Iy«* t Korn* Roxe»rpA Cuttri ; V. R*w*ctst.'i>*A CHSTTt ; 
Hadaui Soar* Row; Khaji Fahiwa*) Sahib; T. Sihovasa Row; Kustii'A GocNaea ; 
RMMUKOIAH ; Nc.'JArrtAM ; and for others. 

At daybreak on the t6th February the cleanliness of the town, the festoons of 
fresh leaves and flowers placed at intervals on the roads, the houses decorated in 
the Oriental fashion, the triumphal arches exhibiting in glittering letters the words 
“God save the Queen Empress,* “ Long live our beloved Queen," “ Happy Jubilee 
of Victoria;" and the activity of the leading inhabitants of the place, gave promise 
of a gala day. A large number of persons went to the temple of Rama, in the Fort, 
and, after the offering of poojahs, the deity was conveyed in procession with music 
to the site of the new temple. Two Pandals, exquisitely constructed and beautifully 
decorated, gave shelter to the great concourse of people who had assembled there. 

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S*aku, or the initiation ceremony for the new temple, which is to be one of the 
permanent local memorial', of the Jubilee, was then performed, and hymns were 
chanted invoking the aid of the Divine Being in the erection of the building, and 
thus to perpetuate the name of the Queen Empress in the town. Mr. Subta Rao, 
the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, explained the object of the festivities of 
the day. Divine service was held in all places of religious worship ; and prayers 
were offered by Hindus, Mohammedans, and Christians for the health, prosperity, 
and long life of Her Majesty. At Doon an 'Imperial salnte of 101 guns was 
fired by a body of Police constables. Sweetmeats and other refreshments were 
distributed to the people freely. Three hearty cheers were given for Her 
Majesty amidst rapturous applause. In the evening all the churches, temples, 
mosques, schools, and many houses were beautifully illuminated. The Post and 
Telegraph Office exhibited the inscription "God save the Queen" in glittering 
letters. The festivities of the day culminated in a brilliant procession of the 
principal gods. The Presidencial Address was adopted. On the 17 th there were 
spotts of various kinds lasting for a number of hours. At night there wai a 
musical entertainment. In addition to the new "Temple" to be erected to Sri 
Kothundaraniaswarai in commemoration of the Jubilee, a Scholarship, to be called 
the " Jubilee Scholarship " is to be founded ; and the Chudanathaswarui Temple is 
to be renovated. 

ID.MYANGUO! iTINNEVELl.Yj. 

The 1 6th February commenced with the firing of a Royal salute of 31 guns 
after which the hells of Holy Trinity Church (S.P.G.) sounded forth a Joyous 
peal, and a hand that had been engaged for the occasion struck up lively airs, and 
attracted a large concourse of people to the Church Street. This croud was soon 
joined by the clergy and the choir in their robes, and the members of the 
Chutth Council, and an imposing procession was formed, headed by the hand, 
and the school children carrying gay coloured banners. This procession passed 
through the principal streets of the village, and then entered the grand Gothic 
Church, which had been very prettily decorated. Here a solemn Thanksgiving 
Service was held, the officiating priests being the Rev. Messrs. S. Gnanamuttu, 
M.A., D. Pakyam, and P. Swamiadian. At the conclusion of the service the 
National Anthem was sung in an excellent manner. At noon another salute of 
31 guns was fired, and at 1 p.m. a treat was given to the school children and 
the lace women, and one hundred poor people were fed. In the evening there 
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At 6 p.m. the 11 Victoria Memorial Lamp “ in the centre of the Church Street, which 
it to be the permanent memorial in this town of tlie Jubilee year of Her Majesty, 
was lighted amidst the general acclamation of the people, who had assembled in 
large crowds to witness the ceremony. At 6.30 p.m. there was a grand illumination 
of the streets, and the church. At 7 p.m. there was a precession of the clergy, the 
choir, and the people round the church. Evensong was then said by the Rer. 
D. Pakyam, and an appropriate sermon was preached by the Res*. S. Gnanamuttu. 
M. A., on the personal history of .the Queen Empress : the brilliancy of her reign ; 
the military, naval, and commercial power, glory ar.d prosperity of the British 
Empire ; and the many benefits conferred upon India by British rule. Tl* National 
Anthem was again sung. At 830 p m. an Imperial salute of tor gun* was fired, and 
the Kvlattam was resumed by the young men of the village, who from time to time 
raised cheers for Her Majesty, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Prime Minuter, 
the Viceroy of India, the Governor of Madias, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the 
Metropolitan of India, the Bishop of Madras, Bishop Caldwell and his family, the 
Dutrict Magistrate, the District Judge, the Snb-Colleaor, and the Head Assistant 
Collector of Tmnerelly. This entertainment continued till the small hours of the 
morning, and the rejoicings wctc brought to a close by the Rev. S. Gnanamuttu 
calling for three cheers for the Queen Empress The call was vociferously 
responded to by the large concourse of people. The Presidential Addrets was 
adopted. 

ISKAPALL1 OJELLORE). 

This itiM' It tituMed "bout ihirtren miles to the roith of the I’ennir river, »oJ ebout 
iweaty-two rilei north-out of Nellorr. It hot a population of ebout i,«o; Hindis pie 
ponderate- The rtrroumlinj; hsmleti are cbitSy occcpced by boatmen and 6.b<-m«n. The 
Inbebiuc/r are chiefly occupied in the maiiefulun of tail foe uippty to the interior of the 
District. The tora is the htad qnsilcn of two 0 «c«t. of the Salt, and one Officer of the PuLUs 
Works Department. 

On the occasion of the Jubilee celebration the Salt and Public Works 
Department officers raised a subscription among themselves, fed their subordinate 
establishment?, and arranged for sports, fireworks ar.d illuminations, on the nights 
of tlie 16th and tyth February. On the morning of the 16th the Salt Contingent 
was drawn up on three sides of a square, and a short Address in Telugu, setting forth 
the purposes of the celebration, ar.d the benefits the people had derived during the 
reign of Her Majesty, was read to the men, who then fired a feu de je it. At 4 p.m. 
the men of the Salt and Public Works Department establishments met on the ground 
prepared for the 6pcrts. The enclosure and entrance arch were gay with bunting, 
leaves, and flowers A tent, gracefully festooned with garlands of flowers, had been 




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pitched for the accommodation of the ladies present The sport* were continued 
for two evening), terminating with a display of fireworks, and three ehccr; for the 
Queen Empress. The road from the $al: Factory to the Salt Officers’ quarters was 
illuminated on both night*. The Prcttdendal Address was adopted Great 
enthusiasm prevailed. 

JAGGAYAPKTTA (KISTNA). 

This preopero** town ha* a popalatioa of 10.07;. divided is follows Hindu, 9.B0S, 
Mehatmnedani 851, and Christians 13. Twenty-Sv* per cent of the knhafallaau »re engaged in 
trade anil waving. Under the r.ew local Self-Government system, JaggoyaptUa bin heoxtc • 
Uokq. It contains the Deputy Tohiildar'. Office, a Loo! Kami l>.»p<n».ry, 1 Sub- Registrar* 
Office, a Sab-Poet Office. 1 Police Inspector's Office, the C.M-S. Prayer Hone, the C.M.S. Boys' 
and Girts’ Schools, the local Komi and Girt*' Schools, and twelve seta*, under the Result 
system. The town costains large quanta of marble. There ere al» ten Hindu Temple* of grot 
megiibcmce, and *ome Bi)drlhi*t remims 

fuk'ite CjnniOa. — Messrs. T. VaSCDBVAMWHTY PU.SfALP, Chdrmau . DeVAHAICO.NDA 
X as avan an, Snnt.try ; Skwiau Sreerakolu ; W. A. Pascal ; 0. L Kelly; Rev. M. 
KalYararamier ; Mr. Sjeebam AITanna ; Uhl ethers. 

From daybreak till midnight on the 16th Febniary the whole town presented 
a very lively appearance, and the celebration was characterised by much enthusiasm 
and good fellowship. Prayers were offered for Her Majesty's prosperity and long 
life, and about 400 poor perrons were fed. Tkor/utam overhung every street. Sport* 
of various kind* were held in the afternoon. At night the streets were illuminated, 
and there was a good display of fireworks. At ro o’clock there was a torchlight 
procession of the Hindu god of the town, in which some 7,000 people took part 
The Presidencial Address was adopted. 

JAMMALAMADUGU (CUDDAPAH). 

The population is 4,846, Indudirg j,<a> Hindu., 1,111 Mohammedan^ (ml 5 Christiana. 
There h > local Fund .School In tk* Iowa, besides three Ptal Schools. The town forms port of the 
Proddatir Taluk, and the scat of the Union Paachayel It is the centre of a luge trade, the chief 
article* of commerce being indigo and cotton It is 12$ miles fjeen Muddhinar Railway Sution, 
with, which r. is connected by a very good metalled raid, ccastroc'.cd during the Urt ft rainr, It 
exports to Shnlcpur the course cotton doth that is n i nti ictarol to a coariderahle eitent both a the 
town and the odjoinirg villages. 

/■hi* ComnUUf .— Mean . PULLOK SUBBA Rau GA«tr, Chairman ; V . Ratra MnosittAi, 
Srmtttr ? ; Pavadala Pahthasaiathy Naido ; Wahourd Jaher Hussain Saii ; Rama- 
swamt Ivar i Marwadi Xaal Chord i Gaiiio Sauj Gandics-ta Naraira Row; and 
Svid Abbas*. 

Early tn the rooming of the 16th February the foundation stone of the " Jubilee 
Choultry" which bore a Tclugu inscription, was paraded in procession through 




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the principal streets preceded by native music, and followed by nautch parties. The 
procession was attended by the Chairman and members of the Jubilee Committee, 
by officials, merchants, and all the influential ryots of the toon and adjoining villages. 
On reaching the temple dedicated to Siva, on the banks of the Femur, the procession 
stopped. Then the Secretary made a short speech, and the ceremony of laying the 
foundation stone was performed by the President amidst cheering by the assembly. 
Three enthusiastic cheers were given foe Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and the 
meeting terminated. The feeding of the poor then commenced and lasted till r p.m. 
The poor of every caste and creed, amounting in all to 8oo, were fed, end roo of 
them wete presented with cloths. At about i p.m. a treat was given to the bojs of 
the Local Fund School, several of whom recited Telugu verses in honour of Her 
Majesty. At 1 p.m. there was a performance of legerdemain, which affoeded great 
amusement to the assembly. Pundits recited Sanscrit verses composed by them in 
honour of the Queen Empress. A singing party was now given, which continued to 
amuse the assembly till 6 i-.m. Then a meeting of the members of the Reading 
Room was convened, and it was announced that the name Of the Reading Club 
had been changed to that of the “Jubilee Club” from that date. At 8 p.m. a 
nautch was held, and afler that there were several dramatic performances. Prayers 
for Her Majesty were offered ir. all places of public worship throughout the day. 
The Prc‘idencj.1 Address was adopted. The town was illuminated as on the 
Karthiba festival days. On the 17th, at about 8 p.m. a naotch party was given, and 
at jo p.m. the people went in a procession to witness the fireworks which took place 
on the bonks of the Pcnnar river. The assembly then returned to the Local Fund 
School Building, where three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and 
the proceedings terminated. 

JAYANKONDA SHOLAPURAM fTRICHINOPOLY). 

/» titer Cemmilla. — Messrs. A SuskOYa Arcaa, Chaim r« ; Manikam PiiLAT ; Bunco 
Smell ; StfBtAMAM Cmctti, and Vedvurasu RaU. 

The Jubilee was celebrated with much Ida!, and all classes cordially cooperated 
in doing honour to the occasion. The town presented an unusually bright appear- 
ance on the morning of the t6th February. The streets had been swept ; the houses 
whitewashed ; ihoranams had been hung over the streets ; and several Pandals and 
arches bearing mottoes expressive of the loyally of the people had been erected at 
several places. Prayers were offered in both the temples on behalf of the Queen 
Empress, and blessings were invoked on Her Majesty and the Royal Family. The 
poor were fed in large numbers, and a few of the most needy were presented with 



94 Crltbratbn of tht JutiUt of tJu Quuk fimpras n.iivb-.iri. 

money and cloths. Salaics were fired, and music played throughout the day. At 
night the gods were carried in procession with torches and musk, through the 
illuminated streets. 'Hie festivities continued for two da)S. To permanently 
commemorate the happy event a “ Well " has been sunk to meet a long-felt want. 
This was opened for public use on Jubilee day, and it was named the “Victoria 
Jubiloc WclL" The road leading to the well has been widened and repaired, 
planted on both sides with mango and jack trees, and named the “Victoria 
Jubilee Road.” A drinking Water Tank, called the " Victoria Jubilee Fresh Water 
Tank," is being dug. 

KADAPPERI (CII1NGLEPUT). 

At the north entrance of the large Siva Temple two large triumphal arches, 
coveted with evergreens, had been erected on the 1 6th February, bearing appropriate 
mottoes, the chief among them being, “ May God bless the Queen Empress of India.” 
An utfavam was arranged for in the temple, and prayer; were o tiered by the Brahmin 
priests for Her Majesty’s long life, health, and prosperity. The poor were fed. At 
about 4 p.m. a grand procession started from the temple, with musicians ant! dancing 
gitls, and proceeded to the Taluk Cutcherrv, whence the procession organised for the 
whole of Madararuakatn trtis to start. After passing through some of the principal 
streets, this procession came to the temple, which was brilliantly illuminated. In 
the Pandal that had been erected in front of the temple there was a tola! lam per- 
formance, which lasted about half an hour. After witnesting this, the procession 
went through the other street*, all oi which were bright with illuminations, then 
pasted Madurantakam, and returned. The following day there ’wa; a totallam 
performance at the temple, which was followed by a mutch. Sandal, pan safari, 
and flowers were distributed among the people. 

KALAIIASTRI (NORTH ARCOT). 

KaUKutrl Is the raplul of the Zmimlari of 7J6 square miles of the 'ome name. Its population 
U 9.955. of whom S.6S7 a>r Hindu, i.ipl ire McSatwiednni, ltd $o ire Christum. It is 
situated on the right bank of ihe Smamoniukki it the extremity of the Nagmi hills. It amnios • 
Deputy Tiheildur’s Citchecry, i Sub-Registrar*! Office, a Civil Dispensary, a Police Station, ond 
a Sub-Post Office. It has a fiaous temple. Urge brain. rod extensive seburbs. It Is much 
resorted to H7 pilgrims. Gxd cloth is manufactured here. 

JMUt Cow wiV/w— T he Rajah Of KAIAHACTVI. CMrman ; Me. M. Tixuveshata 
CKAEUT, SmrtHrji THE FIRST PUKCE ; Messrs. DastAEA Raha NaVaHAM Vaioo ; Pan agaxty 
SElHACHEUAPATIt Nayanak; Mouneevenkata Soosa Navanami V. RAMAUWMV Ivu, 
B A. I aid five others. 

On the 16th February about 500 Brahmin; and roo people of other castes were 
fed in Ihe Agraharam dote to tlic Palace of the Rajah, and cloth; were distributed 




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(o nearly i.coo poor people. Prayers were offered in all places of warship foe the 
Queen Empress At 3.30 p.m. His Highness held a Durbar in the Lutchmi Vilanm 
Hall of his Palace, which was attended by his brothers and other relatives, alf the 
officers of the station, members of the Lutheran Mission, and other gentlemen. When 
His Highness took his seat a salute of 21 guns was fired. The Presidential Address 
to the Queen Empress was read to the audience, first in English, then in Telugu ; 
it was then adopted, and signed by His Highness and others. Three Pundits recited 
verses composed by them in honour of the occasion, e> tolling the virtues of Her 
Majesty. A performance on the w u, and a naurch followed. The Durbar closed 
with enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty, and lor His Highness ; and by His 
Highness eapressing a wish for the long life and prosperity of Hex Majesty and the 
Royal Family. Another salute of 21 guns was fired. The Rajah then went in 
procession through the chief streets on his State elephant, attended by a large retinue, 
and followed by his brothets on elephants, and his friends in coaches. On his 
return to tire Palace there was a grand display of fireworks. The churches temples, 
and mosques, the palace, and other buildings were tastefully illuminated. The 
gods were taken through the streets in procession. 

KALLAKURCH 1 (SOUTH A ROOT*. 

Thu heai ijanten of 1 tsl ah of lire tame mu hu * jojialailon of 3,555. divirto-l n follows 1— 
Hindu i.x>2. Mchaasoduu 344, and ChltatMm 9. 

JhSHm CmtmJut. Mercs. T. Bax»iracii2.llah Pilla:, Cbrirmam ; C. Krimckaswami 
AiYak, Stcrdary; P. Suhia Row ; Haiakstu Huiiaix Au Sahib j K- iMsiKitACiiAkBiAR ; 
C. DORASAWMY MtDtLL-.Ai.; T. MOTHCSWAUl TlLLAI ; VvriUANAlWA MVDCLLIA* J 
and cthen* 

Before dawn on the 16th February guns were fired, and everybody rose culy, 
and dressed in holiday attire. At 10 o'clock about 200 poor people of all castes 
and creeds were fed. These people then flocied to the south gate of the Taluk 
Cutcbcrry, which was very effectively decorated, and where a portrait of the Queen 
was exhibited, to receive new cloths. In the afternoon a Durbar was held in the 
Cotcherry, which was fitted up for the purpose, and a musical entertainment was 
given. Prayers were offered for the long life of Her Gracious Majesty, and pan 
supari and fruits were liberally distributed. AbiskaJtarxs having been performed in 
the temples. Her Majesty's portrait and the gods were carried through the streets in 
procesiioo. The streets were decorated with foliage, and overhung with tformams , 
and several arches, bearing loyal inscriptions, were erected at several places. At 
night the whole town was illuminated. At 3 p.x. on the following day there was 





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another large musical party at the Cutcherry, and another procession with Hci 
Majesty’s portrait. 

KARKAL (SOUTH CAKARA). 

The populntio* of Kartal li J,»a, COMlUlne c 4 2,717 Hindus. 379 Mcfamvaofcns 2*0 
CtnMani, nml $6 othan. The Keokiai Brahmins form the majority. The prlnopal trace n in 
ike, cloths, ami simlolwooi oil. A colossal granite figure erf Baddha, called Gam mate Raya, "hoot 
$0 fee in bright, and a Jaia temple called Chalii-WookhfeBastl. are the chief object - of attiaetton. 
The town uauint a DiMrxt MtraifTa Court, a Bepoty TahsildarS Catcheny, a Scfc-ReglUrur’a 
Office, a Vihcr Station, a Cl»U Dlipcatory. a Loral Fund Middle School, and an K^mtsajy 
School. 

JttMla Ctmmirut— Messrs. Andar HVDU S.MB, CA/ormoK ; K. KAMA Hkgcaiii. Sortfor/: 
A. Krishna Piiui; SaxxaFMYa; SuttNAtPAYA ; E. KatSHNAVA; M. Makgesii Kao ; Imam 
Said , and save* others. 

The Jubilee day — the 16th February— was announced before sunrise by the 
firing of native guns. From 7 a.u. to noon rice and money were distributed among 
the poor of all classes ; and cloths were given to the infirm. In the afternoon a 
neat was given to the boys and girls of the elementary schools in and about KarkaL 
Races and sports were held in the evening. The broad toad in front of the Anantha 
Shayuna temple was thronged with people, who joined enthusiastically in the festivi- 
ties. At 6 p.si. the crowd marched in processor with music to the Travellers’ 
Bungalow, which had been decorated for the purpose, and rosowater was sprinkled 
and fan safari distributed. The National Anthem was sung by the boys of the 
I .oral Fund Middle School. On the maida* in front of the Bungalow there was a 
beautiful display of liteworks, after which the procession passed by torchlight through 
the illuminated streets, and proceeded to the Temple Tank, where thanksgivings 
and u/iavaai were performed :n the name of the Queen Empress. The town was 
decorated with festoons bearing mottoes such as “ God Save the Queen " and 
“ Long live Queen Victoria,” in English and Canarese. The Presidency Address 
was adopted. 

KARUR (COIMBATORE!. 

Hie pew at lows of Kirn beau do marks of grot antiquity, but » town beuiag the nunc, 
and lilvated near :h« present rite, was known lo the Rom«« In tha sworn! century, ai ifce cifitil 
of the CHeia oc Kerala Kingdom. which extended to the western cast ; and Roman coins hue 
hoco fault hoc it different periods. It •» ceded to the British in 1790. It has a Talek 
Cut cherry, a Diitriel Mwwff* Court. a Sub Repair's Ofbre, ami * Municipal Dbpenury. The 
population i. 9,205, dhtribilrd is ialtoui ■— Hindus S.IJ6, Mohammedans 755. and Chrieiani 
ifi. Tride s iariki! oo in train, gbre, oil, afnoo, chillies, tobieco, saltpetre, Ac. Cattle 
of good breed are to be hid in the uWk. Monirijol affaire are omdorted by twelve 
ConncOlore. The Municipality miintaU* n High School. 1 Conduced School, and a few Phi 
School* There s also a private Srhool which teicbes ap to the Middle School Standard. Con- 




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»do»lilc progra* I. U 3 t£ stale b femilc olmaikm. TRrre nrr two Cos’ Sihooli, ocx hrtongi'.j* 
to the Wciiciun Miuioa, tiA the other to the hUatelpalUy. The Wesleyan Mii,>o lus .u 
Industrial Schwi 

JuKJ* CtfwwiAte— Mas*. A. David PlLLAt. Ciiirrtiui ; T. I_ SCMA Row, Sorter,; 
Kashm Sakip ; lli» R». Mr. UnU | Mm. NarammaK CllirrvAt Kcppaxa AlYEKCAa j 
Mutki; VtjlA.'A Chettvm ; PvnY Ramaiyar ; Padxakaiih ; Ckinnawa Mi'diuiii : 
Samiasiva Aitaa ; and thicr at Son. 

The streets of the town were swept, watered, and adorned with festoons on the 
>6th February. Four triumphal arches had been erected, bearing appropriate 
mottoes at the corners of the chief thoroughfares. All the public offices, and QtAny 
of the houses in the town were decorated. Guns were fired in rapid succession in 
the temples. A ' thanksgiving Service was held in the Wesleyan Mission Chapel at 
8.30 a.m, and prayers were offered in the temples and mosques. The schoolboy* 
and girl*, numbering about 700, were mustered in the Railway compound, and 
marched in procession to the Municipal High School. Each School carried its own 
banner, and a band marched at tltc head of the procession. The " Union Jack " 
was carried in front of the procession. On reaching the School compound, the 
children were marched into the spacious hall of the building, where the leading 
inhabitant* of the town had assembled. Mr. David PiUay, the District Munsiff, took 
the chair. The Rev. Mr. Little, of tho Wesleyan Mission, addressed the audience 
in English, and alluded to the chief incidents in the life of Her Majesty. Hi* 
speech was translated into Tamil by Mr. Pathamanabier, the Chairman of the 
Municipality. Verses in Tamil and Sanscrit, composed in honour of the Queen 
Empress, were recited, and three cheers were given for Her Majcay. The school- 
boys and girls were treated to sweetmeats, oranges, and bananas. About 3,000 
poor persons were fed, and 300 cloths distributed among them. At 5.30 p.m. two 
corner-stones of a new Gills' School that ia being built by the Wesleyan Mission 
were laid, one by Mr*. Little, and the other by Mrs. David Pillay. The boya 
and gitl* of the Orphanage, accompanied by the Rcr, Mr. and Mrs. Little, Mr. and 
Mis. David Pillay, and other*, marched to the spot in procession from the Mission 
Bungalow, with banneis and a band, headed by the Union Jack. On arrival at the 
scene a hymn was sung, and a prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Little. The 
ceremony of the laying of the stone was then gone through. The National Anthem 
was sung in Tamil ; and after the benediction had been pronounced, three cheers 
were given for Pier Majesty. At 9 p.m. a large portrait of the Queen Empress, 
decorated with flowers, was carried in procession through several street*, accom- 
panied by a band of native musicians, and firework*. This continued till about 
midnight, when the National Anthem was played, and the Police fired a Jtu drjoit. 




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A naulch now commenced, which did not terminate until 2 o'clock next morning;. 
The Presidential Address wax adopted. On the 17th February, at 1 p.m., the people 
assembled again in the schoolroom and were entertained with music and singing. 
At 4 p.m. a Luge crowd of spectators repaired to the Fort glacis to witness the sports, 
which lasted for about three hours. The sports comprised tut races, hurdle races, 
sack race, tug-of-war, greasy pole, See. They were followed by a grand display of fire- 
works, which lasted till about xt.30 r.u. The festivities terminated with a nautch. 
and a distribution of sandal, flowers, and pan lufiari. On the evening of the 18th 
the people assembled once more in the school-house at the request of the Moham- 
medans, when an address in Hindustani was tead, together with a Tamil translation 
of it Mr. David Pillay, who presided at the meeting, referred to the benefits con- 
ferred on the Mohammedan communitysby Her Majesty’s Government, and thanked 
the Mohammedans for their large contributions towards the Jubilee celebration. 
The proceedings closed with a nautch, and three cheers for Her Majesty. About 
io ( oo 3 people took jnrt > n the festivities at this town. The Committee intends to 
establish a " Reading Room and library " as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. 

KASARGODK (SOUTH CANARA). 

This wiport ii nbonl JO tnflre to tbr -imth of Mangalore, It wia the louthemanoi point of 
the ancient Tula™ Kingdom. lu population, rumbaing $.000 scull, <cc«*ia chiefly ot Hindus 
mil Moplai, m.| a fa- Homan Catholic It ha» a Tito* fcurd, a DUpen-uy, a District MuasJ's 
Court, • Sob-Reglitrar’a Office, a txeal Fund htiiiUe Siheet, and o Primary SdxoL Tte 
jicoplc live chiefly Oj trade and sgr^nltare. 

The rooming of the : 6th February was heralded by a salute of native guns. At 
7 *.u. a tastefully decorated l'andal, erected to the west of the school-house, began 
to be crowded with officials, vakils, merchants, landholders, and other inhabitants. 
Sports commenced at 7.30 .use, and Lasted till 10 a.*l At i p.m. a salute of native 
guns announced th 3 t the entertainments for the afternoon were commenced. More 
than 800 persons, including a few ladies assembled in the PHndal. The proceedings 
commenced by the reading of a sketch in Cuurcse of the life of Her Majesty, 
preceded and followed by the ringing of a verse of the National Anthem in Ca n arese 
and English. Doth during the reading of the sketch of Her Majesty, and after the 
singing of the Anthem, hearty cheers were given. A blind musician from Kumhla 
sang some Canarese, Marathi, Hindustani, and Konkani songs, and amused the 
assembly by his performance on the Vttna, and his imitation of the voices of 
different animals After futtber sports at $ p.m. pan superi was distributed and 
rosewater sprinkled, and the children present received sugar-cane. The assembly 
then went in a body, with beat of tom-tom arid singing, to the Bunder, which 




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ws tastefully decorated for the occasion, to witness a boat-race, and a display of 
firework* Amidst the booming of guns, the firing of rockets, the beating of 
tom-toms, and torchlight, the party returned in procession, headed by a banner 
bearing the portrait of Her Majesty, with the inscription “Cod save the Queen 
Empress of India,*' the Christiana singing the National Anthem in Canarese and 
English, and the Mohammedans dancing and singing before the banner. When 
the Pas dll was reached there was another display of fireworks. Three hearty 
cheers were then given for Her Majesty. The 17 th was devoted to the distri- 
bution of rice to about 800 poor people. Three “Wells" will be sunk a 3 
permanent memorials of the Jubilee. 

KOD A VASSAL (TANJORE). 

The popal&icc » 8,aS6. The people in this Unicc «rc federally well educated. The 
vtjKnt* mrt chiefly paddy, cocosrmts, and turmeric ; and weaving is earned on to a considerable 
etlrtt. 

Juki!* Owwiaw.— Messrs. Kl nr an a RAMIKK, Chairman ; S* S&MIKA7HA I Via, Semtmry ; 
Alagasingaiaiincaa ; Dbvamcauaxi Mcdklliak ; Saninaiha Iv*t; T. SUIBAlY**: 
FONNtf&AWtfY ImOAt, Ac 

Early in the morning of the 1 6th February fujahs were performed, and food 
was distributed to 350 people of all cartes at the Siva and Vishnu temple* Special 
services were also held at the churches and in the mosque. Tharanatnt were 
stretched across the streets. At 4 f.x. there was a grand procession, which was 
headed by a “Union Jack" placed in a beautifully decorated palanquin, and 
attended by about 1,0=0 people. A body of Police formed 2 guard of honour to 
the ensign. The procession passed through the chief streets of the town, and as 
it weut along sandal, flowers, sugar, sugar-candy, and fan SNfsiri were lavishly 
distributed. In one of these streets a rich MirasidiT prostrated himself before 
the palanquin, expressing his sense of loyalty and exclaiming, M God save the 
Queen; Long may Her benevolent Reign continue." In front of tl>c Wesleyan 
Mission School the procession stopped for a few minutes at the request of the 
Catechise, who offered up a prayer for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. 
The procession halted at the Deputy Tahsildar's office, and x 01 crackers were fired. 
The flag was then taken cut of the palanquin by the Chairman, and suspended to a 
tree in front of his office, amidst the joyful shouts of the people. The assembly 
now sat down, and the Presidential Address was read and explained by xhe 
Chairman, who dvrelt upon the tranquillity, justice and freedom that India had 
experienced during the reign of the Queen Empress. An address in Sanscrit was 
delivered by a Pundit He contrasted the present state of India with regard to 




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education, sanitation, irrigation, registration, and local Self-Government with the 
state of things in day* of old. Then there was a distribution of sandal and 
flowers, and music was played. The company dispersed amid shouts ol 
applause. On the following night there was a grand nautch and musical 
performance. It is estimated tliat over j.ooo people took part in the festivities. 

KOLLKGALL (COIMBATORE). 

The chief lowi of a taluk nf the ume ranre. It. pojuUtlau U 8.461, of whom Hindu* 
aaatet 7,951, MuhratucJin. 493, urd Chri.tiw* 18, 

The Jubilee was celebrated here with much enthusiasm 00 the 16th February. 
The Police held a parade, and Gred a Jtu it joit. Abithaicms were performed in 
the Vishnu and Siva temples, and prayers were offered in the mosque* both on die 
i6lh and t;th. The gods were earned round the town, which was gaily decorated 
and illuminated. There were grand displays of fireworks on both nights which 
attracted immense crowds from the town and the adjoining villages The boys and 
girls of the Town Schools were treated to sweetmeats and fruits About 400 poor 
people of all castes were fed and clothed on both days Some tree) were planted by 
M. Sishachellam Naido, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, in the “Victoria 
Tope," which is to be opened in the north of the town as a permanent memorial of 
the happy event. The Presidcneial Address was adopted 

KOTACHERkY (NILGIRIS). 

Kotaghmy, tht favourite reiidente of the Maiqui* of Djlhoaw, Gorrmce-Ceneral of India, b 
00 111. ratem AAf of the Nilgirt plateau. It I* about 6,500 fee; above the tea, and hai a very 
Mlutciixu climate. It wn. friended in the year l8ja The popelalim * 3,691. It rontiiia 0 
Port Ofeie, Polite Station, Court How, a MuniiTa Corn!, u.t three Char the (one far ill 
denomination., one Buel Million, uxul one Roman Catholic). Mot U the Euro peon reel de til- are 
proprietors of lei r*a:« in the ncighhourtoil In the Ballon n a Urge K»i village, Thu Kotai 
are a Bunly rate, »i» lire by working in iroa. They do a little cultivation. The llailr^u Uye 
by cultivation, and keep cattle. They am in n prraprroo. Cwidilroa. On the dope* below 
Kot*cherry are jungle tribes. 

JnbOtt Cukrnim.— Mean*. W. L. Edmixstox, CAairmam ; T. Bastiak, Snnfry; F. R. 
Grirrmr : Goo la* Hqosais Saii; and Af-paji Ivsk. 

Two Urge and two small Pandals had been CTCCted in the llaraar Street on the 
1 6th February, and arches had been constructed at the gateways of each of the large 
Pandals, bearing the inscriptions “ Long lire our Gracious Queen,' and “ God bless 
our Noble Empress.” A large number of European* and Nat ires were present, 
including coffee planters, officials, and merchants. About 1 50 poor Hindus, Moham- 
medan*, Native Christian* and schoolboys, were fed at noon. Prayers were offered 




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in all the churches, temples, and mosques, for the continuance of Her Majesty's 
reign. A Kota's band, the bandsmen being Badagas, was in attendance. Sports of all 
kinds were held at 3.30 r.M. There was a display of firewcrks_and a large bonfire 
at night. Tl>e Post and Overseer's Office* and the Police Station were handsomely 
decorated. A good many Todas, Uadagas, Kolas, Eroolcn, and Curumbers came 
from a long distance to take part in the festivities. The streets were crowded 
with spectators. Numerous buildings were illuminated after dusk, and the festivities 
continued till midnight. On the following day there were sports near the District 
Board Overseer's Office, and a display of fireworks at night. The permanent 
memorial will take the form of a "Town Clock." 

KROSt’R IKISTNA). 

Krosa bis a popilatka of 1,912 ; of aheni 1,588 are Hindu". 265 MolminnrliUM. awl 59 
Chriiliaas. It coatairo a Tahiti and Taluk Maghimte’* Office*, a Sbeitauiar MagoCretr’a 
Qffia, » Polio* Impostor** Office, 1 SobReghimr. Office, a Potior Station, a Sub-Pott Office, and 
a Local Fund Middle School. The prihapd trade is in cotton, oil seeds, indigo, cuahoo, cicJnm, 
laiijj, rot train, Mark enun, 4 c. 

JnMtt Crmmitrer .— Rajah Vassiiiddi Vbkkatacakshmi NaRMMHA Naidu Bahadui, 
CAtiman ; Chiiumaiiiila Buvciciracmayayva Kaido, Srcr / faiy / ««m Xoiupasa Sai 
Kamuu; VCLAOAM'OI Si'ia.sMAMVASt : Maudmio AmiiiL Kariih Sahib; Mahombd 
Rahumtuila Sahib ; and othen. 

The celebration un die 16th February passed off exceedingly well ; all classes 
of the community showing the utmost loyalty. A )eu Jr fait was fired at 6 a.m. 
From 7 to 10 am., all the temples in the station were 05101 far worship. Thanks- 
giving Services were held at ri a.m., and were attended by the local officials and 
others. From noon to 3 p.m., about r,ioo people of all castes were fed. Many 
of them had come in for the purpose from the surrounding villages. At 4 P.M., a 
grand precession started from the centre of the town, and passed along all the 
chief streets. At about 5 f.m., the procession arrived at the Pandal which had been 
erected for the occasion. Theranam and fags woe stretched orei the Pandal and 
streets. Attar, rose-water, lavender, fan supari , cardamoms, doves and mace, 

• ere freely distributed. At 6 p.m., the Pandal was brilliantly illuminated, and at 
9 r.M there was a nautch Shortly before midnight there was a grand display of 
fireworks. About 4.030 people took part in the celebration. 

There were great rejoicings throughout the taluk. In every village and 
hamlet special sen-ices were he’d in the templet ; tkaranom were suspended in 
ihe streets ; and the day was observed as one of great festivity. 





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KOL1TALA1 AND ML’SIRI (TRICHINOPOLYj. 

A procession of Ihe Hindu gods went round the to»n an the 16th February. 
Bonfires were lighted on the Ramagheri and Thirusangy hills- The Pachamalai and 
Kollimalai Mountains, about fifty tnilcs off, were splendidly illuminated, and could 
be seen for miles around, the jungle haring been set on fire. In the bed of the 
river Caovery Urge Pan dais were erected for the purpose of the joint celebration by 
the two town*. More than 700 persons of all castes and creeds were fed, and 
about 150 were clothed. From 5 to 6 in the evening, pens, pencils, plantains, and 
sugar were distributed to the school cliildrcn. Later on refreshments were served 
to the gentlemen of both towns Music followed. The rejoicings continued till 
midnight, when the assembly dispersed amidst loud cheers for Her Majesty. The 
Presidencial Address was adopted. 

KUMBHAKONAM CTANJORE!. 

KumVnkonun is car of live mat indent and sicitd towns in the Presidency, and U wrath 
reuitol to by pilgras. It w» fonaaly the aaptil of the Chela Kingdom. It it «*■<* criebestoJ 
for in laming. It is 6 MwnltlpU lawn, with S<\0>S inhabitants i of wfcxn « 7 , $o» tut KLtlss. 
I .228 me MahtmmtiLvW, 908 »re Chriuimt. anil M nOdeSorf. » |«-r irnl u( the U.mltn 
ore Brahmin*. It i, the scat of cce of the most lecoeufnl CuU«J« io the Madina Presidency 
There are thite High Schoali. 

JtMltt CvMvdtUt . — Messrs. T. Ganafati Iran . Cdrarmaw; P. Tiiamdiswami MudUua*, 
Srar!i<7 ; A. C. NakavakmwaMI IVE* i S. StslIAYVA , K&IQBtASWAMT Naido ; Scnpa- 
JtAAAVIA lv»p. j SlTASWAUT ODIAA i Ac. 

The 16th February was a day of unprecedented enthusiasm. The prominent 
features of the Jubilee festivities were their spontaneity, and unolBdal character. At 
daybreak a salute of roi guns was fired. Between 8 and 10 am., over 500 poor 
people, male and female, were presented with cloths. Over 3,000 people of all 
classes of the population — Brahmin, Sudia, Mussulman, Christian, and Pariah — 
were fed in the various places of public wotship and in the choultries- In lire 
evening a troupe of acrobats performed a series of exciting feats before a large 
and admiring crowd. The Post Office and other public buildings were tastefully 
decorated, and festoons were hung over all the streets. The illuminations at. 
night were very striking. The Mahamakam and Pattamarsai Tanks presented a 
most picturesque appearance. Lights were placed upon the steps of the tanks, on 
the four sides, and the reflection upon the rippling water produced a magnificent 
effect. At about 8 p.m., a grand procession started from the Mahamakam Tank, 
and went through the main streets. A richly caparisoned elephant, with a howdah 
bearing Her Majesty's portrait, led the procession. There were the usual other 




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features of an Oriental festival, as flags, dancing girls band, music, &C. Sugar- 
candv and fruits were distributed. At the commencement of the precession, the 
Police presented arms in front of the portrait, and fired a feu it feu. The crowd 
that followed the procession numbered about 15,000 person*. All the resident 
Europeans were present. The procession having arrived at the Porter Town Hall, 
the Presidcncial Address was read, and explained in Tamil by Mr. Krishtuutwami 
Aiyar, and adopted with acclamation. There was then a grand pyrotechnic display, 
and the festivities coded with a salute of tot guns. The pnmanent memorial will 
take the form of “ Wells.” 



KUNDAPUR (SOUTH CAXARA). 

KcodipEr is tic cost north: rn taluk is tic Wot Coavl Disrit-.s of thf Madras Flcridencj. 
TV PortugKsr built a fort here in the 161k century. The town mi oteupied by the Britah in 
IJ99. 11 his a populaorn cf 115.113 s of wbntn 107,959 are Hisdns, 4.3JJ are Mohamcedans, 
2,482 are Chhaians. and 540 are untlusiiied. T'/t Hindu’ ire mr-ily cultivator* of land i anil 
tboe are several wealthy merthaats, who carry cts trvlc with Bombay, Mywire, Bellary, anil else- 
where. The town is the hosl-qauWrs of n Head Aswslint Collector. It contains a Taluk 
Cntcbmy, 1 District Mmmfi's Court, a Taluk Boar-!, a Lscal Plod Sdxol. acd vailons piaces 
ef worship. 

Jutikt Ctw-U’fo —Mem? MAV1L RaMAIVA, Chatman: U. BAIU Row. Seer* sey: T. 
Sadashiva Row j Naoappa Hci.la ; Assam a Snrrri; Suak Ruut; SiraHAuiiurrA ; 
and Aflctn ulfcers. 

The Jubilee was celebrated in a splendid manner on the 16th February. Shortly 
after x Ml- the Taluk Cutcherry was crowded w:lh about 5, coo people, dressed ;o 
their holiday attire, invitations having been sent throughout the entire taluk, and fcni« 
having been made free by arrangement with the toll-formers. Tnc Tahsildar, the 
District Munrifl; the members of the Taluk Board, the Roman Catholic vicar, vakils, 
landholders, merchants, traders, Artisans, &c., as well as all the schoolboy* and 
schoolgirls of the place, were present, and were accommodated with seats. The 
Imperial Coat of Arms, beautifully executed, was brought into the Cutcherry with 
much ceremony, and placed in a prominent portion. A Kind of native musicians 
was in attendance, and played English tunes at intervals. Then the Tahsildar read 
the Canarese translation of the Presidcncial Address, the whole company standing. 
The Address was received with enthusiastic eheets, and wxs signed. The Mysore 
musicians played the National Anthem, and a salute of 33 guns was fired. All 
now resumed their seats, and two prisoners wore brought forward, and released by 
the TahuTdar. Jubilee songs, both in English and the Konkani Lingnage, 
composed for the occasion, were sting by some schoolboys and schoolgirls, and 
were received with loud applause. The people were treated to sugar and fruit ; 





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rose-water was sprinkled ; and garlands and bouquets of beautiful and fragrant 
flowers were distributed. A nautch party followed. At 3.30 p.k., about ico 
poor children were fed, and sweetmeats were distributed to about joo schoolboys 
and schoolgirls of the Primary School and the Local Fund Middle School. A 
jeocession was formed under the spacious Pandal lhat had been erected in front 
of the Cutcherry, and, led by a band, marched slowly through the principal streets 
of the town. On arriving at the esplanade in front of the Local Middle School, 
the piocession halted, and the people sat down. 900 poor people from the sur- 
rounding villages, who had been invited to he present, had assembled there. Each 
poor person received one seer (equivalent to two English pounds) of rice, and a 
quarter anna ; while the blind, the lame, and the very needy received twice that 
amount. Races and sports of various kinds followed, including wire walking and 
rop* dancing. The sports and the distribution of alms continued until j.30 p.m., 
when another salute of 31 guns was fired, and the assembly broke up. The nhoie 
town was by .this time illuminated with small open lamps, placed on bamboo poles. 
At 7 o'clock all the Government offices, temples, mosques the Roman Catholic 
Church, and several private buildings and the principal streets of the town, were 
illuminated, and there was a display of fireworks. Special prayers were said, and 
evening service was held in all tiie places of worship ; while from the two principal 
temples of the town public processions of gods went round the streets. An unique 
feature about the two Temple processions was, that although the gods started from 
temples belonging to different, and, at times, antagonistic castes of Hindus, yet, on 
the present occasion, the people forming the procession marched with torches and 
music in common, their religious differences being temporarily sunk in honour of 
the Jubilee. The procession* returned to the temples about 10 i.m. Two native 
Dramatic Companies performed the same play in sight of each other in contiguous 
stages which had been erected in front of the l aluk Cutcherry. This " double play " 
was witnessed by upwards of 7 .coo persons, and continual until sunrise the nest day. 

Similar arrangements had been made for ilTuminations, prayers, services, and 
processions in all the principal temples, &c.. throughout the taluk, and the 
Committee received a report from each institution that everything had been 
properly tarried out In memory of Her Majesty’s Jubilee the Kundapur 
Recreation and Debating Club will, in future, be known as the “ Kundapur Victoria 
Jubilee Union." The permanent local memorial will take the shape either of a 
local “ Victoria Jubilee Memorial Hall," or a scholarship to be called the •• Victoria 
Jubilee Scholarship," available to those candidates of Kundapur Taluk who 
prosecute their studies in the Technical Institute ai Madras. 




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KUNGUNDI KUPPUM (NORTH ARCOT), 

Krnigimdt Buppnm, meanly oJInl Koppim, IncoSw the whute of Xotliapirts, Kooritali- 
polite, onl Roblmon's and Stewort’i I'.tUi It h» a papulolian of 2,874 pno ui, dittdoi timi : 
i, j 4J Hindut, 321 Mohamsedani, in! 10 C'hilslius. Ja£j<T aod upi ait largely caiviraciared 
ami uponod, Tamarind, vn>;iom, coriander, gmjc'.'v and kanooga oil lords are atenrivdy 
cultivated. The paWic ofiicei are the Deputy TahuHar’i Cotcherry, the Pori Office, the food 
Tied Middle School, Dir pen-ire, Special Sufc-Rrgietror'i Cftre. Riil»»y Station, Fom< Ruga, 
&c, and a Police Suttee. There are two and a temple. 

JnMu CmnuJUi.-~y.aan. C. Najiayakaiaw my Muoen.ua, Cithnan; GlODOO 
Ki«Jri»'CNDR!*it, Sfjrrrjry; Eiurr Allecxas Sahis; Chinnasawmy Iysi ; Goyindaha- 
JCOI.OO NAlDUi N. JaUANXAIUM PltlAt J SOOStCAMASYYA IYIB J OOd DAVA4t»AVA«T 
PlLlAt. 

Mote than 100 poor people were fed at the Zemindar’s Chuttram on the tfilh 
February. All the public official* of the place, together with a large number of 
merchant*, tradesmen, artisan*, and others started in procession from Kuppum, when 
1 s guns were fired. On its way the pcocesf.on was joined by the boys and girls of the 
Local Fund School It stopped at the SubMagii'rate’sCutcherry Hall, when a salute 
of 27 guns was fired, and the schoolboys and girls were treated to sjgarcandy and 
plantains, and were entertained with jugglery and other amusements. At night all 
the public edicts and streets were lllumirited, and the streets decorated. At the 
temples and mosques the day was obserred as a festival and special prayers were 
said in them for the Queen Empress. Cloths were distributed to the poor. In the 
Cutchetty Hall, there was a musical entertainment, followed by a nautch, which 
lasted till ir r.M. The Presidential Address was adopted. The festivities were 
continued 00 the ijlh, and the proceedings terminated with hcatty cheers for Her 
Majesty and the Royal Family. 



KURNOOL (TOWN). 

The chief town in the Diatria c t Kuuooi. It i!i=di an a icit d land at the unction of the 
Hariri aad Junuahtudra r.ieis. It has a population of 20,320 i ol whom 9,995 are Hindu*, 10,007 
ore MohafTsi.cilam, 320 ire Chilitiani, and J belong to other religi-** It » the head-qaiiteis of 
the ColUctor. the Judge, and Diitriet Court* The old Fort -u diimantled m 1865. Some 
mnabrre of the family of th* late Nawib reede in the Palace. 

On the 15th and 16th February, the chief street in the baiaar, a mile long, 
was gaily decorated, and mote than twenty one triumphal arches, bearing inscr.pt ions 
expressive of loyalty and gratitude to Her Majesty, with wishes for her long reign 
and prosperity, were constnicied by the townspeople at their own cos!. Meet of 
the shops and houses in the street were whitewashed, and adorned with flag*, 
festoons evergreens, and plantain trees. Garlands of leaves were suspended at 





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short intervals, and ornamented the Municipal Office, the Hospital, and the Town 
Sub-Magistrate's Office. On the 16th at II A.M., prayers for Her Majesty'* long 
life, and the continuance of her reign, were offered in the principal mosques and 
temples. Between 9 a.m. and 3 r.n, 1,150 of the poor people in the town, 466 
of whom were Mohammedans, and the rest Hindus, Mainland Madras, were fed. 
The principal residents and merchants of the town met at 4 p.m., at the Municipal 
Office in the Knmool Fort, where they formed themselves into a pro cession, and 
proceeded tu the Town Sub Magistrate's Office with music anil dancing. The 
procession was joined by the Collect!*, the District Judge, the Superintendent of 
Police, the Executive Engineer, and Other gentlemen of the place. More than 
5,000 people of all classes of Her Majesty's subjects took pan in the demoasuation. 
At the Jumma Musjid a Mohammedan merchant of the town read an address of 
congmtulaiion in Hindustani verse, and handed it to the Collector. A second 
address was read at the Cloth Merchants' Baraar. The procesnon reached the 
Sab-Magistrate's Office, which was already crowded, at 5.30 p.m. The office was 
very effectively decorated. Mr. Kough, the Collector, was voted to the chair, and 
made an excellent speech. Mr. Somasundra Saury. Deputy-Collector, then gave 
an account in Telugn of Her Majesty's life and the chief events of her reign. 
Mr. Sulun Mahomed Sahib gave eloquent expression in Hindustani to the loyal 
sentiments of the Mohammedan community. Mr. Subha ShaMri, of Mannekuiita, 
a Brahmin Pundit, sang a few Tetugu verses composed by himself in honour of 
the occasion. Mr A. Sabba Rnu, the Chairman of the Municipal Council, 
seconded by Mr- Vencoba Ron. Municipal Councillor, and supported by Mr. 
Sultan Mahomed Sahib, moved that the Proideocial Address be adopted. Tbc 
Address was now read in English, Tdugu, and Hindustani, by the three gentlemen 
above named, while the audience «oo«L It was then adopted with acclamation. 
Three cheers for Her Imperial Majesty neie given, and the police fired a feu dtjau. 
The proceedings terminated with a distribution of pan mpari and Bowen, and Ute 
sprinkling of rose-water. At 7 s-.m. the precession was re-formed, and proceeded 
through the bazaars, which were illuminated, to the Queen's Park, where after a 
display of fireworks and mutch, the crowd dispersed at 8.30 ml On the 1 7th there 
were sports, exhibitions of athletic skill by acrobats and wrestlers, donkey and bullock 
races, and dancing. These events came off on the maidan in front of the Collector's 
bungalow, between 3 and 6 p.h. Five large tents were pitched ft* the accommodation 
of the European and Eurasian community, and the native gentry of the town ; while 
two tows of benches, each a hundred yards long, with a space of about eighty yards 
wide between, where the performances were exhibited, provided scats for a portion 




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of the assembled spectators, whose numbers exceeded 2.000. The proceedings of 
the evening closed with a bonfire of tar-bsnels kindled on the Esplanade, before 
dispersing, the Collector thanked Mr. A. Subba Rau, the Chairman, and Mr. II. 
St. Rencontre, the Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, for the indefatigable real 
which they had displayed in the organisation of the celebration, and congratulated 
them on Use success that had rewarded their eflorts. Three hearty cheers were 
then given for the Queen Empress. 

KUTTAPARAMBA (MALABAR). 

Kuttapanaha has a population at 56,555 pmniu; of *to* *4.862 « Hindus, 11.660 
u4 j} «re nadmided. BeUdrs the Depoty T<htVlu’i and Sab Minute’s 
Cticlmry, KutujarmU lw i SabRegitlrar’i Om». • wrull School raainUined V» rbe Bevel 
Mitwm, 1 Post Oficc, »ftj ■ Trattilen' Busgolow. BJucation is progrewinR. Local Self- 
Goramreat s earned at by the TUsk Bn.nl ol Kott.yim, n( which Telak KuU.parmlu tore* 
a wbdivivion. About half of lie poptiUlioa »ic *:,«(; tJ in the colllraikm of the pepper 
m Of ibt other half, the 1 Undos are cogigcd In rice cullhadnn, and Mohammedan* in Hade. 

JuNS * Cmmi'/n.—Mmr. KOTVAI U en Hajis, Ciatrmi * ; M. OrHfN" Ml.'OV, Stminry ; 
T. Covinoah ; Kamduiiiiavii. KO'HI Tw'f?A* t KorrM Mata* ; Kaiuvantkvalahmi. 
Mayas j NiAOiLear KiMUure Nauihab ; Amuiuin Kruusan N*ra ; RASDCia-PAViL 
MAYAN; kiI two when. 

Early in the morning of the t6th February a Luge number of Hindus assembled 
in the Siva Temple, where Mrityanjayam {literally “victory over death," a Hindu 
religious ceremony for obtaining long life and happiness) was performed in honour of 
the Jubilee. The Mohammedans likewise assembled in Urge number* at their chief 
mosque, and offered prayers for the health and long life of Her Majesty. Then a 
grand proccsuon with elephants, tom-tom-;, music, and banners left Kuttaparamba 
for Tellicherry (a distance of eight miles). It was headed by two Urge elephant), 
richly caparisoned, one of which carried an its head a crown, and the British Coot 
of Anns. A choir of Hindu singers marched in the procession, and sang a hymn 
composed for the occasion. Over 3,000 persons were present. 210 poor persons 
were fed- There were no sports fireworks, or illuminations at Kuttaparamba. as the 
people were of opinion that it would be better for them, as far as those things were 
concerned, to join with the Tellicherry people. The festivities were marled with 
the greatest enthusiasm, and the Hindus and Moplahs of Kuttapiramba joined in 
the moss cordial manner in doing honour to Her Majesty. The Preradeacial 
Address vu adopted. As permanent mcmonals of the Jubilee it was resolved to 
eitablish a “ Hospital " if funds were available ; to erect a “ Water Shed ’’ on the 
maidan with a suitable inscription on stone; and’ to plant a long-lived “Tree," 
Dear a stone which will Ivear a memorial inscription. 




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MAOAKASIRA (ANANTAr-URV. 

TTi« popuUlico U abwt 4.S<*> Hiada pr«>!«aiiia!e. but live in perfect bamcey with Ik* 
Kiiilent Mohammedam. The system of Local Sra-GoTernment vi. lately introduced, «xl U 
walking Bell. Trade it flourilhiog. 

In the forenoon of the 16th February, the poor of all classes were fed in Urge 
numbers. At i P. m. there was a public meeting, when about 1,000 people were present. 
An interesting lecture in Telugu on the origin and rise of the British Empire in India, 
war read by Mr. M. Vijiaraghavalu Naidu,Tahsildar- Another Address on the same 
subject was read by Mr. R. Gopala Rau. A short poem in Telugu. composed for the 
occasion by Mr. M. Karajan Row. Sub-Registrar, was read and explained to the 
audience. It "as so interesting that the assembly insisted upon having it read twice 
over. The Presidential Address was then read in English, Telugu, and Hindustani 
by Messrs. Vijiaraghavulu Naidu, Culur Sreenivasa Row, and Kalandar Sahib, re- 
spectively. Mr. Nunjunda Sastnilu, a Sanscrit scholar, then recited some Sanscrit 
odes. Music was pUycd at intervals. The meeting terminated with three loud 
cheers for Her Majesty. At 6 p.m. the god V meat aram ana was taken in procession, 
attended by about r.oco people, with dancing, musk, itc.. through the streets, 
and on its return there wax a Uixplay of fireworks. The streets through which the 
procession passed were illuminated, and were overhang by festoons at short 
intervals, and all the houses were decorated. On the following day, at r p.m. there 
was a musical entertainment, which lasted till 4 p.m. Over 2,000 people were 
present. Books, sweetmeats, and money were distributed among the schoolboys 
and girls. At 5 p.m. Her Majesty's photograph was taken in procession with 
music, dancing, fee, and was followed by over 4,00° praons. There were 
illuminations and fireworks as on the previous day. The permanent memorials 
include the “Queen’s Jubikc English School," " Queen’s Jubilee Giris' School," 
and “ Reading Room." A “ Temple" is to be erected to the goddess Lakshmi in 
Vcnkataramanaswamy's Temple by Mr. M. Vijiarghavulu Naidu, under the auspices 
of the Theosophical Society. 



MADURA (TOWN!. 

The population of this importr.nl (own 1. 75.80;. Abus'. S7S p a cent, of lie puliation are 
Hindu", 91 p*r cent, ar* Mchammedani, and yi per ecu'- are Christians. Among the Hindu the 
Brahmin" mimUrr 5,921, and total atour 8 per cent, of the entire population. There are over 70 
School" in the loan, ineUdlng <ae Govmaaenr Scorai Grate College, cce American Minion 
High School, and two Narivc High Schools leaching up to the Matrkolatko rtandud. More than 
3,500 toys fcl*out Ox> f^rfc ire onckt instruction. About 35 7 per cent of the rule pepek- 
lion, ami 2*5 pet cent. U the ferrule population ore etfsettoi The atTair? of the town w mt£»gal 




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bj a Munlrtjol Council, which ceciitt <i « Councillors, cl whom 5 art oBriil, and 19 non- 
official. Th« i*liKipJ nafufartuca of (he town ire cloth*, l*t, jewellery, end brus 
v<wl* Hambxne turban*, fringed ■Wl cold lace, and djed doth* of various lindi, are it: 
ipocialitim. 

JuHUi OmmOtr.— Mr. K. G. RKKiTTS. Ckairmta ; Dr. Smith; Mean A. Joyce; T. 
Rixoa Rao; Snr. 1*1 vasa NataOV ; G. Svbba»ay*io KaVaqu ; T. Jambu Citirms ; 
Quadik Bacha Saib ; Kakm EaiWAIAN Chsttub i R. Vihaiio'.ia Aivar; Savad 
GULAM Am SaIB; and thirlceo others. * 

On the morning of the 1 6th Februojy the sick poor in the Hospital were presented 
with cloths and sweetmeat*, &-c. by Mrs. Turner, wife of the Collector. 900 
Brahmins, 5,100 Sudras »,ooo weavers, 1.700 Mohammedans, and 57* Christians, 
amounting in all to over to,oco persons, were fed. Whilf the Brahmins were being 
fed, Sanscrit verses, composed for the occasion in honour of Her Majesty, were 
recited. 2,700 School Children of the town were entertained with sweetmeats. A 
procession of Native Christians marched through the principal streets attended with 
music. Towards evening Tirana! Nayak’s Palace, the Post Office, the Municipal 
Office, the Collector’s Office, and the Meenakshi pagoda with all its towers, were 
tastefully illuminated. Private houses, mosques, and churches wete also illuminated. 
The illuminations in the Meenakshi temple were excellent; a floating cat, beautifully 
illuminated, rendering the Golden Lily Tank especially attractive. The Meenakshi 
temple was crowded wiih thousands of worshippers, who joined in offering up 
prayers for Her Majeity. A large party of Europeans was entertained at dinner at 
the Club ; the Queen’* liealth wai proposed by Mr. Weir, C.S., tbc Judge of Madura, 
President of the Club, and the National Anthem was sur.g with enthusiasm. About 
8.30 p.m. there was a Hindu musical entertainment at Tinnnal Nayak’s Palace. 
European* and Native* of all classes attended. A song narrating in Tamil the 
blessing* and glories of Her Majesty's reign, composed by Mr. T. M. Scott, was 
*ung by the nautch girls. A large party then marched in procession with music, 
torchlights, banners, &c as far a* the temple. Sports and race, took place on the 
following morning at 7 o’clock, at Ihiffcrin Park, in the presence of an immense 
gathering of people. At about 3 p.m. the t©wn*people and the inhabitant* of 
surrounding villages collected in thousands to witness the "jaliital" sport* on the 
race-course. This was a most exciting event. Over 100 bull* were let loose with 
cloths round their necks, and were chased all over the courae by people endeavour- 
ing to secure the cloths. At about 8 p.u. there wa* a feait for Brahmins in the 
" Perumal Kovil." On the iSth cloths were distributed to over 700 poor people, 
hy Messrs. R. Ratuasubbayar, Chairman of the Municipal Council and A. L A. R. 
Ranusami Chetlkr. The number of persons who took part in die festivities was 




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estimated at over jo. coo. The permanent memorial is to be a " Museum and 
Library " to be named after Her Majesty. 

MADURANTAKAM (CH 1 NGLEPUTJ. 

Midurutaknm ii the chief to»» of Um ulok of that name = iht DStricr of CtungSepw. It 
i> the fcr.»f-itiul*r. of the Ti>~ldat of the Ulok, and hm i Sub-RrgiKrttr’* Office, a PotWo 
Stnlfon, and * Ixrat K.f .1 SrrowJ Cl*-* Dfcpeniuy. The |-o]uil.ition cf the town, together with 
iheshrceritm of KMlapperi, It 4,511, lonMulng ci* 5 y of Iyengar Brahmin There are » few 
Mohammedan*. Ttse «*irf occupation of the inhabitum ii agricnltwre. MrdBrantalam a the ini 
of the local Union, wtahliihod under the »Atii« Boini' Act. TV- institution i* presided ow hy 
the Shennaiiir, iwifled hy -it nan -oft: 1*1 ntemtrr* called FanchayMdan. The loan ha* three 
Schools i two of (hem (nor for Imp, the otter for girt? are oinngtd by tie Wesleyan Mission 1 
the third, called the Hind* High School, was founded by a f » nntire gentlemen. 

Jtfkt Co wwi««r.—Vr~.. S. Rurstra PllAAI, Cioirmt M. SaK|EEV 1 JfAlOU, Srrrf/ory; 
Rauanada I VIP, B.A. i Aswasawmv l.EI ; CKAXABAWUY PlU.AI, B. A. i and UMAPATiH 
MllDEUIA*. 

At dawn an the 16th February an Imperial wlutcof 10 « guns was fired, and from 
an early hour the whole town assumed a gala appearance. Every house was deco- 
rated with thoronamt ; numcroui flags were pbced along the streets, and near the 
public buildings ; and several triumphal arches had been erected, bearing appropriate 
mottoes, such as "Got! bless the Empress of India," “ 1-ong live Her Majesty," &c 
In the Si»a and Vishnu Temples abithakamt to the gods and goddesses were 
performed, and arckamu were said in Her Majesty’s name. At noon over 700 
poor people of all denominations wore fed, and present* of money were given to 
them. In the evening Her Majesty's portrait was carried in procession in a richly- 
gilt car decorated with the choicest flower*. The procession was formed as 
follows : — tom-toms first ; then a body of police constables in two rows, under the 
orders of a head-constable ; neat the band of musicians with the dancing-girls 
attached to the Vishnu Temple ; then the scboolbojs, nearly a hundred in number, 
of the Mission and High Schools, with their respective masters; followed by the 
Taluk and other official*, zemindars, shrofiienxiars, mirasiriam, and the leading 
merchants of the town ; the Siva Temple musician; cajnc neat, and immediately 
behind them was the car. About a, 000 people of all castes and meeds took 
part in the procession. The procession started from the Taluk Cutcherry, and 
passed through the chief streets of the town. At the Siva Temple the Dunnakurtas 
received the whole assembly under a decorated Pandal, and entertained them 
with a performance of the Kelatltm dance by the temple dancing-gins. It was 
nine o’clock when the procession returned to the Taluk Cutcherry. Cheers were 
given at short interval; during the precession for Her Majesty. A grand nautch 




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followed. All present were then treated to a sumptuous repost, alter which 
fan iupari , garlauda of flowers, and sandal were distributed, and rose-waier was 
sprinkled. At night every house, hat, cottage, and barair was illuminated, as 
also were the towers of the Siva and Visamt Temple?. Her Majesty’s portrait 
was eventually installed in the Court-house of the Taluk Cutdicrry. The Presidencal 
Address was adopted It -as resolved to erect a “Choultry " in commemoration 
of the Jubilee. 

MALAPL'RAM (MALABARV. 

Tti* town kai ■ prynlnicn of 6,501 ; of whom 5.865 ue Mohinunnku., 1,124 are Hindus, 
an* JI4 are Christum. It is jo mile, from Calicut A Special Assistant Collects* t>d a 
DeraihaKot of Brit* troops ue uuionol hoe. 

As the sun shone out bright on the morning of the 16th February, it wa 3 seen that 
flags and bunting adorned every eminence in and around the cantonment. At 7 a.sl 
the Detachment of the and Battalion Royal Fusiliers in garrison paraded. A J<u <U 
joit was fired ; the troops ptesented arms ; and three cheers for the Queen Empress 
reni the air. Crowds of natives witnessed this ceremony. The ringing of bells, 
the blowing of horns, and the dash of cymbals in consonance with the beat of 
tom-toms, testified to the loyal spirit in which nil classes participated in the general 
rejoicing. In the afternoon sports were held. The evening’s entertainment con- 
sisted of a concert in the Detachment Theatre. The concert was brought to a dose 
by the singing of Use " National Anthem." The audience then repaired to the 
scene of the illuminations. Here was already prepared for the torch an enormous 
pQe of brush-woed, and the bonfire was soon in a blare. The fireworks that 
followed concluded with the exhibition of a garland, enclosing the words “ God 
ties Victoria." This dicited storms of cheers for Her Majesty, after which cheers 
were given for the officer* and non-commissioned officers present. The Presidencial 
Address was adopted. 



MANANTODDY (MALABARh 

Tais town has a population of abeut 5,1x0. It cocuini a Dtpaty-Colicctor’s Cut cherry. the 
District Foeea 0 Act, the TahWWar'. Catchrery, > Sob-Repstrar's OSre. a Hospital, and a unal) 
PaMk School ; and, co the adjacent hills overirajiting the town, arc the bnngalows uf several 
Europeans, eai the CluK Its delation is 2,558 feet. It is the head-qunrten of the Talak of 
’ffjnud, which has an area of 956 iqnrc miles, and a population of 88,091, roans) mp of 
Europeans, East Indians, hairs, and Brahmins. The soil is gctnslly of food (jollity, aad ainual 
the whole area is salted for cultivation Magnificent virgin forests in the vicinity (urnUh a large 
quantity of cardamons. TV-re are also many ojttie and cinchona estates here, awl several pepper 
gardens. The cultivation of coffee wai begun about fo years ago, oral the area now nodre eultira- 
tion is tbatf Jftcco acres. Cinchona »«< iKrodocol about 15 year* sane*. Oa the eastern sate 




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Him. i. . I rar.:l IkIi of e«*lle»i forot of iU best qiality d black-rood, twk, ami «her valuable 
irea, which jrialil > buxbomc rewDM. Game Ii everywhere plentiful. rind in tpcu vtrircy. 

JuUm C < mnitfie .~ blr . Underwood; Colonel Wouldridoe j Mr. T. R. Richmond; Dr. 
Ilrwuo.v ; Mean. Wnxixs; C. Pudimcomm; A. CKA 7 HP, T*V-iM*r; S. R*kacise.'d»a . 
J. L. Kazan o ; Sc. 

The Jubilee was celebrated at this nation on the 16th Febtuary in a brilliant 
manner, and the greatest enthasusin rrai displayed by all sections of the community. 
Every house was decorated, many of them very prettily ; and there was an Imperial 
salute of 101 discharges of dynamite. A considerable number of jemmis, ryots, and 
others had arrived from the surrounding country, and they continued to (lock in during 
the morning till the little town was crowded with visitors, who paraded the streets, 
admiring the decoration*. The morning was devoted to religious services and 
friendly intercourse. At noon three processions were formed on the three principal 
roads at the outskirts of the town, and these, beaded by bands of music, with flags 
and banners inscribed with appropriate mottoes, marched to the place where a large 
and well decorated Pai.dal had been erected. Conspicuous among these was the 
procession of local School Children gaily dressed in white with red sashes, each 
bearing a small (lag or device ; they inarched :n excellent cede.- to the music of their 
band, and displayed the “ Union Jack ” and other flags. They were loudly cheered 
on their arrival. The number of people assembled was about a, 000, consisting of 
no less than sixteen different castes. Mr Chathu, the Tohsilriar, addressed the 
people iu Malayalim. and in an admirable speech, which elicited frequent applause, 
he explained the objects of the celebration, and said that it was incumbent upon all 
present to show on this occasion their loyalty and devotion to their beloved 
Sovereign, under whole rule the people of India had experienced many years of 
peace and prosperity. Mr. Wilkins spoke in Malayalim in praise of Her Majesty, 
and of die great advance that India has made during her reign. Colonel Wooldridge 
alluded to the virtuous life of Her Majesty’, and the deep interest she had always 
taken in the welfare of her subjects. A move was now made to the site of the 
proposed '* Memorial Fountain," where a deed of gift of ihe land to the town was 
executed by Mr. Wilkins, and Mrs. Wilkins performed the ceremony of turning the 
first sod, after which three clieeis were given for the Queen Empress, and live 
National Anthem was sung by the whole assembly. The company then returned 
to the Pandal, where pm t apart and altar were distributed, and money and cooked 
rice were given lo abaut zco pcor people. In the meanwhile the native bands 
played, and various amusements were provided. Al 3 p.n. the assembly marched 
in procession, with banners and bands playing, to the maidan to witness the sports, 





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consisting of races, jumping and acrobatic feats, &c, which occupied the time till 
dork. At night a torchlight procession paraded the streets, and fireworks of various 
sorts were exhibited, and coloured lights burnt. The day’s proceedings were 
brought to a dose at 9 km., when about 3,000 persons again assembled at the 
Panda!, and, in a short address, Mr. Wilkins, an behalf of the Committee, thanked 
the people for their hearty co-operation, and tlie good-will and harmony they had 
displayed, after which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress. The 
Presidcncial Address was adopted. A “Jubilee Drinking Fountain " is to be the 
local permanent memorial of live happy event 

MANGALORE (SOOTH CAMARA). 

Mangalore !s ill* diirf town in the diwrio of Sooth Conor*. It is also a military ttUbo. aryS a 
uaf«t with couldenhle tnAr It teem an Er«l«h passmioo in 1799. under the Partition 
Trenty of Mysore between the Encllah, tte Nloun, and the Peiahw*. It is picturesquely K-aated 
on the ease side et a backwater, upuucd bora Ibe «* by a i|ii: of sand, nnd formed by ibe ocm- 
fisenew of two risers, which reply themselves into iht in bj 1 .in^te iitln. Il« popglatioo is 
ja. 099 , «*ww*i»C of 18.590 Hindu. 5.896 Moha mmed a n s. 7,568 QirttiUns. amt .,5 J.ies, Parris, 
Ice. The Chriilian pepdAtica coosics chiefly of convert* from various Hindi cites a few 
Europeans and Hermans, the latter tiring chiefly the d««*ndflr(i of ibe early Portuguese. The 
M u nirtf ia &y is aanagnl by a Council of twenty Mtnten, of whom three -feerthr are elected. 

JMu CrniMr/M. — Messra. J. W. Bsst, Odrmau f W. ARKOT usd N. SHIV* Row .feint 
Sfenuriri ; P«v. F*. J. C!*«i« ; Messrs. F_ B. Palmir ; T. M. Rama Row; V. M. 
Feihahmx 1 Maxjesbwa* Baiannaya ; HaJU Abbuuaki* Saib ; Bah Aasv Baarv ; and 
thirty attwn. 

Thousands of people were seen esrly on the 16th February hastening to the maidan 
which, with the splendid Jubilee Pin dal that had been erected on the eastern fide, 
with the Union Jack flying high over it, presented rut imposing appearance. The 
Pan dal was beautifully decorated with evergreens and bunting, fkc. The inscription 
"God save the Queen Empvera ” was stretched across the centre arch in golden 
letters, and surmounted by a crown. The Panda! was crowded with officials and 
non-officials, both European and native, including representatives of the Judicial, 
Military. Revenue, Magisterial, Police, Educational Medical, Marine, Public Works, 
Salt and Abkari, and Forest Department* ; the Roman Catholic and Protestant 
clergy and laity ; Municipal Councillors and Vakil*, merchants, and landlords and 
the members of the Jubilee Committee. Several ladies were also present. The 
total number of people present exceeded 10,000. Tltc proceedings commenced 
at 7 a.m. with a parade of the 31st Madras Light Infantry, when a feu if jet'e 
was fired, and three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. Mr. N. Shiva 
Row, one of the Joint Secretaries of the Jubilee Committee, then stepped 

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forward, and read the Presidential Address, which n; adopted with acclamation. 
The Collector received it, and replied in a fen - appropriate words The school 
children now snog " God save the Queen ” in Canarcsc and English, after wh:ch 
three load cheers were given for Her Majesty. A public meeting under the 
presidency of Mr. licit, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, was now held in 
the Pandal “to consider what step* should be taken to induce the people of 
this District to co operate in the permanent commemoration of Her Imperial 
Majesty's Jubilee by the erection of the Victoria Technical Institute at Madras, 
and the Imperial Institute in England." It was resolved that subscriptions 
should be collected throughout the District for these Institutes, and for a " District 
Scholarship " in the Victoria Technical Institute, and that the District Munsiffs and 
Tahsildars should be requested to form Sub-Committees in the District to asv.it 
live Mangalore Jubilee Committee in raising funds for the above purpose. liberal 
subscription* were made on the spot. The meeting dissolved with a vote of thanks 
to the Chairman, and three cheers for die Queen Empress. At noon Thanksgiving 
Services were held in the Basel G E. Mission in South Canari, and in the St. 
Paul’s Church ; as also in all the Roman Catholic charcbcs and chapels in the 
Diocese. After service another fra de joit was fired by the troops, and an address 
was read to the Collector, describing the numerous benefits th®C Kristians of Canara 
had received during the reign of Her Majesty. A large space in front of the 
Pandal had been fenced around with bambeos, striped white and blue, from the top 
of which there creamed white and red flags. The Pandal was flanked by tents, and 
three more were pitched on the other side of the enclosure. Of the latter, one was 
reserved for the accommodation of Christian ladirs, one for Hindu caste ladies, and 
the third for Euratitn ladies. At about t p.m., people were wen coming in from 
all directions, and before 3 o’clock the space round the fence, the Pandal, and the 
tents were crowded, about ao,ooo people being present. Sports of various sorts 
were held, at the close of which the prizes were distributed to the winners by Mrs. 
Best. Shortly after sunset there was a pjrotechnic display. The fireworks were 
very effective, the marcons especially eliciting repeated applause from the crowd. 
The whole tuaidan was lighted for nearly an hour with innumerable rockets 
whirligigs, fountains of fire, Bengal lights, blue and crimson lights & c The out- 
skirts of the tnaidan were illuminated with lamps placed on pasts, and lights blared 
from the top of St. Paul's tower. The Post Office, the Bank, the Bawl Mission 
Book Depot garden and the Union budding, were splendidly illuminated. 

The Jubilee was celebrated right loyally by all the Catholics of Mangalore— a 
tody of high -caste Natives of India, of Mahratu origin, whose ancestors were 




in the Presidency of MaJnu. 



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converted to Christianity in the 16th century by the Hr it Portuguese Missionaries. 
Though owning Portuguese surnames, they are in all respects essentially natives 
of the soil, keeping up their native speech, and preserving their traditions and 
customs to a very great extent, and associating on the roost familiar terms with their 
Brahmin fellow-countrymen. A grand evening service was given in St. Aloysius* 
College Chapel, in honour of the Queen Empress. Invitations had been issued 
to all Europeans of the Civil and Military Services at well a* to the clergymen 
of the Basel Lntheran Mission, and the principal native residents, with the ladies of 
their families. Intimation had at the sime time been giren that all of whatever 
creed were welcome. The front of the building was beautifully illuminated at 3 km. 
and presented a magnificent spectacle. At 8. 1 5, Mr. J. Stuirock. the Collector of 
the District Mr. J. W. Best, the District Judge, Colonel Stevenson, the Officer 
commanding the troops, and the leading European and native gentlemen arrived. 
The Bis bop of Mangalore, surrounded by the clergy and seminarists, knelt before 
the brilliantly illuminatod altar, and intoned the hymn of St Ambrose, which was 
caught up by the choir in the gallery above. The Benediction of the niessed 
Sacrament was then sung. The choir also sang the National Anthem, after which 
crackers were fired, fireworks let off, and an Imjicrial salute of 101 guns was fired. 
After the service al^ the people witnessed ; display of fireworks in front of the 
church. Three cheers for the Queen Empress were proposed, and a thousand 
voices most heartily responded to the ca!L Three more were given for the British 
Nation, as also for the ladies and gentlemen who represented it in Mangalore. 
The new Anglo-Vernacular School for Girls, elected by the Jesuit Mission in the 
Hindu quarter of the town, is to bear the name of Hex Majesty. Mr. Emmanuel 
Lobo, the son of a gentleman who pceientcd the site occupied by Sc Aloysius' 
College, has made a donation of Rs. 500 to the Institution as the nucleus of a 
fund fora “ Victoria Jubilee Scholarship.’ On the following morning a, 74« P 00 ' 
people were fed m the Pandal ; the adults received two measures of nee and an 
anna each, while the children received half as much. The rice which remained 
after the distribution was divided by the Committee between the Basel Mission 
Poor-house at Balroauh and the Roman Catholic Poor-house at Jeppoo. 
In the afternoon sports were held at the Bunder, and were witnessed by 
about 30,000 persons. The programme included boat races, swimming nu.es, 
and climbing the greasy pole. Then* were 58 entries for the swinm ;.»g ra<- c 
which was splendidly contested. At tbc close of che sports an Impcr.il mlute 
of iox detonating shells was fired on the sea-shore. At about half past ', r». all 
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witness the sports started in procession from the Marine Office, with rows of 
lighted torches on each side, besides blue, rod, and white lights, and passed 
through the bazaars and streets to the Mangalore Club, and the Union, which 
were decorated and splendidly illuminated for the recej«tion of Europeans and 
Natives respectively. The streets were illuminated by small oil lamps in rows, 
and by globes hanging from the roofe, and wali shades attached to the walls of 
the houses along the sides of the streets. There were also evergreen festcoM and 
triumphal arches, while over the entrances to several houses and shops were 
appropriate inscriptions, such as “ God save our Queen Empress," “ Heaven rain' 
blessings on our Queen Empress," “ Long live Queen Victoria, Empress of India," 
in gold and illuminated letters both in Cana rose and in English. As the procession 
passed, prayers were offered in the mosques and temples on the way. The ladies 
and gentlemen were invited to enter the temples to witness the ceremony of offering 
prayers. The temples and mosques were decorated and illuminated. About 25,000 
people took part in the procession. A banquet was given in a Pan dal that had 
been erected on the tennis-ground of the Club. The posts were covered with green 
leaves, and a chain was fastened from poK to pest, from which were suspended 
beautifully coloured and variously duped Chinese lanterns and glass globes. 
Over the ceiling the flags of all nations gaily waved at every motion of the wind 
while “ Union Jacks ” were placed at the two ends. A number of Chinese lanterns 
were also suspended from the boughs of the trees on one side of the Pandal; 
while on the opposite side, in illuminated lcttcia, was the inscription u Our Queen’s 
Jubilee. lxt us rejoice." At the banquet the toast of “ The Queen Empress* was 
proposed and drunk with loud cheers, which were heartily taken up by the 
natives in the “ Union " close I7. During the dinner, the military band played 
at intervals. When the dinner was over, a deputation of the representatives of the 
native communities marched in procession, headed by the band, from the Union 
to the Club, and placed garlands round the necks of several ladies and gentle- 
men sprinkled rose water, and offered attar and pan safari. Then four schoolgirls 
sang the Canarese translation of the Address to Her Majesty, to a musical 
accompaniment. Mr. Manguishaiya read several Sanscrit poems which he had 
composed in honour of lire Jubilee. Pamphlets containing the poems, with 
English translations, were distributed to the ladies and gentlemen present. This 
was followed by the singing of a special hymn by the German Seminary Mission 
fcoyi “ God save the Queen " was sur,g in Canarese, after which the Europeans 
present look it up in English. Three loud ebeers were then given for Her Majesty, 
and the deputation retired. 




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Over the entrance lo the "Union,” the mono "God bless our Country and 
Euptesi," in gold letters on a crimson background, was placed under the arched 
signboards. Flags were planted on each side of the passage leading from the gate 
to the flight of step* at the western end of the building. Caoarese and English 
mottoes, such ns “God save the Qoccn,” “ Long live the Queen,” were placed all 
over the walla The tennis-ground was tastefully decorated with festoons, posi 3 
covered with fresh mango leaves, and sugar-canes. A chain was pissed round 
the four principal post* in the comers, to which were hung, at equal distances, 
glass globes of various colours. Seats woe provided for boys on benches 
assigned separately for the several school*, and arranged outside the tennis- ground 
The place was beautifully illuminated with row* of lights, one above the other, 
and the front verandah showed lights in white and red tumblers. The people 
having assembled, four native girls rang a brief biography of Her Majesty in 
Canarae verse, composed for the occasion by Sajis Ramakrisknaya. Mr. U. 
Manguishaiya read a brief sketch in Sanscrit verse, composed by himself and 
by Mr. Putli Balappaya, of the Queen's life, and the benefit* India had derived 
during her glorious reign. Printed copies of the poems were distributed Then 
the assembly, numbering about 5,000 persons, loudly applauded the girls and the 
poet. This was followed by lire firing of crackers by schoolboys who had been 
supplied with them foe the purpose, ran tufari and attar were distributed to 
the whole assembly. The Europeans in the Cub drank the health of the Queen 
Empress, and gave three loud cheer*, which were responded to with gTeat 
enthusiasm by the natives assembled in the Union. The latter then went in 
procession, headed by a band, to pay a visit to the local representatives of Her 
Majesty. On then return from the Oh, the band played the National Anthem, 
and the assembly dispersed. 

The most striking circumstance which marked the celebration of the Jubilee 
was the keen interest evinced in the event by the most ignorant of the district 
people. This was in great part due to the energy of the German Missionaries, 
Messrs. Hoch, Diet, and Chriuanuja. who had published an admirable biography 
of Her Majesty in a largely circulated Canaicse magarine, the * Chraisla Sabha 
Patra." Mr. Diet had moreover given a Malayalim version of the essay in a 
Malayaiim magazine, called ihe •' Krral<fayari" Both translations were printed 
with a portrait of Her Majesty, together with two prayer* at the end— one for Hct 
M ajesty, and another for the Royal Family. One thousand copies of the Canarcsc 
pamphlets were distributed gratis by Dr. Lee, the Civil Surgeon, among the school 
children. In thi* way all the people throughout the District were informed of the 





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chief incidents of Her Majesty's li/e, and also of the benefits which they had 
derived during Her Majesty's reign. The Roman Catholic Clergy also rendered 
valuable aid in the same direction. A School for Girls, wliich had been started by 
the Rooian Catholic Mission at the town, was opened, and named the " Victoria 
Girls' School,'' in commemoration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee- I>r. D. Duncan, 
M.A., DSC, the Acting Director of Public Instruction, presided, and a large 
number of the residents of the town were present The Municipal Town Council 
resolved to sink a “Well" in honour of the Jubilee. It was also resolved to 
establish “ Scholarships " to cr.ible students to proceed to Madras and prosecute 
their (Indies in the Victoria Technical Institute. At the concluding meeting of the 
General Committee a vote of thanks was unanimously ottered on the proposition of 
Mr. J. Sturrock, Collector of the District, to Messrs. W. Arnot and V. Shiva Row 
“for the very valuable services rendered by them as Joint Secretaries, and for the 
great trouble taken by them in making all the arrangements which resulted in 
making the celebration of the JohOre in Mangalore the great success that it un- 
doubtedly was." The Committee appointed the leading men of the various castes 
and sects as Subcommittees for the collection of funds for the Imperial and 
Technical Institutes, and it is hoped that Ks. 20, coo will be received by the 
30th June. 

MAXJEKI (MALABAR). 

Mrajoi lr the chltf town af the Enud Tolik. the pajrslatlOO of whkh is 206. 14 J It contains 
a Tnhiildnr'i Cautwoy, DtstWt Muntiffs Coort, a Sat>-Rczis!r»r's OSce. * Middle Schjk, a 
Dapecsary, and other r4Rcr*. 

/itffAv The Elia Rajah o» NilAMSOO*. CMairmam; Messrs. T. Nabavaxan 

Najb, Stirifaty i c. KAMASamWA Patis* ; K. RAMUICM ; N. K. Chahu Meson ; M. Aimed 
G utOKAi; MAKjtat Kaiasamuli-ad ; TESAVAXCHcat Huad; KVXHOLIX Ktrrr; and K. 
E. Krkhsax Uxxr Nat* 

The celebration commenced at 8 a.m. on the i6ih February, when the inhabitants 
collected at the School-house, which was well decorated. All the public offices, the 
Hospital, arid live Bazaars were beautifully decorated with evergreens, palm leaves, fee. 
The police paraded in front of the School, and fired a ftu dt jtu. Acrobats per- 
formed several interesting feats. The compound was soon thronged with Hindus, 
Mohammedans, and Christians. The local chiefs, Karanamuljiad Avergal and 
Tenayancheri Eliad, arrived in palanquins, attended by their retinues. A pro- 
cession was then formed. It was accompanied by elephants, musicians, and 
acrobats. It was met by another procession at the Hospital gate. Both pro- 
cessions then moved on together to the site of the proposed “ Memorial Tank," 
and stopped at x spacious and beautifully decorated Pandal that had been erected 




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od the mauian. Mr. N. K. Chamu Menon exploited the object for which they 
had me: there The Prejsdencial Addrest was then read in English and 
Malaya) ira, and adopted. The Karanamulpad, assisted by the Sub-Registrar, then 
cat the outline of the proposed Tank (which the Committee hope to open to the 
public on the roth June), and after giving three ringing cheers for Her Majesty, 
the procession returned to the place where the peer were to be fed. The Hospital 
was prettily decorated. In the afternoon a bore a,ooo peer people, chiefly 
Chertnars ar.d Pulayas, were given a hearty meal. At night there was a native 
dramatic performance of KaihaPafi. On the 17th the schoolboys were treated to 
sweetmeats and tea, after which they gave three hearty cheers for Her Majesty. A 
■' Portrait " of Her Majesty will be placed in the School-home. 

MANXARGUDY (SOUTH ARCOT). 

This thirl town or * taluk of the mme n»m« lot apopclstxm ol 19. ; of whom i8.r;7 
art Hindus 6*3 are Mohammedatu, 323 art Chilians. amt 166 art nnetraMad. It bu 1 
Pagoda, and i. the wrai of a WeaUyin Mhtioa. A Luge trade Is envied on In IcciUy made doth 
and Drill war*. 

The streets and Lines were thoroughly swept, festoons were hung up, and at 
night the whole town was illuminated. All classes were fed, and the really 
destitute were clothed in honour of the occasion ; special prayers for the Queen 
Empress wctc offered in aft the Hindu temples, Mohammedan mosques, nnd 
Christian churches; processions wen: through the streets with a display of fire- 
works ; a musical entertainment was given in the Vishnu Temple ; and a brief 
sketch of Her Majesty’s life in Tamil was read at a public meeting. It was 
resolved to give a prise to be styled "The Queen's Jubilee Prire,” annually, to 
distinguished lads in one or more classes of the Local Fund School. Fruit, sandal, 
sugar, and pan supari were distributed. 

MASULIPATAM (KISTKAj. 

The population of this eeapsrt i« 35,056 ; of whom 30,377110 Hindur, j.tSS areMahunmedins, 
and 39: ire Christians. The town contains ill- Colleetw's Office, District Coast. Office of the 
District Superintendent of Police. District MuneiiTi Court, Port and Sea-Conoras Oft.ee. Taluk 
Catcherry. Magistrate's Office, Poet Office, Telegraph Office, District Registrar's Office, Local Fund 
District Engineer's OSce, » largo Haglcal, two Dispensaries, a Subsidiary Jail. Sc The Municipal 
Cor.Mil conests of sixteen Councillor*, Of whom four are officials sad twelve non-officials, -e'en of 
ihe Inner being eleeled by the ratepayers. The Educational Imitations are : the Church Misoon 
College, colied the XcbJe College, which ten (fees up to the F. A. Stiadud : the Hindu High 
Schxt t the Total Fond Training Sehool i the Chun* Mistloo Society’s Training School ; the 
Mu&dpal Middle Sch»!; the Janrpet MBdlu Seh-.il ; lira Results Scfcrxis co the crxnbinel 
system ; thiity.niac Results Schools tor Boys 1 eighteen Girls’ School* co the Resells sjsou, most 






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of wblc h ore in diarpt of the Lowto* Minion ; n Municipal MobtmaodiB School ; *nd nine 
ind^ficoi tchofllft, TU town export! rk«, dhoti, *nd oit-Mfe. IC fc famoas fee k* chintrw and 
<*rpet*. 

Jubiiee CauMittft.—ll&m C. A. Bjao. CAdSrmau; Avyaxrc Vrxxata Sumubatudu 
Puxtalu Aid Ra/amala Kagaik usmakam Naidu. /hW Scfre/sjut ; k. Swill; PALAKUkti 
Srilamvlu ; Kcvvam Nakasimka Naidu ; NAWAB Haman Ali ; Cakmei Hackman ; M Cm. 
J. IL Fletcher j and other* 

Te is impossible to overrate the loyalty and enthusiasm displayed by all section* 
of the community in the Kistna district. At Masulipotim, the capital* a signal-gun 
was fired at 6 o’clock an the morning of the 16th February, and was followed 
immediately by a salute of 31 guns at four different places in the town. Ac 7.30 
a.m. a Thanksgiving Service vrx s held in the F.nglish Church, which was hand- 
somely decorated, and where was hung tlx: Royal Standard, which had been worked 
m silk by the English ladies of live nation. From noon to 3 p.m. 1,500 poar 
people were fed in several places, arid the generosity in this respect of the Zemin 
darni of Davi was conspicuous* She also distributed doth: to 100 people amongst 
the most needy and infirm. At neon aowds began to collect in the principal 
square, and on the arrival at the decorated tent of the principal Zemindars and 
European and native residents, a Municipal address was read, followed by a recital 
0: verses, competed for the occasion by the Chairman of the Municipal Council 
The girls then Jang a mane t alarn % and camphor was burnt before the portrait of the 
Queen Empress, which was decorated with strings of pearls, and garlands of flowers. 
A procession was now formed. After an advance guard of police came bands of 
musicians, and a large body of apearsmen, with the Royal Standard carried on an 
elephant ; a body of dancing girls and peons followed ; then came Mr. R. Sewell, 
the Collector, and Mr. C. A. Bird, the District Judge, on a large elephant, richly 
capariwncd ; followed by the chief inhabitants of the District on elephants, in 
carriages and palanquins, in the following Ofdcr: — the Nawab of Masulipatam with 
his sons, the Zemindar of Mukhtyab, the Zemindar of Wuyur Pargana in Nun-id, 
the Zemindar of Telaprolu Pargana in Nuzvtd, the son of the Zemindar of 
Tsallapxlli (Devarakerta), Raja Durga Piasada Naidu Bahadur Garo, of TaallifKllli, 
Raja Venkata Ramalir.ganna Bahadur Garu, ofTsalbpalli, the ex-Zemindar of Gurata, 
several European gentlemen, members of the District Jubilee Committee, members of 
the District Beard, members of the Talak Board, members of the Municipal Council. 
Behind these came several camels, the ridcis of which earned standards, and next 
came a large body of policemen. The procession, which was accompanied by 
dense crowds passed under several triumphal arches, conspicuous amongst which 
was one with four towers, that had been erected by the Municipality near the 




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MunsifTs Court house. Numerous wreath* and tkaranons were hung across the 
principal streets* which were gaily decanted with Gags, and filled with crowds of 
spectator;* After halting for a few minutes under a Par.dal that had been erected 
by the Zernindami of Davi, who caused flowers to be strewed over the Royal 
Standard, and camphoT to be burnt before it, the procession arrived at the 
M unsifTs Court-house at about 3.30, where it passed betweeu double lines of 
spearmen, a guard of honour of police being drawn up, who presented arms to the 
Royal Standard. The scene at this point was very effective. A State prisoner 
was brought forward, and the Collector announced that Government had been 
pleased to order his release. The procession then advanced up the hall, which 
was crowded. The Court house had been handsomely decorated, and converted 
into a Durbar Hall for the occasion. Conspicuous over the dais was a Royal 
Crown, and a Star formed of bayonets. The procession was headed by a Jemadar, 
in full uniform, bearing the Royal Standard, ail present standing, and the National 
Anthem being played. The Collector oprned the proceedings with a speech, which 
was afterwards translated into Telugu. 'Ihe Prc*idencial Address was then read, 
adopted, and signed, music being played at intervals. The Nawab of Masulipatam 
now presented an address on behalf of the Moliammedan community, which was 
read by his wci, Nawab Suleman Ah Mir/ a Khan Bahadur. The addresses of the 
Zernindami of Davi and tlie Municipality having been received, the Zemindar of 
MukhtyaU spoke a few' words in Tclugu. The Rajah* Raegayya Appa Rao 
Bahadur and Stmhadri Apf* Rao Bahadur of Kuxrod then announced that they 
wished to perpetuate Her Majesty's Jubilee by founding two *• Jubilee Scholarship; ” 
for boys reading in the Hindu High School at Masulipatam. The Collector made 
a short speed*. The National Anthem was sung by the boys of the Training 
Institution, and a Royal salute was fired by the police, followed by ft fiu de jvit. 
On tbc maidan near the Court-houic spotts were engaged in until dark. At 
7.30 P.M. the members of the Club entertained at dinner all the European* in the 
town. The Urge Club-room had been beautifully decorated by several ladle*. At 
the conclusion of the dinneT, Mr. Bird propoied Her Majesty’s health. The toast 
was drunk with enthusiastic cheers The whole town was in a state of festivity at 
night The native houses were lit up as at the Dipavali festival The chief streets 
were illuminated at the expense of the Municipality. The large houies, especially 
the residences of the Europeans, and the public buildings, were uniformly lit up 
along the roofs and verandahs by lantern*. The illauiinatxoos culminated at the 
Court-house, where the principal residents were received in a handsome Pandal 
erected, and Liatefully decorated by Colonel Halcman. A very effective torchlight 



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procession took place, consisting of ill the elephants, horses, camels, spearmen, and 
other members of the Zemindars' retinues that had taken part in the proccxKon in 
the middle of the day. The scene being brilliantly lit by coloured 6ra, made a 
beautiful spectacle, reflected as it was in the waters of a &mall lake in front of the 
Pandal. Then followed a display of fireworks, and the evening's entertainment 
concluded with the return of the procession in the same order as before. It is 
estimated that, including spectators from surrounding villages, nearly 50,000 people 
took part in the celebration at this town. 'Hie utmost loyalty and enthusiasm pre- 
vailed throughout On the next day several entertainments were given. Three 
hundred native gentlemen of the higher castes assembled at the Makaravara's 
Choultry, breakfasted together, and were afterwards entertained by nnutches. In 
the afternoon a very large crowd assembled to witness an exhibition of acrobatic 
feats and sports tn Rotcitsonpelt Square. In the evening the Europeans of the 
station were entertained at a grai vd banquet in the Durbar Hall, which was given by 
the «me native gentlemen who had organised the breakfast to their countrymen in 
the morning, The hall was lit up by the light of numerous chandeliers, and the 
effect was heightened by the happy disposition of mirrors about the room. After 
the dinner a nautch was given, and Sanscrit verses were sung in honour of the 
Queen Empress. On the night of the 19th a banquet was given to the 
European community by Rajahs Rangayya Appa Rao Bahadur and Simhadri Appn 
Rao Bahadur of Nuxivid, after which the company went to the theatre of the Hindu 
Theatrical Company of Masulijorara to witness a performance of the Sthmtola. 
The local permanent memorial will take the shape of a “ District Museum/' with a 
44 Technical School " attached to it. 

MAYAVERAM. 

Mayaveram i* a pichtrttque town. with the rim Cuittsy nmning llrojjh iu lift 

populaik* ifc 23,044 ; of whom ar,933 ire Hfodo), 4K4 are Mohammedan*, and 62 7 ore ChrUtfeuu. 
In affti n *r* man^rd by a Municipal Cofywation COft th tl n f c4 iS Oinollon, Uw*-Tc«ict)n ol 
vIpiii an elMUd, ar*l oie-fwxrth nmnicated by Government. \Y ruling U the dlfcf tool inriirttvy. 
The chief Educational InMltetioo * thr Maa ki ftt l High School, with J05 pop* on it» rolk. Two 
other 8oy»* Scbotdi, a GltV School, art maintained by the Municipality. There an: BKrre than 
M Remit* Scbc^s and the uoc number of olbrr Sebert* in \U town. The Mompdity main- 
tain* a Hotfrft*! ttIM the Wihwar Hospital. 

JMft T. A. A 103 A PlLLAt, Charms* ; T. KRISHNA ROW; PAT7A- 

MUXCALCM NAIAVAKA5AM! I\TR ; THUCVIKGAOACHAMA* ; K. LiKJHMAXA IV«t J T. 
KorHONUARAMA IYER ; T. DtiRASAMf PltLAl ; and eight otben. 

The celebration at this town on the x6th February was a complete success. In the 
eirly morning sports were held in the High School compound. Guns were fired in the 




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precincts of various Hindu temple* &$ well is near churches, mosque* &c. The 
toun was beautifully deaxated with evergreens and festoons. AHskakam, pvfaks. 
and worship were performed for the welfare of Her Majesty. From 9 a.k. to 3 p.m. 
about 4,cco poor people were fed. Between 4 and 6 in the evening the 14 Victoria 
Lawn-Tennis Court " wnx opened. Thousands of people representing the various 
sections of the town community were present. The schoolboys were then given a 
treat. Late in the evening a grand procession started from the Tennis Court, and 
proceeded slowly to the High School building with torches, music, firework* nautch 
girl* te. The procession halted in front of tbc High School premise* where the 
Presidencial Address was read and adopted amidst loud and repeated cheer* while 
the Police presented arm* and fired a salute. The pupils of the High School gave 
a series of performances ; and congratulatory speeches were delivered in English, 
Sanscrit, and Tamil The boys then acted the Court Scene from Shakespeare** 
Merchant of Venice . Then followed tlie dia ri btlion of fruits, sugar, flowers, and 
fan fufiar$\ and the sprinkling of rose-water. Alt public offices, the High School, 
the temple* churches, mosque* and many private houses were illuminated. Great 
enthusiasm prevailed. 

MELUR (MADURA). 

Tbe population b 3,587. An America Mission hit er.nhlishH ci Ergikh Glrh' S <bxl here, 
and the Local Find Beard gives grants iiwM to sore Prinory Schools. Agiieilture b the chief 
occupation cc tbs people. Grain, dhoU. and oil-seeds of $x<i quality an: largely produced. 

/•Met Ccmtti // e .~ yicsxn . C. Krhtana Row. CAtirKsn ; Vouta Kaotaxangar 
TiALMALAt Piliai, StertUrUs ; Rev. G. H. G;mt sox , Messrs. A. Vrnm.txc.ASi Muosx- 
liar ; T. Vumkataiamuk Vaxjl ; LuTCtitTMAXA Ph.au max. Pillai \ Makatita Ravuttu* ; 
Sixxia CitrrriAn ; a>d six cches. 

Early in the morning of the 16th February tbe town assumed a gay appearance. 
Hoiae* had been whitewashed, festoons and evergreens had been placed on the 
road-sides and in front of the houtrs, and preparations for tlie illuminations were 
completed In all the temples, mosques, and churches special Thanksgiving Services 
and prayers for Her Majesty were held Meals were provided for upwards of r,aoo 
poor persons ; cloths were given to about So of them ; and a larger number received 
small presents of money and sugar. An 0|*n-air meeting -ns held at the 
Travellers’ Bungalow compound, which »a* well illuminated, to which aliuotf the 
whole of the people of the town, and a number of the people from tbe other 
villages of the taluk, proceeded with music, accompanied by schoolboys dressed 
in gay clothes. More than i.oco people were present. The Tahsildar, Mr. C. 
Kristana Row, was voted to the chair, and explained to the assembly the object of 
the meeting. Other speeches followed, all of which dwelt on the virtues of Her 




CtMra/ivn of tit fuititt of the Quan Emprai 



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Utjcay the Queen Empress. The schoolgirls then sang the Kunttni 1 ‘altu , a poem 
composed in honour of the Jubilee by Mr. Scott, of Madura, and ibe American 
Mission Hoarding Schtxil boy* sang at intervals. Then followed a display of 
fireworks ; and sandal, llowers, ruse-water, and pan inpari note freely distributed. 
The assembly then row, and " God save (he Queen " was sung. Three hearty cheers 
were then given, and the nsrembly returned to the town in procession with music 
and brilliant illuminations. The Picsklcncial Address was adopted. 



NETTAPALAIYAM (COIMBATORE 

Hi* town of McUi|ni.iij=m i. Uc Revenue head- quorum of t D<?uy Tah.ildnr's jurisdiciieo. 
Its poplar l‘ a.075. comltilag of 5.14; Ilvniloi, 667 Mahinir&oljru, and 18} Chritiiiss The 
chief orcipuioii t£ the (>:np: i< trade in Nt\pri coffee aed to. Agriculture ii carried on to iccje 
eittri. Ikitq; thr terminus cf the M .virus Railway, nod fceein- n nmlwnw fur riuicei farm *11 
ports of India to die Swiiiarlutn, the town Ii rapidly Inerertag In population. It paiessts 
i«<i School' i cae of uhitli It the LaDdan Xfkdon Middle Sdvxl. and tie other a Chuity School 
foi Infants uilcr the £iaat-ln isl system. 

//titter Cemvtitto.— Mm. Srpo Ri-t'oot. Rsttu RiHsDirtt, Ct-xlmm : ClIOtAM Aao 
Soeau KB.'X, Stmtoiyi If H Cauiii, v. U.VKAIYUOAIVA6 ; T. Suiuiaiavl'id Naiduj V. 
Cu.vfAJi n Naipo i M Atilt AiDi-r. Kahim Sahib 1 V. Rancasawu. Naidu j I’. Katin 
CiIV*«C«» ; c S. RUSOIAU NAIOC iAwiotllttH 

People of all daces met at the Panda! that had been e reeled on the plain. 
It was tastefully decorated with banners and bunting, with an arch at its entrance 
Ixnring the inscription “God bfe's our Empress.” A band of native musicians 
was in attendance. The principal streets were ornamented with festoons. At 
9 A.M. there was a special service at the London Mission Church, and in the 
evening prayers and thanksgivings wore offered in the mosque and temple. At noon 
rice, cloths, and money were distributed to about 500 paupers, both male and 
female. At 3 km. a gram! procession of Schoolboys, accompanied by the general 
public and by native music, and headed by the local police, marched through the 
principil streets It arrived at the Jubilee Pandal at 4 km.. when a fro dejek was 
fired by the Police. Sports were held, and continued till dusk. About 7 km. a 
grand display of fireworks took place, and die distribution of sandal, flowers, and pan 
ippj’t and the sprinkling of rose-water brought tlx festivities; to a close. 'Hie 
Preside neial Address was adopted. On the following morning a Urge assembly 
met at die Jubilee Pandal, when prices wen distributed, and a treat bis given to 
the local school-children. 

MULKI (SOUTH CANARA). 

Mulkl Is * urs.ll (on on the Votes Coast, 14 mites to |S. north of Msr»it«e. uxl his a 
repulatioe of abas! 4, cox In it nrc locotcil the Offices of a Sub- K'ghtrer, » Sca-Culoms 




MoVkl-1 



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SupcriMcodcK. a Ssb-P aOnaua, and a i’oiUB Suilnu ; ami it ii tlio fccad-qmttn of a Rcrtnw 
Inspector. 

fuM/ft CVwoatt*,— Mi»n. P. KaWAMISIINAIVA. B.A., Chairman; MVHCKtrR PHAVA.M 
R«0. Suffer, ; MutJtl SCIBAVA KVDWA J KASKAD SntlXlVAS RAOJ MUI.ltlMirRPJHlAR.VOi 
and the Kcv. D. S. Fm?.A*r>is. 

Ai S o’clock in ihc morning of she 16th Feb mar) a procession, attended by a 
large number of people, including most of the leading men of the toxn, the Police, 
and tbc children of four schools, started from near the Police station, and marched 
in procession, headed by two native bands, to the Pandal that had been erected 
for the occasion near the Mission Town School On its way the procession passed 
beneath a handsome triumphal arch, which bore a Mahratta inscription on each 
face of it, meaning “ Success to Her Majesty the Queen Empress.” Soon after 
the procession had entered the Pandal the Police force held a jaradc, and fired 
n/eu dfjaie. After the parade the childicn of the Mission Orphan Girls’ School 
sang the National Anthem in Cana-w, the whale assembly standing. Three 
hearty c beers were then given for Her Majesty. At the request of the Jubilee 
Committee Mrs Ott and Mrs. Ebb presented to the school-children, over aoo in 
number, a copy ol a C-in.irrsc boot, entitled "The Queen’s Jubilee." Rice was 
distributed to about *50 i>cor persons. A special Thanksgiving Service was held 
in the Easel Mission Church, and prayers were offered in the temples for Her 
MjJdty. The evening festivities commenced by about 3,000 people assembling 
near the Mission bungalow, and moving thence at sunset, in procession, preceded 
by two bands, towards the PandaL As the procession wont along, ted and blue 
lights were burnt at intervals. The whole of [he roid from the Post Office to the 
Pandal, a distance of a furlong, was illuminated by small kerosine lamps fixed on 
poles placed on both sides. Three beautiful triumphal arches bearing appropriate 
inscriptions, had been erected on that road. The decorated Pandal presented 
a charming appearance when i: was lighted up. As soon as the procession reached 
the Pandal Mr, Mundkur Mangali Rao mace a speech in Canarese, and proposed 
three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen Empress The cheers were enthusiastically 
given, and sugar and fan atfari were distributed to all prerent. Rose-water was 
freely sprinkled, and sweetmeats were distributed among the school-children. A 
display of fireworks followed, after which there were gymnastic performances. At 
9 o'clock the assembly returned in procession at fir as the Post Office, and then 
disjcraeiL 'Hie Presidential Address was adopted. 



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Celebration of the Jubilrt of Ike Qtu/n Empreu 






NAMAKAL (SALLMy 

Via town Is bti-1 in much bower by Hindus as the troilitionil abode o( Vniau. The yopa'uioo 
is 5.147 l cf whom *,5*0 »re Ilcdro, jSt arc MohammcdaDi, sod 26 arc Christians. Tnc local 
Taluk lloud ot four official ami nine noo-ofbdal UMabtn. The MaitMloo of the town to 

u»S<r the uipsrlDlcmlcoic the Union Pinchajvl. itniUilnj of tea luemtois. A tis*. grade Middle 
School tito Ekmentaiy School rre ioier the RiEMgcrofK of the Talik Dcnnl. The Government 
Girto’ School is largely mended. The chief trade «' the place ii ia poddy, cholum. and reels. A 
superior «ot ol cloth I. miaufacluwd. 

Jidda ComaiUet.— -Messrs. T. Nn-MCAStTA Son* RAKAtYA Sarbi, Cbarmam; T. 
Ravacwavi Aivoa.i. Stems ry : |>. Rajagotala Cka»iak, M.A., B L. ; P. Aiyavaivas 1 
07AKKARAI STBIXIYASA lvxi J PlCDU ScBBAMAKYA IVBP ; N. NAtASIKMA PlLLAY ; S. T. 
VenKAtAfAtai Iy£« ; tztX K. Strati Rao. 

Over 800 poor persons acre fed and clothed between 8 am. and 6 p.m. on the 
1 6th February. Prayers were offered in the temples and mosques. A proccssiun 
of the Hindu god* started from the Narusimaswami temple, followed by n large 
concourse of people with Hindu music, and a Police escort. The procession 
halted at the Mantapam at 9 am. The children of the Girls' and the Elementary 
Boys' Schools were collected in the I-itetary Institute, whither the assembly halted 
for a few minutes. Here the Police mustered in force, and fired a fru dr foie. The 
proctstior. and the children then inarched to the Middle School house, with Hindu 
music playing, beaded by a body of police constable*, who fired a volley occasionally 
during the march, and followed by a great number of all castes and creeds. As the 
party entered the school house the boys shouted "God bless the Queen," “Cheers 
for the Queen Empress.” There were recitations and dialogue* by the boys of the 
Middle School, and the girls sang several appropriate songs. The children were 
afterwards treated to sugar and fruits. Three enthusiastic Cheers were given for Her 
Majesty. The party returned to the Literary Institute, and rhen dispersed. In 
the afternoon there wctc abiikakami and anhanas in the temples for the prosperity 
and long life of the Queen Empress and the Royal Family. In the evening the 
party again met at the Literary Institute, whence they proceeded with music to the 
top of the Rock, where a sumptuous repast was provided for all. At the some time 
about ice poor Brahmins, and an equal number of Sudras. were served with food 
in the Runganadaswami temple by T. Ramaswami Aiyangar, the Secretary of the 
Jubilee Committee. After sunset, the rock, the town, and the temples were 
illuminated. A: night the effigies of Runganadaswami and Narasimaswaml were 
carried again in processon with musk. That was folio-wed by a pyrotechnic 
display. The Prcsidencial Addreis was adopted. In commemoration of the 
Jubilee a “ Library," in connection with the Literary Institute was opened. 




NudyvI.' 



in t/u Prtsidemy tj Sfadrat. 



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NANDALUR <CUDDAPAH(. 

All classes of Her Majesty's subjects look part in the festivities at this town. 
The principal inhabitants, including the Vakils, Court officials, railway officials, 
merchants, and ryots, assembled at ^ i.m. in the Pandal which had been erected for 
the occasion, in the compound of the Court House. The Pandal was tastefully 
decorated, and bore over its entrance the inscription, "God save the Queen 
Empress.” Tho District Mur-riffi Mr. Doddi Yogappah, who was unanimously 
voted to the chair, explained to the assembled crowd the benefits of the British 
rule. The Presidential Address was read and explained in Tclugu to the audience 
by Mr. C. Ananta Charlu, Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, after which it was 
unanimously adopted, and then signed by a few representatives. The meeting 
terminated with a distribution of flowers and pin supari, and with three hearty 
cheers for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. Rice and doth* were distributed 
to the poor. At night the whole town, including places of worship, was illuminated. 
The principal inhabitants went in procession to the great Hindu temple, and offered 
prayers for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty and the Royal Family. 
Prayers were also offered in the Mohammedan mosques by the Mohammedan 
community. A money grant was made to the Nandalur Reading Room to enable 
it to start a library, to be called the •• Empress Jubilee Library.'' 

MANDYAL {KURNOOL). 

The pocolatira is 8,90? i 0 ' "ha® 5.7*9*" Hindi*. J.«n are MiiliamnuAo*. «m! 4 * »*■- 
Christian* Randpil ii th* heuVqoMtere of the Iiead*Aaim-l CoJl.ci.ir. Tafcstldu, Munsiff. and 
Sali-R«tiitrat. Ii otntains ■ Locul Fund Srtoot («d«c up to the Middle School au-lard, a 
Noraml Sihool, several Eiemraury SAsci, *i*l nine Slralte Pagoda. A Pomluyet Unaon h.-- 
been estnhlisicd Iwre. A son.IdmbU trade Is canted on in cotton aid indigo. Jaggery is largrly 
■HMfactand. What i. rated In the adjacent villages. Tho town 1* funcus fnc lacquer “«*. 

JubUt> CmmM*.— Messrs. C. VEKKATA Jacoa Row, CMrmaa ; K. Swhadki Aivavcai. 
S«T,/*ry; G. CittwiiAi Roy a NAtDUj P. Saubsya ; K. KkUTNA Row ! C. Vi JAVA Raoava- 
Chari ; and otbm. 

At sunrise on the 16 th February tom-toms were beaten through the street* 
of the town, announcing that a distribution of food was to be made to the 
poor of all classes. The feeding continued from 8 o’clock -ill sunset, amid shout* 
of " Long live the Queen.’’ About a.coo ptnons in all were thus fed. At 
1 1 a.m prayers were offered in all places of nonhip for the long life and prosperity 
of the Queen Empress. AH the houses, temples, and public buildings were 
decorated with festoons, /Atranami, and flags. Several triumphal arches had been 
erected across the road*. The most prominent of these was one in froat of the 




128 Ctlfirtfien of the JubiUt of tht Quten F.mfras fNaray»n»*Bram. 

home of Mr. C Venkata Jagga Row, C.S., Head-A*»tanl Collector and Chairman 
of the Jubilee Committee, bearing the inscription "God save the Queen" on one 
side, and - Aryavarta rejoices on Jubilee Day " on the other. At night there were 
illuminations. The streets were lighted with lamps placed on poles planted on 
both sides. Shortly alter dusk, the Hindu god, Mahanandiswara Swamy, was taken 
in torchlight precession along the public streets, from one end of the town to the 
other. The cfligy was beautifully adorned with Hovers and valuable ornaments. A 
dozen dancing-girls danced in front as the procession advanced, and music was 
played. All the officials and die leading inhabitants of the town were in aitendance. 
There was a grand display of fireworks when the precession reached the western 
end of the town. The procession relumed to the temple at half past one o'clock. 
Early on the following morning ihc pupils of the several schools assembled at the 
premises of the District Munaffs Court, and were treated to sweetmeats. At 3 km. 
there were sports, constating of hurdle races, chatty races, donkey races, tug-of-war, 
&c. The sports continued till sunset. At night a musical entertainment was given 
in a grand I’andal, which was splendidly lighted Three Sets of dancing-girls were 
in attendance. Several songs were sang in Telugu as well as in Hindustani, 
the girls dancing all the while. Slokas in Sanscrit and Hindustani, and a few 
sUnxas in Tamil, wetc read by pundits, in praise of Her Majesty. Pan sufari and 
sandal were distributed to all. More than i,cco persons were present. The 
entertainment terminated with a grand display of fireworks. The Presidential 
Address was adopted A " Town Hall " is to be erected as a permanent memorial 
of the Jubilee. A "Portrait of Her Majesty" will adorn the building. 

NARAYANAVARAM (NORTH ARCOT). 

Tat popeliOon of It* lour impartial plates of the division of Niroyunvurim is :s fcOoas 
Konctinagir, 5,874 ; N*f»y*n»nnu«, 3.9IJ ; Nogin. ?,$<■$ ; Put I tor, 2^91 ; rcul, 14.843. 
There ts 1 Local Fund Prirary Sdicol bah or NarayinnviiBm and or Pnltoor, am! at Knrvitinngir 
there is a sthcoJ nuinUiccd by the Zemindar. At certrdn se**<nt of the yeir ornngn are wry 
plentiful, and nre hugely etportod to olbei juices. Narayannvarom li noted for ihc good dorht 
that In "cavers, "to fam the main portico of the popilatioo, imotfatlure. 

JU,!a CoamUta.— R»;» Kavaraju Bahadur. Chairman; Mmot. C. S. Doiai-ami 
P atAi, Sttrturj; L SabavaSA PlllAt ; V. Ra.otisiu kAo ; C. Vevkataaamayya , 
K. M. 5lrtUBA4AKACiiA«tiA«. BA. ! VsiU CKK1TYA* ; and otfaen. 

The Jubilee was celehrated here cn the 16th February’ with great enthusiasm. 
At daybreak every’ house was decked with festoons, and there was nor a 
house that remained unilluminated in the evening. Special service was bc'.d in 
the mooting in Kalya na Vcnkatasa’s temple, and prayers were olfeied for the 




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continuance of Her Majesty's reign. The Mohammedans assembled at their 
mosque, and had rooming worship with a similar prayer for the Queen Em press. 
About a.ooo poor Hindus and Mohammedans were fed, and cloths were distributed 
to the most indigent among them. There was an evening service in the temple in 
honour of Her Majesty. On the next day, special worship was again performed in 
tbe Kalynna Vcnkousa temple, and a Vyasa I’uja was made in honour of the 
Jubilee- On this occasion a Brahmin recited a Sanscrit ode, which he had 
composed in commemoration of the Jubilee. In the evening there was a grand 
procession of the god, which started about midnight, and returned about 5 o'clock 
in the morning. Fireworks were lei off at intervals. When the procession came to 
on end. three cheers were given for Her Majesty. As permanent memorials of the 
Jubilee three “ lamp Post* "were erected, and a sum was deposited in the Peat 
Office Savings Bank, the interest accruing from which will be utilised in distributing 
" Books " to the poor boys attending die schools in the Division. 

NAKSIPATAM (VTZAGAPATAW;. 

N:ir.i|:»t»~ has a p:70l«ieo of ilort 9 *,o». fcducition a in 1 somewhat hoiVwnr.1 eoodkioe. 
lint every oltempt hu teen *ode to encouagc tie HiD Inins to .oid HwU children to «hool. A 
Taluk Itixml htti receall) been iatrcdeecc, era i* woeklqj well. 

fiMla Cnoniru.— M-wn- 0. Vijava RamaxOkTY rOKTALO, K. Kuru:aii 

Pl'MAiti, Stiff/*'/: C. Wancaya Navopu uuS T. A r * c as a xasay a Chuty. 

On the morning of the «6th February the town presented a beautiful appearance 
with festoons overhanging trie streets, and mottoes expressive of loyalty. The “ Unioa 
Jack " was hoisted in a central part of the town, amid shouts of applause from rhe 
assembled multitude. A large number of people assembled at the fine Pandal that 
had been erected on the Polsce Parade-ground. Here several loyal speeches were 
made, the speakers dwelling on the great benefits that the people of India hail 
derived during the reign of Her Majesty, which had been pre-eminently characterised 
by even-handed justice. Cheers were repeatedly given for Her Majesty. Die 
poor and needy were sumptuously fed and clothed. In the afternoon all the Native 
and European gentlemen of the place witnessed a nautdi in the Pandal. This 
continued till > o'clock, when sweetmeats were distributed to the boys and girls ot 
the various Sdiools in the town. The timo between 5 and 7 p.m. was occupied by 
athletic sports on the Parade-ground. Prixes were awarded to the winners. At 
night a dramatic performance was given in tht* Pandal. It commenced at 9 o’clock 
in the night, and continued till daybreak. The Piestdcncia! Address was read and 
explained to the audience, and adopted amid hearty cheers. Attar and fan safari 
were then distributed to the Native and European gentlemen. The festivities 

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Ctbhration cf tkt Jultfce cf tkt Quna Emfrtn in»«peiv 



wound up with a display of fireworks. Is was resolved So establish a “ Reading 
Room' in commemoration of she Jubilee, and to call it the “Queen's Reading 
Room." 



NAZARETH (TINNEVELLY). 

Kamitth is : imill town cf o>er i.ox> ianWatils, .ill of -I™ ire Chris tin tU of the Church 
of England. It s the hesd-qiarKn cf a Minin 1017 .if tlit S P.Q. It cootaim o Church, « P<« 
Oth co, » DisptiMiry, * High School, Mkkll« Sellout, Primary SchcoU, Oiphtxug*, mi a Norm*! 
School far (oiniiHi Mirtmcc. At. Let., trial Technic*! School jiretores the 

Gorrrninew Examination «n Draulry uA Carpentry. Native clot hr cf coot! material cue woven. 
Tfiiloiiag, bbcVaiuiiii'j work, ix!Lm wjL. and I&c*fnal.2i2£ oic the <Lk( iadiutres. The liulU ot 
the people ire o£ ike Saanir dns. M ir.y Chnsliic giz^lniCc* i»J clergymen .n Southern India me 
native <4 Niuxrc il. 

The celebration began on the evening of the 151b February. At the special 
service, which commenced at 7 !*•«., prayers were offered for the Queen Empress and 
the Royal Family, and a Native Missionary preached. He gave the congregation an 
account of the life of Her Majesty ; pointed out a few lemons to be derived from 
Her Majesty's noble example; explained the nature of the present Government of 
India [ contrasted it with preceding Governments in the country ; and alluded to 
the privileges which India now enjoys under the peaceful Government of Great 
Britain. At the conclusion of the service native bands played, and an Imperial 
salute of 101 guns was fired. The festivities continued till 10 r.v., and were 
wimewd by a large crowd. Rice and mutton were distributed to the pt»r. On 
the morning of Jubilee Day, people poured in from several adjacont towns and 
villages. At 6.30 a. si. there uas a celebration of the Communion, which was 
largely attended by Native Christians. At to a.m. a special form of prayer for the 
Queen’s Jubilee was used, and an appropriate sermon was preaclscd. At 1 1.30 a . v . 
a meeting of Mission agents and headmen of the congregations was held in the 
Boys' Orphanage- A Jubilee Fund, called “The Native Christian ftovidcnf 
Fund,' for the benefit of Christians, was started. 1 19 prisoners were released from 
the Jail The meeting closed with three hearty cheers for Ilcr Majesty. From 1 
to 5 P.M. the gymnastic instructor performed teveral wonderful tricks in jugglery. 
Vcspcts were sung at 7 p.h., and the church was well illuminated. From 8 to ta 
P-U there was a variety of performances which were witnessed by thousands of 
people Some boy? performed gymnastic and acrobatic feats. At intervals there 
were magic. lantern shows. At the end of every item in the performances tom-toms 
were beaten, and a harlequin made his appearance to enliven live people. Front 
midnight to 2 a .«. there was a grand display of fireworks. The Presidential 
Address was adopted. "Industrial Technical Schools" are in course of con- 





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siruclion a! this place, and they are to he finished a: a cost of Rs. 10,020, during 
the Jubilee year. 

NEGAPAIAM (TANJOREJ. 

Nrgipma, one of (lie ctrlirK European Kttleaats on the Coromandel font. is 1 bn«y reiport 
with a nnmter of rubute, the principal c ( which a Nagore. 1 ti pr^pl.ftoa e Si.JjO ; ci »b>m 
36,52s are Hindis, n,«nS ore Mcfcamcndani, and 5,04a are CI.ri.liuB There is a conridersble 
expan and imparl lade. TV ifeief educational uuriusioos arc a Je.aii College, and a CoCege 
taiin-iined by tb; Wesleyan M The j-.ale of (ecale edimukin It «ry Milirfoctury, owing 
chiefly to tbc laknn of lb* Weiejw Minion, there heiac nine Giili’ Sflicol. wilh opwaida of 520 
girts ander looiKiioo. The number of boys under inarudicn ia Scbooli reo^>r,Uol by the IM[ar*- 
msm cf Eduial«i k opusnfc of 1 . joo. The town hi-, tart the benefit of Lctal Self Government 
utet 1S65, with elect oral privileges. 

JuUta CtmmiUee.— Mem. C. E. Caioirrov, CUPta. ; P. RsiNASABArAntY PitiA) o»l 
T. K. Aknasami 1ve», Joint Smtaria ; P. Ottvw ; P. Stsmpahooiu Naidc ; M. Cana- 
PAItn PlLLAl ; J. Twice ; Rev. W. H. FlUMAY, M. A. i Mr « S. BRUCE ; Rev. T. E. DaryaiX ; 
and Kv*Qtr-focr oihtx*. 

The rooming of the r6ih February dawned with the firing of guns in tbc various 
churches, mosques, and temples in the town, and with an Imperial salute of tor guns 
both in the principal Hindu temple, and also at Nagorc in a famous Mohammedan 
mosque at that suburb. Upwards of 3,000 poor people were fed in the course of the 
day, at the expense of Messrs. M Gmapathi Pillai, M. T. Bava*a Karat her. Athecm 
raywn Iyer, and R. M. S. Nagappa Chcttiar. At 3 !•.«. a grand procession started 
from the Railway Station, and marched to the site of the proposed memorial •• Park," 
headed by the South Indian Railway Volunteer Corps with hand. All corporate 
bodies in the town took port in the precession with appropriate devices and banners. 
The members of the Freemason Lodge, “ Prudentia,” marched in the processor, 
with their insignia. A grand Pavilion h=d been erected on the Park naUtut. The 
procession arrived at 4 <*.M Upwards of 400 Schoolgirls, who hod been arranged 
in a gallery in the pavilion, greeted the party on its arrival by singing " God save 
tlie Queen.” The memorial none of the Park was laid, the ceremony being per- 
formed by the Freemasons, headed hy Worshipful Brother W. J. Hooper, from 
Trichinopoly, who had been delegated by the Right Worshipful the District Grand 
Master of Madras for the purpose. After laying the stone, Mr. Hooper addressed 
the assembly, and dwelt u|x>a die vast progress the country had made duiing Her 
Majesty's reign. Mr. Crighton, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, made an 
appropriate reply, thanking Mr. Hooper and his brother Masons for their kindness 
in coming to Ncgapatam, to officiate at the inaugural ceremony. At the conclusion 
of the ceremony tbc Volunteer Corps fired a feu it Jeic, and the band played tbc 
National Anthem. The Pagoda authorities then r'ade over the ground of live Park 




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to the Chairman of the Town Council, after which there was a distribution of fan 
lufari, limes, and garlands. Three hearty cheer* utie given for Her Majesty- 
More than ic^coo people witnessed the ceremony, anil the greatest enthusiasm 
prevailed. Before the meeting disponed, Mr. Crightoei, at the request of the 
Municipal Chairman, declared the "Victoria Industrial School" of the Municipality 
open. The meeting then broke up. The people again assembled at 9 p.m. to 
witness a grand display of fireworks. There was a roost effective illumination of 
die kailway jmanKes, the Post and Telegraph Offices, the European quarter*, and 
the house* of several native gentlemen. The Presidential Address was adopted. 
On the evening of the 17th upwards of 7,500 Schoolboys assembled in the pavilion, 
each school marching to its place with colours and hand. Sports were then held, 
ami prizes given, after which the boys were treated at the espouse of Messrs. Frank 
Oliver, Annasomi Iyer, StrccTamoolu Naidu, and Kupchan Loll. late in the 
evening of the tame day there was a grand procession of the god ami goddess of 
the large Hindu temple. 

NELLORE {TOWN). 

NtHotc li n man of considerable lulqulty, slrurot 10S mile* north of ami 15 mile* 

from the hay of Bengal. Its pop.lulon i- 37,505 ; of thc« a>, rj8 an Hindus, 4.673 an Mohtw- 
mei's 700 are ChHlIfan*, :,t>l 5 are jtcbwAed. The town i- the beari-qqartms of the District 
CcJiecior, t lift tin Judge, Se^wrioteodenl of Police, District Engineer, and Civil Surgecc. There 
are four Municipal Scbxh, a Normal Schcol, 0 Hirydn Matriculation School, o Malncduion School 
bekegirg 10 the Free Church of Scotland, a Rrtnnn Catholic School, and several Hindi and 
Moiremcdin Private Schools. The American Baptist Mrrioo has a P071' School, a Girls' S< 4 *»!. 
and on Udiflrial Sdiool for hoy* and girls. A comidcraMe Untie is carried as in rice, collco. 
iadi^o, cholom, jlggay, ngl. and other grain.-. The loan being on the della cf the Pennir, the 
chief jBodncl of the ntrroiodinj country is rice. 

JuUttt Gswnfr/a.— Messrs. L. A. Cakitou., Chairman ; Rev. D. Dowser. D.D., Se/rremy; 
Mom. A. Vduva PusrAi.u ; Sven Aixisiian lUtum* ; I. SAnAiin.su soak Naidii , 
\V. G. Ukdmwood ; 1C. Montai.v ; II. M. BitAneUA Sahiii Baiiaduk ; Captain C. B. 
Hemisrmk, R.E. i and Mho*. 

The celebration of the Jubilee on the 16th February began with religious 
services in places of worship. From 10 a.m, till 1 p.m. there wn* a feeding of the poor 
in three pans of the town, at which 3, coo persons received a substantial mcaL At 
4 p.m. there was a mas meeting in the Cutcherry Square, where, for two hours, 
sports took place. Then followed the reading of the Proclamation of 1858 in 
English, Tclugu, and Hindustani. The "Union Jack” was hoisted, and a salute 
fired. This part of the programme closed with the singing of “ God save the 
Queen.” A treat of sweets was given to the children of the town by Mr. A. 
Vcnkaya Gam. In the evening there was a display of fireworks and an illumination 




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of Ibe lowa The Nellorc CTob gave a dinner lo the British residents ai the hoove 
of Mr. C A. Bull. The Presidential Address was adopted. On the 17th. there 
was a Garden Party, given by Mrs. Lome Campbell, the wife of the District and 
Sessions Judge, to the Europeans, Eurasians, and a large number of native gentle- 
men of the town. Tennis, badminton, ar.d archery were engaged in until dark, 
after which the Rev. Dr. Downie gave a stereopticon exhibition of views of 
London and Windsor, and a number of the places on the route between England 
and India. At the dose of the exhibition “ God save the Queen ” was sung. The 
illumination of Mrs. Campbell’s garden and bungalow was very picturesque. The 
Committee decided to erect, as a permanent memorial, a “ Victoria Hospital for 
Women," at a cost of about Rs. 15,000. 

There were celebrations at Vencatagiri, Ongole, Chundi, Udayaglri, Kavili, 
Gndur, and other small towns of the Nellorc District The most notable of these 
was the celebration of the Rajah of VcncaUgiri. This consisted of a feeding ot 
the poor; a festival at each of the two temples; a procession in which a portrait of 
Ha Majesty was carried on the howdali of an elephant gorgeously decorated for 
the occasion; a grand meeting at the Town Hall, at which the Rajah made a 
speech, in which he dwelt on the glories of Ha Majesty's reign, and the great 
benefits that India hid derived from it; a naotch ; and a display of fireworks. As 
a permanent memorial the Rajah proposes to erect a “ Jubilee House ” at the 
Veneatagiri Railway Station, for the use nf travellers. 

OMAT.UR (SALEM). 

Oro hu It the nuac borae by a null group of villages ten milts tn die nc*lh-wcit of Silent. 
There > 31 «ges comW of 628 hcoto, with a pofalation of about 3.CC0 ; of whom about aco are 
Mohammed*-?, and the rest Hindu*. It contain a Deputy TahtWar'a Cutcherry, a Travellers' 
Bungalow, a Post Offioe, and a Local Ford Middle School of the third Rrsde. 

/mu'ii Cmninn. —Messrs. S. A. Sohauaxya AlVA*. Ctainun ; C. Ramaswaky Arvaa 
Swntarr; Atv»a ; GovivoA Cuxm ; VaxtCAraSUttairAB 1 V tXKATAPPA 

CHerri ; KlISBKA Cheto i and twelve others. 

The people of Onulur celebrated the Jubilee on the 16th February in a very 
loyal manner. Abithjtans and pujak t were performed in all the temples, and 
(stayers were offered for the continuance of Her Majesty’s reign, and for the long 
life and happiness of all the members of the Royal Family. The Khaai and 
Mullah of the Mohammedan community offered prayers in the mosque. In the 
evening the villagers, including the school children, assembled in the Local fund 
School House, where sandal flowers, sugar, and part mfari were distributed The 
L/xal Police Force, which paraded in front of the premises, fired a feu dt joie. 





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The decorations were all that could be derated. The meeting opened with speeches 
delivered in Tamil, in which the blessings of peace and prosperity which had been 
enjoyed by the various nationalities in India under the benign rule of Her Majesty 
weic alluded to. These speeches were received with great enthusiasm. After that, 
sugar, fan eufari, tec-, were distributed among tlie assembly, and the meeting 
terminated with three enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty Then a grand pro- 
ceision of the Hindu gods, attended by * large crowd of people, issued from the 
Siva and Vishnu temples, and it was past 10 p.m. when, after going through the 
principal streets, it returned to the temples. The Presidcncial Address was 
adopted. The local permanent memorial will take the form of a “Water 
Pan dal." 

OOTACAMVNU (NILGBtlSJ. 

Ootitrannmil, ttic chief l own of the Slight District, is the summer bad quartets of the Midi** 
(lOrtienKiit, Hit the peimanent held quarters of tbe Madias Amy. It a sitoste on the wotem 
liop: of the Dodibttta Range. and its elcat«i ■»rit» from 7 , 1 Jo feel above «n-l»vd to 8.6** <««• 
Tlte principal building- ire Goremm-n- Home, the Coondl Chimlwr, Secretariat Oltlces. the 
Co«rts and Officer of the Co 3 ector nml Mii'ulrate and of the Stib-Judee, St. Tlimni’s Church, Sc. 
St.pfxn'i Church, the Pt* and T.U^ph OlSci, IlrceVi' Manorial SAool. Public Lffirary, ami 
Omcrmund Club. There lr alio a Botaniol Garden. The town in conitituted i Minidpility 
in iSitf. The (xpolition U n.JJJ, classified as fallows .—Hindus 8,011, Mcbnaaiptuw l.JfU, 
Christiani 3 , 9 Ja Tbc chief educational Institutions are the Liwrevce Asylum, and the lintels’ 
Memorial High S-rhe-l. The fonrer b intended for children of British Soldiers, mi the luter is 
*n efleiint Middle Ota SduxJ, sad -a. fimtxM in memory of the Sr* Comatlfsloner of the 
Neileherrj IlilK There .re EteutiUry Srhnol. of various cln.«* m<ini«.i.rd by the L001I Fund 
nnd District Boards. The Hurra Brewery Corn piny has a branch here. Tie chief produesa are 
coftce, ter. and cachoni, iotraiceed in t8«. 185 1, end 1S60 respectively. 

JuhUm C>*"vwrV/«. — Lint. -Genera! Sir Habrv FaENDEBOAST, V C., K.C.B., Cialmeu ; 
Messrs. C. E. Plosxbxt, Stmtarj I_ R. Uttaiooi ; Caneml Morgasc ; General WOSOK , 
Cclrael Li AIDE! ; Messrs. M. A. Ltwsoa, M.A. ; flooe M Altov id SAIT i EncurK i 
MARtirirACHEi.iA MCDEL1.IAR 1 nod others 

Not only did the residents of the town unite in the festivities on the t 6 th Feb- 
ruary, but many people came in from the surrounding villages, including not a few 
representatives of tlte Hill tribes. The grand display of bunting and banners 
shown by the Murrcc Brewery Company attracted much attention. Two triumphal 
arches were erected on the Commercial Road. The fin: was between the Alesandra 
House gate and llombay Hall. This a: first glance appeared to be a sholah trans- 
planted in its entirety from one of tlte adjacent hill*. A triumphal arch was also erected 
over the Library gate. The proceedings commenced with an impressive Thanks- 
giving Service at St. Stephen's church. The members of the Freemason I-cdge, 
“Faith, Hope, and Charity,’’ attended in full costume. The National Anthem was 




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heattily sung ai the conclusion of the service. The special service at the Roman 
Catholic church was also a lull choral one. At the mosque there was a special 
service at 9 a.n.. at which the leading members of the Mohammedan community of 
the town were present. The Hindus met at their temple, and the other religious 
sects did honour to the occasion. A Review Parade of the Volunteers took place 
at the Hobart Park at noon. The head-quarters companies marched to the Park, 
hesded by the band, playing the Jubilee march. On arrival there they were formed 
into line, arx! with ranks opened they received Lieutenant-General Sir Harry 
Prendergatf, V.C-, K.C.B., the reviewing General Officer, with the usual salute. 
After the General had inspected the men a feudejoit was fired, followed by a Royal 
salute and three cheers, led by Sir Hairy Prcndcrgast. The Volunteers then 
marched past in column of companies. After tbc inarch past, line was re-formed, 
and the General expressed the great happiness it afforded him to be present on such 
an auspicious occasion, and complimented the men on their soldier like appearance. 
Several stanzas, composed by Himself, were rend in Tamil by Pundit Venentarama 
Aiyangar. An Address on beJIalf of the Mohammedan community was presented 
by Munshi Syed Fackioodccn Sufi. At u.30 money and clothing were distributed 
to 150 Hindu and 50 Mohammedan poor persons At the Friend -in -Need Society’s 
workshop, the European and Eurasian poor received small gifts. A procession of 
school children, of all classes and creeds, and numbering over 800, then took 
place. The Nazareth Convent Schools were remarkable for the various costumes 
of the pupils ; there were the boarders in brown, the day scholars in couumes 
of their own, the native girls enveloped in while clothes, and the boys all 
neatly dressed. But for gaiety and variety of colours, the Hobart and Kaadal 
Schools bore awry the palm. The banner of the St. Stephen’s Girls' School 
was prettily wrought, and besides the name of the school it had on it the words, 
“ Victoria our Beloved Queen, Long may She reign." The Brocks’ Memorial 
School, the Ootacamund Grammar School, the Baptist Mission, Wesleyan Mission, 
and Kaity Schools, were well represented, and with their many handsome banners, 
some made expressly for the occasion, they formed a very interesting feature 
in the proceedings of the day. At 5 o’clock the children were assembled to partake 
of refreshments. “ God save the Queen “ wjs then sung. The sports now com- 
menced, each event being well contested. The crowd that assembled to witness 
these sports was unprecedented in Ootacamund. Besides the usual items of high 
jumps and long jumps, &:c., there were a tug-of-war for Ted as and Badagas ; then 
followed two dances, one by tlve Tod», and the other by the Kotos, which 
appeared to be the most entertaining portion of the evening programme. A flat 




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nice for Badagas and Tod as respectively were lie next two events, and were well 
contested. A Hat race between a Toda and a European resulted in the latter 
winning by several lengths, thereby gaining a purse, presented by General Faunce, 
Quarter in 3 Ster-G encral . Sir Harr)- Preidcigast assisted in directing the spoils, 
and Mrs. Orr distributed the prizes. The display of fireworks at the Hobart 
Park, which commenced at the conclusion of the sports, occupied a short time, and 
was very good. There were four bonfires : one on the hill behind St. Stephen’s ; 
a second on Snowdon Mill; a third on Elk Hill; and the fourth- -the largest 
— on Dodabetta peak, lights were artistically arranged on Rreeks’ School, the 
Municipal Office, and the Post and Telegraph Office. The illuminations and 
decorations in the town were varied and numerous. The following firms illuminated 
their premises . — Messrs. Spencer and Co., Smith and Co., Oakes and Co., Mar- 
chant and Co., A boo Mahomroed and Ccc, and Esooph Sait. The Hindu and 
Mohammedan community held a musical teirie at Bombay Hall The leading 
members of both communities were present. Pundit Ver.kataruma Aiyengar sang 
his stanzas, and received much applause. The proceedings of the day were brought 
to a close by a Ball at the Assembly Rooms. The Prestdcocial Address was 
adopted. It was resolved to obtain as a permanent local memorial of the Jubilee a 
full-sired " Portrait” in oils of Hct Majesty. 

ONCOL* (NEI.lOREp 

Th« town oi Oa&k a the capital of ihc northern Talofc of tie Ncllcce District, and is filmed 
■beet 7 J ir.il» mxth of Kelioee town. Its populate* it 9 ,Joo, enmp^e-J is follows Hindus 
7,556, Muhunmcdus gaj, Christians 717 i and others 4 - The ’.own lies in the tnUM of I he 
itch Wide codec soil country’; on 1 lie south and wen of it ue low rocky hills, which a***in 1 Inige 
quantity d iron or*. It il coaneetal with Modus by tie Ileckicgham Co cal I>» town b noted 
for the lire i»i twwuy of Su cattle. It contains 1 High School bekmgir.K lo the Aneiitnn fliptat 
Mission, * Gills’ School belcnglic to the sic.; Mission, and a Maoicifal Middle School, besides 
CBmcroas Priearj and Phi Schools. 

JubJa Ctmmllt/f. — Messrs. W. J. Tale, CMrmm; V. Amkiu Row PlIsillO, Setntoy ; 
N a throat VawcATARUNGAcitAiav ; K. NAMStBAWAtLA Ctttnv ; Rev. W. R. Mapiwv ; 
Mcun. Tiivzkg.da Phlai ; ami Auamsd Huawot Sahib Bahadur. 

The Jubilee was celebrated with much enthusiasm on the 16th Fcbtuary. 
Prayers were offered in all places of worship for Her Majesty. A handsome and 
elaborately decorated Pandal bad been elected in a toj« near a Hindu temple, 
outside the town, and thither the Queen’s local representative (the Sub-Collector) 
was, on the afternoon of the 16th, conducted in precession The “ Union Jack " 
lloited over the triumphal arch which adorned the entrance to the Pandal, on 
which was inscribed a suitable motto. As the procession entered the Pandal a 




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fra dt feu was fired, and the people cheered. Then cloths were distributed to the 
needy, who had already been fed in tire morning. The Presidential Address was 
read in English by Mr. V. Ananda Row, the Secretary to the Jubilee Committee, 
and in Telugu by Mr. X. Venkata Rung* Cliarlu. It was then adopted. Sanscrit 
and Telugu odes were recited The company, which must have numbered over 
3,0=0, then witnessed the sports, which lasted till sunset. A nauteh followed in the 
now brilliantly lit PandaL The people then marched in procession through the 
chief streets of the town, and eventually proceeded to the Sub-Collector’s bungalow, 
where rhey gave three cheers for Her Majesty. Gymnastic feats, sports, nantches, 
and singing occupied the afternoon and evening of the 17th, and the proceedings 
wound up a little before midnight with a bonfire on the hill opposite the Pandal, 
with fireworks, and ebeers for Her Majesty. The balance of the Jubilee 
subscriptions will lie devoted to the " Improvement of the Water Supply" of 
lire town. 

PAKALA (NELLOKE!. 

A ftudcjoit was fired at dawn cm the 16th February by the .Silt Contingent, and 
after prints had been awarded to the best dressed peons, several sheep and a quantity 
nf rice, provided by the Inspector, Mi. Mitchell, were served out to the Factory 
establishment and three Preventive parties. Rations were also distributed to 
the registered coolies, as well as to the poor of the place. In the afternoon, 
just before the sports began, another feu dr fm wr.s fired. Tire re were hurdle, 
sack, three-legged, cheroot, pick-a-back, cooly, boys’, girls’, and women’s races, as 
well as “ bull in the ring,’’ and other sports, with a tug of war, “ Peons wwi 
Coolies,” which was won by the former. There vat a torchlight dance by 
Brinjarie women; native music and dancing girls; and a display of fireworks, 
concluding with three cheers for the Queen Empress. In the village, and after 
the fireworks, there was a procession of gods from the Hindu temple. The 
Presidential Address was adopted 

PALAMCOTTAH (TINNEVEIXY). 

Thii town u the held -quarters of the Collector ef tho DHtnct, The i-cpalilloo l» 17,96a ; o( 
»fec« 15.098 are Htados. 865 we Mofcimtwilam, amt 2,001 are Outturns. 1 : comains an Aegto- 
VeroKulu School. • Siys School of theCM.S., a Herding SJkoI ta Christian toys aid girt*, 
aid a Train iru School forChnMian girli. 

A crowd of nearly 10,000 persons assembled on the race-course to witness 
the sports. The sports- programme included pony and horse races. A ftu was 
given to school-children in a tastefully decorated Pandal on the maidan. The 

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principal residents of the district, including the Zemindars of Estiapuram, Oothu- 
nialai, and Sevelpatti were present. The Presidencial Address was read, adopted, 
and presented to tlic District Magistrate. A good display of fireworks followed. 
The principal roads in Palamcottah and Tinncvdly, and the streets and houses in 
troth the towns and neighbouring village*, were illuminated at night, as also the 
public buildings. At the principal places of worship special services were held. 
Gods were taken in procession in several Devasianams. On ibe 17th an address 
on the benefits of British rule in India was delivered at a large public meeting 
at which the District Judge presided. A nautch was held at night. Enthusiastic 
cheers were given for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. 

FALAKI (MADURA}. 

The p^nJuloo (it Dili louu It 13.513, urf I hit of the whole talok it 171.515. The plice U 
noted tor ihe teaplc of Tbtedijuixopini Swunl, which is io«Ud to by pilgrim* Cron nil port* ol 
India. The town »o lately coai&utod into a MarJdpiWy. Their Is tUo 1 Local Hoard with 
three Uniom. The chief ocCopntiooa of the people are cultivation and trade. Weaviig a ih« only 
minufuctur*. The Ainencnn Mivion Inw orlnWjfsed a Girh' School. There b 1 Scliry Roolti 
Schorl la the town aided by the Municipality, and wtnl Ramil* System School* in the talal 
aided hy Miicipal or Local Fundi 

J«M* CVnwr'WK— Rev. H. C. HAUK. Chairman . Mean. T. GbaiMIAH Sami, J. Samuil 
PttxAt, ud C. Ritkoa Row, /«»< Surntem ; Sithamkaiam Crwmw ; T. Kiistka Row j 
C. SuaaiiArxa ; amt tie oihrn. 

Early in the morning of the i 6 :h February the town assumed a gay appearance. 
"Hie houses bad been whitewashed and adorned with flags and banners; and thora- 
name overhung the streets. The Navaranga Mantapam in front of the temple was 
tastefully decorated, and a beautiful Pandal had been erected there. A small 
Pandal had been put up at the entrance to the Municipal Office, with a 
triumphal arch bearing the inscription “ Long live Her Majesty the Queen 
Empress of India." Abishakam and pujaht were performed in the Hindu 
temples of the town, and special services were held. Prayers were also offered 
in the churches and mosques. At noon about 3, coo poor of all dosses were 
fed in different placet, and about 150 of them were presented with cloths. 
In the afternoon sweetmeats were distributed to about 7,030 schoolboys and 
girls.. In the evening there were magical performances and athletic sports. 
At night there was a grand illumination of all the houses, temples mosques, 
churches streets, and tire Rock. The Post Office, Municipal Office, the Talult 
Cutchcny, the Municipal Dispensary, and the Police Station House, as well aa 
the Jubilee Mantapam, were beautifully illuminated. At 6-30 p.m. a large 
rutmU-r of gentlemen and ladies assembled at the Navaranga Mantapam. A 





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portrait of Her MajeKy was placed in an elevated position, and was adorned 
with garlands. The Rev. H. C Haven who was voted to the chair, made an 
appropriate speech. Mr. Subbu Runga Naidu gave an acconnt in Tamil of Her 
Majesty's life, and the chief events of her reign. Three hearty cheers were then 
given for the Empress, and sandal, flowers, fan safari, kc. were distributed to all. 
At about 8 p.m. the portrait was placed on a howdah mounted on an elephant, 
beautifrilly decorated for the occasion, and taken in procession through the four 
chief streets of tlic town, attended by about 5,000 peojic, including several 
European ladies and gentlemen. The dancing-girls who danced in front 0 1 the 
portrait sang the " Kummipatta," a poem composed in honour of Her Majesty by 
Mr. Scott, of Madura. There was then a grand display of fireworks which occupied 
more than an hour. On the return of the procession to the Jubilee Mantapun, 
at about 11 t.u. the party broke up. The Presidcncial Address was adopted. 
On the evening of the 17th gymnastic sports and races were held and prise* 
distributed ; and at night there were theatrical |>eribtraar.ces. A “ Victoria Jubilee 
Lamp ” has been erected in the town in commemoration of the Jubilee. It was 
lighted on the night of the 16th with much ceremony. 

PALCIIAUT (MALABAR). 

Falghoot. Ibf largest inland town in Malibu, ii situated is the pp fora*! by the greet 
<1 tip ration of the Wntem Gt»is. through which the rriraid fends its wiy :o the west omii utiou 
the Pe n fa o u i. Tbc tora w«s once the tot of 1 K.i|.h, bat Uamn wbjeo to Hyder Ali of Mysore, 
for whom a fort built htrc by French engineers. The fort wo* apuml tiy the timhh ir. 1700. 
The popalalSoo fc 36, J39 l of whom are Hhrius. 4.85s an? Mohammedans, and i.o&i are 

CbmiuAJc Thr majority 0/ the pai|sU arc trader atd agtiralittri**. r» 4 !y n cultrated on a 
large ocalc in the nrightonrhooi. The town is DXed for its grist mats. It ha; a brj# inland tr»dr. 
Tbw is a Municipality of twenty Cocnedors, of whrnn fifteen are elected by the people, and lire 
xracninftscd by tie Cowmwnt 

Jmbilt* — Messrs. V. P. DK Ro2AK2». Ckairmtn ; T. A. Rakakriskna IVU and 

Okdiw Ram ax. Joint SattUrUi ; C. S. Swamjxadma Tutte* Kakxakai ; K. P. Aciicta 
Menon j T. C. Ewwoithv ; Rev. !I. Hacuma.sk ; V. Rama Stmt i as>d others. 

People, not only from the town and the taluk, but also from distant places* had 
gathered together 00 the occasion. Several leading chieftains, including the Second 
Prince of the Zamorin family, the EJla Rajah of Nilarnbur, Kolhr.godc Ella Nambidi, 
and other* were present. At 6 am. on the 16th February an Imperial salute of 101 
kathanas (a gun used in temples) was fired from the rampant of the fort, and the 
Jubikc Parade of the Volunteers, which immediately afterwards took place, con- 
cluded with three enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty, and the sinking of the 
National Anthem. The European and East Indian community attended the Jubilee 




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Sernce in the Roman Catholic church. At 10 A.H. rice, cloths, and money were 
diuri bated to s.ooo poor. Beautifully caparisoned elephants, the largest of which 
carried a life-site portrait of Her Majesty, formed port of a procession which started 
nt aliout 4 p.m. from the Jubilee Pandal that had been erceted in the vicinity of the 
fort, where a large number of Kuopeans ani natives had assembled, and passed by 
the English church, the Big Il.uaar, and tbc Sulunpetta, returning to the Jubilee 
Panda! at about 7.30 p.m. About jo, 000 ixroplc were on the masJan to witness the 
cctcmony. The procession presented a brilliant sjtmdc, and red, blue, and green 
lights were burnt at intervals. When the portrait of Her Majesty was taken into 
the Pandal three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and the National 
Anthem was sung. A display of fireworks brought the festivities of the day to a 
dose. Tbc Presidential Address was adopced. On the following afternoon a 
large number of European and native gentlemen assembled in the Jubilee Pandal, 
and the space around the Pandal was crowded with people who had met to witness 
some races. Shortly after dusk there was a grand display of fireworks. Three 
cheers and three arpui (the native way of cheering on the Milalur coast) for Her 
Majesty Ltought the loyal demonstration to an end. 

PAI.LMUM (COIMBATORE). 

PJU-iim is the hmd-qaartmof or* of il.r ucu important Taluks in the District of CoimUuore. 
The chief prudnoions o! the ulcV ore os' ion, tob*c:o, end dry grain*. 

JuW,< &*«///«.- Mean. C. Sranu RauaiYH. Cbai' mo* ; SlIGAIHVIXAH Chiba. 
Stc ’ aor ,; HawkcwahYha Rao; Ramasajayak Dcva ; Sy amhulSaiy; Kuppak Chsttivas ; 
Palani CHerriVAR; Govisda R.tO; MA'iKinreiux Kiish.sa Rao; Daoa Sahib, and 
Maxooon Sahib. 



The town was decorated in a variety of ways from early in the morning of the 
1 6th February, and in the evening it was brilliant with illuminations. People of 
different castes were fed, and a money distribution was made to indigent Moham- 
medans. In the temples and mosques special thanksgivings were offered, and 
blessings were invoked for Her Majesty. In the afternoon a treat was given to the 
schoolboys. At 4 p.m- almost all the male population of the town and of the 
adjoining villages attended a public meeting that was held in a large Pandal in the 
Temple compound. The assemblage was immense for a town like Pilladam, for no 
fewer than 1.000 people were present. The police paraded in front of the Pandal. 
Mr. C. Scetha Ramaiyer Tahsildar was voted to the chair. The proceedings 
opened wirh an address in Tamil by Mr. S. V. Seetharamaiyer, B.A., who 
explained the object of the meeting, described the blessings enjoyed by the 




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Indian people under the British rule, and alluded to the virtues of the sympathetic 
snd benevolent Sovereign who adorns the British throne. The assembly then 
shouted “ Long life and prosperity to the Queen ar.d Royal Family." There was 
then a singing party, and when that was over, sandal, fan safari, plantains, 
and sugar were distributed to all present. The assemblage then went in pro- 
cession, accompanied by music, to the Market compound, to witness a display 
of fireworks, which was preceded by a Royal salute by the police. The procession 
returned through the principal streets of the town to the original place of meeting, 
where, after hearty acclamations, the crowd dispersed. The Presidential Address 
was adopted. 

PALWANAIK (NORTH ARCOTX 

Tbs town of ('ateamlr Hindi shout a, 5 CO fret atore the wo-WI. Before the opening J the 
railwiy to MKOpilliein, M >u msrli iwHcMd toby FsropMn prntlemen <1 lie neighbouring districts 
during the hot weather. The populstom il 3 . 6 J 9 . Of these J,#J 5 are Hindus, 709 Motus.nedufi, 

95 Chriituai. It coouint a I/K*l Knurl Sdwd. The American Mflsioa hu alio auWished 
a School here. BetHm this. there are three Pul So U<£» (purely Tehsu). There h a splendid 
Lxa! Fund Dt^onary « this sUllm. Pnlmam* mu. rreootiy eoouilutrf • UtUn ruder the Leal 
Boards AcL This town lindrs In wjjr, ^gg<ry.,nd ti»iulml. Il contain. . Talulc Catciorry, ■ 
Police Sutton. * Sub Re*W. Office. . Pec* Oreneert Office, t Distillery, «n.l . Diunc. 
Mncuifl’. Court. 

M if" Ciim/to.— M«un. K. Krcstna Row, CAat -wan ; E. Vs**ata«am«»ya, StMary ; 
Viyiami ; a S. Wiuicn i K. Rokoavya Mmuus i A. Baiakusbwa Row ; C. Auukaui.i 
Mvoci.UAi ; D. KAOt"i , ssr«Aa*YY» ; GAfAUMirrsArrA ChutTY; ond ohere. 

Religious procewicos, under strings of mango leaves, framed the staple of tbc 
d cm or stations in the village on the 16th February. After drinking Her Majesty’s 
health, Mr. J. H. Glcnny, GS, the Collector, and his guests received the Zemindar 
of Poonganoor, OLE, and his son, and the principal members of the local native 
society. Chinese lanterns hong about the trees, ar.d battus arranged along the 
paths, combined to produce a pretty effect in the starlight night. The school 
children were treated. The Presidencial Address was adopted. 

PAMBAN (MADURA:- 

Too j>:<p.-.!»:ioE of this town is 5.0CTJ, most of wNom sre Hindu* A large number of pilgriim 
pais thronrh the town to and freo the celebrated temple at JUnavwirer, eight milwi distant. 1b« 
S. P.G. Mt.v« and rhe Jesuit Mission have esUH'tshed Sdiosb here, « well «» at other vilbgra <* 
the island ; there are also a few Hal Schools. The inhsbitonM lire for the mwl («rt I iy lUhtng. 
The import trade consists cf food stufi : and the eipoits are beche-de-mer, Shark has, ecoxnnts, 
cbirom. coral, and firewood. 

/***/« JAMB*, Choirw**; p. B. GilBOVS, tottery ; V. RaJA*U 7 Hm;w 

Filmy j J. K. P. SriBti A. S. Fskaoapany Mvdsiuar; J. Vj.vtcAriAYUUJ Naiduj A. 




J4J C*Ub ration c/ /At Jubiia 1/ /hr Quten Emfrta [Panrati. 



Vioakkab; A. Subkamaxu Pillav | About. Rahinm Sahib ; M. Mraiu i and Mroicn 

PlJCMAl MAIAIKAR. 

Very early in the morning (he chicl street from the Cotcherry to the Cable 
House was decorated with bright-coloured bannerets and with Rags, and many 
private houses were adorned with flags and garlands. At 930 .* the National 
Anthem was sung by the school children ; and sweets and fruits were distributed 
to 400 children of all castes. Rice and curry were distributed to over i,aco 
l«or people. In the afternoon a Regatta took place in the north roads, consisting 
of a sailing race, caucc races, ship's bau race, and swimming matches, winding up 
with wrestling matches. Prizes were distributed by Miss James. In the evening 
the Post and Telegraph O likes and the houses of most of the officials were 
illuminated. The Presidential Address was adopted. On the following day food 
was distributed to over 1,300 poor people, nnd in the afternoon land sports were 
held. The course, which had been gaily decorated, was situated at the back of the 
Cable House. The sports on this day consisted of an all comers’ race, veterans' 
race, pony race, tug-of-war, sack races for men and boys, chatty-nee, toys’ race, all- 
comers’ tug-of-war, and a wheelbarrow race. About 4, coo people witnessed the 
spotts, many having come in from the surrounding villages as well as from the miin 
land The sports lasted till dusk, when fireworks wctc let off, and a large lion fire 
was lit. The festivities terminated with the singing of the National Anthem, and 
three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress. 

PAX RUT! (SOUTH ARCOTh 

Punroti ii the eacmttciil centre of the Soith Area! Ilturkt. The population of the town nnd 
«** uibori* » ai.iTJ ; of whom 1*9*3 are Hindu, *,135 McfcuuMdoni, >nd *4 ChrUtUm. Th«e 
ore two Church w, one bdoosieg to the Brpdit Miuko, urn! the uter to the Uthoiui Minion. 
A GtaU' School it train! si noi hr the Biptirt Mitsco. There arc, betdo, a Gottnnct* Girfc' 
School, ind 1 Local Feed MiddM Schcol Tor fcoyi. The oScti of the Deputy Tthiildar and 
Sub-Magiilratc. Pdee Inijuctoe, Sab-Sq^Hnr, Tdrth Oeneer, i&i Sub-Poctmav.ci are Iceuel 
ia the to«n. Ground nut* arc Urgcly cx^ rtcil. 

JtMUc Mc**v >L i’ALruA&AKADV Rawc, CUirman ; M- Ramais*a>ii Iy*i* 

S«T*T>y; A. SiYAKOLA^DKft Mldxi.ua*, B.A. ; P. KumJUMI Odavaj. ; J. A. Kan i>ay a 
* JU.A: ; A. 5*&l.H|VA&A CtiA>!MtLAir< ; ArtJ Other*. 

At dawn on the 16th February salutes were fired in honour of Her Majesty. 
Early in the morning, service was performed in the Christian church, and abilAaAami, 
offerings, and arjanai were offered in Hindu temples. In the Mosque polhiah was 
grandly performed. At about 10 a.m. the feeding of the poor commenced. In the 
gedewn attached to the Choultry tn the heart of the town, upwards of r.ooo poor 
people were served with food ; and food was served to more than 1,000 mendicants 





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in other centra. A number of gentlemen were entertained in the Choultry. The 
Public Others were beautifully decorated with evergreens, festoons, the Union Jack, 
and banners, and with the inscription, "God are our Kmpress for another fifty 
)B»« ” At about 7 p.k. lire illuminalioni were complete, and the town presented a 
brilliant appearance. The people thronged everywhere. Guns were fired at 
intervals, and there was a musical performance. At 8 p.v. die A ri chandra 
Naukam gave a dramatic pcrfonnar.ee, the play selected being one which illustrated 
the principle of honesty as being characteristic of Her Majesty's reign. The play 
continued until daybreak. The Presidential Address was adopted- 

PARAMAKUD1 (MADC’KA). 

Ttu* U % lows with a pcpalfttioo of $.822, tensiitin^ my*:l j of w«Avr». Ir k&s for miny ytum 
fccca ibt act: of ft Dutric: Mumlrf, mui Lllcrly of t Sz>kezL:rzr Alva. There tre ft number of 
Schools aflbeding clemeatury education is Engl -sh izd Tumi, tie highest cf which is the Eaglbh 
Middle School. There is ftko ft Civil Dltpcns lj miauinec out cf 1 »mJ Fu&k. The weftviig 
cf c tftco *J>d s3k cloths with lace holders is carried on to acocsiderxhle eitent. A Unica has been 
formed mainly for unitary pzrpx f, icxl is working sitisfnctorily. 

JMtt Committee . — Messrs. V. CoufooswAin AlYAft, Chairman ; MOHAJTA Rlhca NaIDC j 
MAHOMED HUfSAIX MaLCMYAK SAIB J M. NaGALINGAM PtUAI ; 0. T AK ANTWA If ABA Y AHA 
PllLAI ; Rahaiikoai; L Naoaswamv Aiyar ; Vkdavuxi Sastwiai.; *ud *gbt otkere. 

Early in trie rooming of the i6th February gay fUg* were displayed in different 
parts of the town, and over all the public offices as well as from the tops of trees. 
Ttoronom were hung across the streets, and particoloured paper bmps wtie ap- 
pended from the tops of long poles. Thanksgiving Services were held in honour of 
Her Majesty at Christian, Hindu, and Mohammedan places of worship. Temple guns 
were fired at short intervals throughout llic day. About 500 school children of both 
sexes marched in procession to the place where the puhlic meeting was held. A large 
crowd was present, and the proceedings were very enthusiastic A Tamil addrets, 
explaining the importance of the occasion, was read, and different sorts of cakes 
were distributed among the children. Prizes were distributed to the pujxia of the 
English Middle School About 3&0 poor Brahmins were fed at the Chuttrara and 
the Vishnu Pagoda, and about as many of other castes in a tope on the banks of 
the river Vaigai. About too were also clothed. At r.ight the temples and tnosques 
were illuminated. The higher classes took part in a public feast and a dramatic 
performance. The Presidential Address was adopted. 

PARAMATUI {SALEM). 

Thii to*® Km a pcgmlfttxa iMmtcnag 2 , 815 . 1* » the head-quArtc* of the Deputy Tfthsildftr 
and Sub MsgtitrUn, of thr Impede *c4 Poller, ar*i of the 5f*eUl Sub-Ki^rar of As«uraj*«* 





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CMratun of tki Jukiltt of Ihu Qutm Emfras 



Eaglieh edncalian n given la local fund School* The chief oecojntion. of the people *re 
«glicolirr», weaving, and nansy-leadiBg. A goal trade ii carried cei in ooitco. jaggery ud 
Mlljittre an mnnaficiarel. Paddy, ptauiiiu, a&i tobacco ore largely exported. 

Juiilm c»i»arr« — Meun. A. MnsriCHtDawfcaa*, B.A., CMrma*; T. Ram*' LIKA 
Aivaa, and C Rama Row./efer&rottrier; C. Mamika Mvnn.UA*; T. Mahombu Kasim 
Sahib; Cwbdamiaxa RisDIYab ; GUIUMAOIU Cbbttiyai ; Vxxkaia Rama Riodivar ; 
Kaja Kayvsda* ; and eight ethers. 

The celebration was announced to the public by beat of tom-tcen. Tlic 
Dharmnkarthas of the several temples were requested to offer prayers for the con- 
tinuance of the beneficent reign of Her Majesty. A large Pandal had been erected 
on the site of the proposed “Victoria Ixxlgc," which is to be the local permanent 
memorial of the Jubilee. It was elegantly decorated with foliage, garlands, 
banners, &c In front of the Pandal was a triumphal arch, on which were 
inscribed, in bright colours, the wotds, “Long live our Gracious Queen Empress.” 
Two oilier arches and a small Pandal were erected on the maidan close by. The 
streets were adorned with festoons. Abiihukami were performed in all Hindu 
temples, and prayers were offered in the temples, mosques, and the Roman Catholic 
church. More than 300 poor people of all castes and creed, were fed. Two 
“ Water Pandals " had been creeled, one by the Jubilee Committee, and the other 
by the people of the town, in commemoration of the occasion, and water was seised 
to all dosses of persons. Sugar und fruit wire distributed to schoolboys and 
children. In the afemoon athletic sports were held. Over 2,000 persons 
assembled to witness them. A public meeting was then held, at which Mr. P. 
Rajagopala Chariyar Avergal, M.A., B.L, Deputy Collector, presided He opened 
tlic meeting with a speech, in which he gave a sketch of the life of Her .Majesty, 
and of the advantages India had derived during her reign. Prayers for the 
continuance of tlic reign of Her Majesty were then offered, and the Chairman 
proceeded to lay the foundation stone of the “ Victoria Lodge." A parchment roll 
had been prepared by Mr. A. Muktichedambara Mudelliar, the Chairman of the 
Jubilee Committee. It bore the following inscription 

'• 16th February, 1SS7. Foundation itoac of ll* •Victoria Lodge,’ st Paramv.hi. Nimokol 
Taluk, Silem DiMriit, erected in enm-sOToretion U the cslebiitlea of the Jubilee of Her Majesty 
the Queen Victoria, bid by Mr. P. Raja Copiln Clmriysu, M.A., B.L.. in the pretence of Mean. 
A. MuklKheduabtii MadeUisr, B.A.. Sub-Rc£«tr»r,and Chrirrran Jutibe Committee ; C. Monika 
Modeller, Depot? Tafc-iVi.r ; T. Mahomed Karim Sahib, Injector of Polite ; Mr. C. W. W. 
MirEo, Datrict and Setiions Judge 1 and Mr. Coorga M10 Walton, Collector and Di.trut Migiatrate.' 

This record was signed, wrapped round a newspaper, and placed inside a bottle, 
tegether with several of the Queen's coins and an ingot of gold. The bottle was 





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in tht PnsiJmiy ,'f Mairat. 



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placed in u cavity of the stone on which the foundation stone was placed When 
the foundation stone was being lowered four seta of native pipers and other musicians 
played. A salute of tox guns was fired, and ibe President declared the stone to be 
“ well and truly laid." The Presidential Address to Her Majesty was then read, and 
signatures taken thereto, amidst enthusiastic cheers. Nautchcr followed, and sandal, 
flowers, fruit, and /an lu/ari were distributed. A good pyrotechnic dspla? followed. 
Prayers were offered for the Queen Empress in the Vishnu temple, and the god* 
were taken round the town in procession, followed by a large crowd of people. The 
first day’s festivities closed with the singing of the National Anthem by the Dutch 
girls. On the following day sports of various kinds were held, after which there was 
a musical entertainment Sandal, flowers, fruits, and /an lu/ari were distributed, 
and repealed cheers were giver, fee Her Majesty. 

The Jubilee was celebrated in several of the surrounding villages with similar 
enthusiasm. 

PARLAKIMTDI (GANJAM) 

is the chief town of the large inJ htipiiuat 2emlcdtfy at ibr same name. It h 
pktuTwqoefy stu&'.cd m one of the rc«t beautiful valley* in Ioda. The population ts jo,Si2; of 
*h» 10,621 m* Hindui, l88 are Mchimm^iacs, wvJ 3 ore Christians. Mats and boikets arc 
nudf, hoi ixhcrwttc the article* of wanufattur* irv { eW. Thf town is essentially agricultural, the 
wsmmndiui; taDct* ykidioc uit abctxiancc of gr*U^ 'Jhe cduaiiul <d I lit town * cared hr by 
the ZeaioSir, vrh: m&iQUixa a High Schcol it hit own expetze, h&ie* which Prisaty Eeduration 
Is promoted by the Mrairtflty which wa s conrthcted lar. yeir. 

The houses in the principal streets had been whitewaa!>ed, and arches and Panda lx 
erected In several places with bright banners bearing mottoes expressing loyal wishes 
for the health, happiness* and long life of Her Majesty. The town presented an 
unusually animated appearance, brightened by the natural beauty of the surrounding 
seen cry. In the forenoon of the 16th February a breakfast was given to all the 
poor in the town. Ever}* one who asked for a meal received one. The Uxnc, 
the blind, and the dumb were also presented with cloths. The Zemindar gave 
a doth and a piece of money, varying in value from i anna to 8 annas, to every 
poor ptrion in the town. In the afternoon there were iports of all sorts, including, 
foot races, chatty races, egg-or.-spoon races, tug-of war, donkey races, and fencing. 
They were followed by a nautch and musical entetUinmcnt There were special 
services in all the temples and muttums, and a peoccssion of the Hindu gods* with the 
priests marching in front chanting prayers for Hot Majesty. At night the principal 
streets and roads were illuminated, as well as the Palace, the Post Office, and several 
private residences. There were several display* of fireworks in different places, the 
best display being in front of the Palace. The town and the surrounding valley arc 

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1 46 CeMnHien (f tht Jukiiu of the Quten Emprtu [PwimUr. 

overlooked by a hill about 6co feet above the plain, and on the top of this a large 
bonfire was lighted about 9 p m. At the house of Mr. Jagannatha Ro* Puntalu an 
address was read by his son ; and a Pundit sang to bis own music a Telugu version 
of “God save the Queen." The Presidential Address was adopted. 

PATUKOTA (TANJORKh 

The population a 4677 ) of whom 4 , 1)4 -re Hindus, 25X Mo&unmadaM, ead 145 Christians. 
Both edorsdan anil trade »re iraprorins- It tontaloi in ancient (oil 

JaMte C*«w*v.-Mt*«s. Svea Khad*« Padshah Sak«» BaHADIU, Carman; 
VtN«i-:inm Chet-i iar, Secretary. VesKertAMA Ivin ; Pama.awmy Irea; Mutra*)»« 
Jvrj ; Rama CHUXDBt Ron- ; Cciir.via Ivu ; SkiNIVaia Piuav i rad otlur.. 

The chief buildings of the town were decorated, and about 300 i«ror persons 
were fed. Sweetmeats were distributed to the school children. There were grand 
processions from the temples and mosques both in the evening and at night. A 
ma s s meeting was held, speeches were made, the Presidential Address was read and 
adopted, and pan supan was distributed. There was a display of fireworks. 

PKAPUU.Y (KURNOOLI. 

Tic J*t.ilil«n lit tlii* town n 3.392. enmpridns Brahmin Kamil**, KttW, Bdig", Jangnnu, 
Chiiniiss. nod Mohommoliii. There are I»o Sdiooti, la whtrh Telugu U taught. A ttcaiti- 
xbia tr»iS« *• c&rrkd on m grain, cloth, Icithrr, 

JuitUi CemmitUL— Mwn, Sr in Majaiuau, CMrmm; X. Paxcka.nadam Pillay, 
Secretory i R. IaKsMIKaIAWO Pouiau; ; N. Vr.AOACKMIAS ; D Kotiuko.awa D»va*a; 
Y. KaiSHIAm ; Chixka Subamsibi, aadothm 

Almost aU the inhabitant* of the place assembled at Nagannah Chcitram in the 
afternoon of the ifch February, and acre treated to music. A Telugu translation of 
the Presidential Address was read aloud, and adopted, and the signatures of a few 
representative gentlemen were taken to it The people gave three hearty cheers for 
the Queen Empress. There was a liberal distribution of sugar and pan safari. 
About 1 25 poor people, the majority being Mohammedans, were given a substantial 
meal. The town presented a gay appearance ;. thonmamt overhung even- street, and 
during the night all the temples, mosques, and street! were decorated and illuminated. 
Prayers were offered for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The Moham- 
medans carried a Jubilee banner in procession, and invoked blessings on Her 
Majesty. The Hindus assembled at the temples of Siva Vcerabadra, and Kasiva 
Swamy, and thence carried their gods in procession with music through the streets. 
These processions commenced at 7 r.u. respectively, and continued till us. A 
“Chuttram “ is to be erected in commemoration of the Jubilee 




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PEHUKONDA (AKANTAPORE). 

This town belongs to the civil district at Mhry, >nd to the revenue <!*ri<i of Aniotapore. ft 
was the capital of the ancient kingdom of the Ri)»pur R»jxh«, "how torito'ks extended to the tank 
eftbe Kiitox Rirer. It a (all of social! stratlurt*. Thai* nr« tmratlful vinejanli, and guava 1M 
pxxoegriejtegir-Jtm. Tht popnlataca is 5.33 1 j of uhoatt 149 are Hindut, 1. 160 art Mohammedans, 
17 are Christians, and J are uncb&kfetl. A filial Fund Schrn) icjcho boys op to the Fourth 
Standard, while three Pial School 1 are dtroted to elementary olucarico. There a a School for 
Mohirr ■sedan toys and one for teste girls. The Lccif SelfGovaumenl schcae was atrodneed 
la»t September. Taint Boinh and Panthayet Unions hare beta fcemed. 

Juteu CaKimnrr.— Mesas. 1L Ksistsa Ron PU.VTAl.ir. C*a imxcn; G. NabaiiNCA Ron. 
SttrUory ; P. PautaTATI Row j T. Vaxadiam KalDU i V. Hakl-uamh* Row ; N Hutu a 
Dow i K. R. RaVCASAWMY Itf\i,a» I and twenty- lire others. 

The festivities commenced on the i6ih February by a monster gathering in a 
L arge stone Mantapatn called the “Jubilee Mihal" within Ramasawmy's temple The 
M a nlap a m was beautifully decorated, and a handsome Pandal had been erected at 
its entrance. I/ing before S a.m., the time a^winted for the meeting, over 1,000 
people of all classes and creeds, and in all positions of life, had congtcgatcd to take 
part in the adoption of the Presidential Address to the Queen Empress. Behind 
the public officers sat landowners, tradesmen, artisans, and otber tititen*. Boys 
from all the schools of the town were arranged 00 tenches, while the girls of the 
Caste Girls’ School sst on the carpeted floor between the two front rows The 
bright costumes, arid the glittering jewels of the girls, added 10 the holiday attire of 
the male sex, gave a highly picturesque appearance to the tome, which was further 
enhanced by the mellow light of the morning,' ar.d the artistic decorations of the 
Hall. Tbe Head -Assistant Collector, Mr. Mackod, having been voted to the chair, 
proposed the adojstion of rise Ptctidencial Address, Mr. G. Narasinga Row, First 
Grade Pleader, seconded the proposition, which war carried with acclamation. The 
District Munsifl. Mr. H. Krisma Row, then read tbe Address in English to the 
assembly, after which one of the master! of the Local Fund School read a Tdugu 
translation of it. The Address was then adopted amid acclamations. It was 
resolved that in honour of the Jubilee, the Pennkonda Newspaper Club Girls’ 
School be henceforth designated the u Penukonda Jubilee Girls’ School.” Sweets 
were distributed to the schoolboys and girls, after uhich the Chairman, snd Mr. 
Lodge the Fores: Officer, were presented with garlands and bouquets, and conducted 
home in procession, accompanied by music From it a.m. :o j i'.m., nearly 400 
paupers of all castes and creeds were fed. At 3.30 pm. the District Munric, the 
Tahsiklar, Vakils, and other officials, accompanied by over i,om people, marched 
with musk, tom toms, and nautch girls, to the bungalow of the Head-Assistant 




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Collector, and conducted that officer with his wife and children, and Mr. I/.<lge, in 
state, to the "Jubilee Mahal," where sports were held. A tennis tournament was 
then played. A tent had been pitched on the ground and chairs and tables 
placed for the European party, who were served with refreshments. The Native 
gentlemen and the people were also provided with refreshments. More than 
3,020 persons assembled to witness the sports As night set in the whole town 
was lighted with lamps. A procession was then formed at the "Jubilee Mahal,'’ 
of officers in Her Majesty's service, tradesmen, artisans, labourers, school children, 
and others, numbering more than J,coo persons who, with gods, music, nautch 
girls and fireworks, marched throngh the illuminated high street to the north 
gate of the town where a “ Memorial I.amp " was to be fixed Here Mr. and Mrs. 
Madeod and Mr. Lodge awaited the arrival of the procession, and when it arrived 
Mrs. Msclcod laid the foundation stone of the Lamp Post. Three beany cheers 
were given in honour of Her Majesty, and garlands and flowers were placed 
round the necks of the ladies and gentlemen present amidst shouts of applause. 
The procession then retraced its way. while the Europeans drove to the Tank bund 
where a banquet was provided for them. The Natives then Jad their supper and 
hurried to the *' Jubilee Mahal * where a nautch was held. It «as 10 o'clock when 
this performance began, and presently the European guests arrived, and took tbeir 
seats on the date reserved for them. Nearly a thousand people assembled to take 
part in the recreation. The scene presented was a very attractive one. The 
entertainment was brought to a dose at midnight. On the following day at 4 p.m. 
crowds of people gathered at the Tennis Court, where a tennis tournament was 
played by the members of the Club. When darkness set in, there was a display of 
fireworks in front of the TcnnuntouiL At 9.30 p.m. there was a nautch, which did 
not conclude before r a.m. On the third day a similar programme, with a few 
slight alterations, was gone through. There were tennis matches, fireworks and 
nautch parties. At nightfall there was another display of fireworks. 

PERIAKOI.AM (MADURA). 

The pjpolmian cf this town is 16 , 4A* ; of “he® 'A-5 6 * B,f Hiodws I, *33 arc Mchnmmodina, 
and 6*9 ore Cbrntims. There i. al«> • High School in »hich Sirncrit i. taught. There ere 
thirteen Prianry School., inriwding one tor Girts. There is nUo a Night Sdco! 11 - affairs of 
the town are ieoVH "Her by a Taluk H cirri of twelve members, It ha* Union, and <ee 
Assxialkm «ml« it* minq-emcni. The principal ankle, of esprit arc paddy, raggy. diolun, 
prgelly oil -tit, cotton, plantains, cirditrova and ooffee, bamboo', dye tanks, Imthir, and timber. 
The principal article, of import ire salt, iron ware, pecc goals grenad nnt, castor and ketoso* 
oils The ddet monafaaores ire county doth*, ginty lugs woollen anntitio, turn too mils and 
tasktte, ouiacry cuts* softpetre, bris* rtmtb twi e«rtV*n pote 




Prrtokolun. 



in He Pmidcncj oj Madiat. 



'49 



JtMtt Conmiltr— MroiK K. X. NaKaYAXA A I via, Ck/arman ; C. F. P. SouriiK 
Psuai ; P. Rewjasam! A:ybi ; Svmpea Row ; E J. S-rcrturo ; N. bay ax a Row : Lutchmi 
Naiaya.ia Arvta ; Saimvah Aiybr ; GAXAfAVHY Aivr« ; Kbishxa IrE»; T. M. Naha- 
swat am PlLLA! ; and nine other*. 



The sheets of tin; town wore decorated with flags, festoons, bunting ; and 
ornamental arches were erected bearing loyal mottoes, such as, “ Viral Regina 
“ Heaven bless our Gracious Empress," •' May peace and plenty ever signalise our 
Queen Mother's Reign," in large characters, both in English and in TamiL The 
centre of attraction was the spacious Local Fund Choultry, which was very 
artistically decorated with foliage. A Pan dal liad been erected in- front of the 
Choultry. Here about r.ooa people of all castes and conditions assembled at 
7 A.M. on tbe 16th February. A Brahmin pundit recited some Sanscrit verses, and 
entertained the people with readings fro*i the Ramayana, ajxpropriate to the occasion. 
These recitations and readings were translated into Tamil, which die spectators 
listened to with great attention. Sanscrit odes composed in honour of Her Majesty 
were sung, after which a Pleader delivered an eloquent address, in Tamil, on the 
many blessings that had resulted from Her Majesty's reign From 8.30 to 10 a . m . 
there was a mnemonical cnlcitainment, which the spectators witnessed with great 
wonderment Between noon and a p.m. the old and infirm, the poor and the 
needy, of all classes were fed, and 70 very destitute persons of both sexes were 
provided with cloths. Then native music played, and at 4 p.k. there was a Police 
Parade. After the “review" the Police fired a /tudejaie. At about 5 in the 
evening tbe crowd moved to the spacious compound of the Hind a High School, 
adjoining the Local Fond Choultry, where the pupils of the several Boys' and Girls' 
Schools entertained the assembly— the girls singing in Tamil the " Victoria Kummy," 
the 9 ong composed by Mr. Scott, of Madura; and the boys engaging in athlelic 
feats, which lasted nearly an hour. The boy's and the girts were then treated to a 
feast of cakes, sweetmeats, fruits, and Powers. After sundown the town was 
brilliantly illuminated with a large number of lights and lanterns arranged at short 
intervals along the public roads. Between 8 and 10 o'clock there was a grand 
torchlight procession of the Hindu gods and goddesses. It was preceded by a 
number of Brahmin priests, who chanted hymns and mantrams, and offered prayers 
for the long life and prosperity of the Queen Empress and the members of the 
Royal Family. There acre also present a number of dancing girls »ho performed 
the Mattam dance. Throughout the day and night there were special services of 
thanksgiving in tbe Christian, Hindu, and Moslem places of worship. The 
Prcstdencial Address was adopted. An Institution to be named the - Victoria 
Reading Room " is to be established to commemorate the Jubike. 




CtlebnHoK tf the Jubtke .-/ the Queen Emfnsi 



[Pittapur. 



150 



PITTAPUR (GODAVERIi. 

Toil ttiwn ii the htnd-qnartcn o! Ui! I'ittopnr Zeinixluy, whxh coven W) iqonrf miler, 
and ccntain 6$,i6l inhabitants. The fcoilatim of the town numbers it.WJ; of "hon 
10.517 ire Hlmf.s and 1.0S1 nr e Mahuuncdaas. Il contains the Rash’s Palace. and various 
p<iU>: c€o: 5 . 

At s preliminary meeting held at the Victoria Mahal in the For. of Pitta pur, 
on the nth February, the Rajah of Pittapur, who pr elided, laid 

M Ladiu AND GENTLEMEN,— 1 tiank the membem of the Jubilee Ccmr-:tfe, and al» oar 
Collector Bahadur, fc* hrmg d«n*<i me worthy of filling the chair e*\ *uc* a mameatmu ocoisinn. 
It give* me vciy grett pfei^irr to lave teen afforded ti>e rare opportunity of showirg ay deference 
and loyalty to Her XIoit Grecioc* Mijsst) Q^eea Victoria, whose tenement role ttanda motchk** 
in the whole hittoiy of Bbiratfi Varcha. Neither the ancient Hito Kingi =or the Later Mc&am- 
modan Emperors coald hivp any idea o' the immetuf peice and prosperity brought home to as by 
the British rule Rai>sjs telegraphs, ceun navLgaiion were not eren dreamt of by tbe 
ancients. No GoTnr.irent in the hbteay of IndU has dealt ruch impartial justice even to the 
poorest dtssei withost the ieut disUcction of caste, cot car, cr creed. Konaer Kings were one ind 
aJJ wlfish, nnd coral fcr the uel&re of their own roe* and of certain claw only. But Her Maj^ty 
has tTea'ifd this cany coloured races of Her mighty Empire with tk> nwe difference than what a 
mtfher weald oboerre among her nanifold children. England and Indb are her twina As it bus 
pleased Providence to link tegethe* these two ccuntries, I call apon all educated natives who owe 
their ri* and livelihood to the British Goremaent to rbrgct all different of reirgko (for th# truths 
inc^katM by the Vodos and tbe Bible are the same) ond join with one veto to iauto the choice** 
blefcing* of live Almighty apnn oa gltulDm Emprtu and her iilastrioui dynasty. x-d may war xa\ 
rtlxclllce oner lUtuib ihe pure and plenty of her golden rale I It oely remain, for me to a»V you, 
Cmtlrexn, to prove ynuiar'ici worthy of the name of Hindat by obwrving tbe !«h Fel-marv ai 
tbe day of jour greitew rejoi«ng. iM by joinirg with i prompt and cotu'mI mln:l in anydetroaara- 
lion which the ConimktUe may dccjlc upon in hector of the cccr-xian. A word imee to add that 
you, ay Hindu brethren, dwuH act In tile least hesitate to entertain Europeans cqaiHy with our 
Hindo brethria, for cur SaUxa» do not at ail Metre loch adiltcrenceof treatment, and unanimously 
proclaim that to whatever cited or rue a gneit be*:og> he ihooH !»• treated kindly, and fod without 
prejudke u fir u drcimraoca will allow, ond thus the gf.p row tinting heewcon the European 
and nat.xe races may gradually disappear. In concluiion 1 peopose that 'Cod hie* Hu Mainly, 
and Iccg live aa bd»vo! Emptesa’ be cur watchword String the whole/* 1 ' " 

The following Jubilee Committee wii then elected:— 

The R*r«n o» Fittatur, Conran ; Meows. A. VittK.vrA Naiasixca Row DSWAX. and 
T. Jacawuaohau. /<vnr Sttretariu ; V. ATPAtAWMV KaVCDU. H. Rama Pow Piintaui, 
M. B jAGASSt.vc, K. On as. t a Rajull*. and eight cdiru 

The JubOcc was celebrated on the 16th February with an enthusiasm unpre- 
cedented in the history of this Zcmindary. The population is composed chiefly of 
Hindus of various castes. «,ooo people took pait in the rejoicings and festivities of 
the day. About a, coo people of all classes were fed, and 200 poor persons were 
supplied with new cloths. At 5 p.k. a grand procesticn left (he Victoria Mahal. 




PolUcfel.? 



in the Praidtncy oj Madras* 



»st 



First came the leading officials and other resident* of the town dressed in their 
holiday attire ; then followed Her Majesty’s portrait, which was placed in a howdah 
on a fine elephant, splendidly caparisoned- A hundred Mohammedan retainers of 
the Rajah, in uniform, led the van, each bearing a white standard in his hand. 
Then followed the insignia given to the Royal Family of Pittapur by the Emperors 
of Delhi and the X warns of Hyderabad, with sabres, shields, coa: of arms, 
truncheons. 4 tc., and then a few elephants and horses followed. The procession, 
which was accompanied by musicians, passed through the chief streets of the town, 
all cf which were adorned with festoons, and brilliantly illuminated at night. 
There were several triumphal arches, which tore loyal inscriptions, such as God 
blew Her Majesty," ” Long live our Empress Victoria,” &c. There were fout 
nautch panics in attendance. Bands of devotees from adjacent villages brought up 
tbe rear, singing songs and dancing with much enthusiasm. Bells pealed in all the 
temples, where the Brahmins offered prayers foT the prosperity of tho Empress, and 
tbe continuance of her rule. Fireworks illuminated the scene. The procession 
returned at S p.m. to the Victoria Mahal, where Her Majesty's portrait was installed 
in a prominent place with moch ceremony, Several addresses were then read in 
English, Sanscrit, Tclugu, and Hindustani. Tnc Pieridencia) Address was read, 
and unanimously adopted, amid shouts of applause Several speeches followed, 
and naotehes were held. The distribution of fruit, (lower*, perfumes, and fait safari 
concluded the proceeding*. A vote of thanks was passed to His Highness live 
Rajah for his munificence in celebrating tho Jubtlec at his own expense, and three 
cheers were given for Her Majesty. On the following evening there were horse- 
races, wrestling, and other sports. A treat was given to schoolboys, and at night 
there was another display of fireworks, .followed by a tnuskai entertainment and 
several nautch parties. 



POLLACH 1 (COIMBATORE). 

The fKpduion b 5,089 i U whom Hildas. 548 are McfeaMMdau, aid « arc 

Christians. It is the haul-quarters of the Head -Austin Collector, of the Tafcsildar, of the Poliie 
Inspector, and of the Sob-Registrar of Assurances. Thf Local Futd Dispensary is a fine baildisg 
erected by public wUcriptlon. There are two Sdwob calwaifiol by Ihe Iccal Fund Beard, oo« 
inching op to tbe Middle School Standard, and tbe other it a Primary SAccL There are aim two 
Mission School* and revert! TisJ Schools. A KcmW* Clab bos been lately Waned. lb, Urgea. 
Fair In the Madras Presidency is held here eery Thursday. Timber is Ike chief article of 
merchudlw | and giaha, ghee, oil, COtlOD, and chillies uc alto estensvely eaparted. 

JuUU, Cmmiau—Xoau Kaicnna, TahsOdar, Ciatom; S. M. Por.scc«w«»cv Pill*T, 
Suntaoi P. Na«aya*aswa*v Nmdc; VnccATAJUMiMt COOMB; Rahasawity Iyr*i 
Vj.kcatarama.v Itm ; aid t«n olk<re. 




Cflfbratin tf the Juttfu of tht Qu/r.n Bmfnts 



I Poloor. 



' 5 * 



On both the 16th and 171I1 of February the caste jwople were treated to a 
sumptuous banquet, and about 500 jxior people were fed. All the streets were 
adorned with fatoons, and the houses were whitewashed and well illuminated. 
On the morning of the 16th prayers were offered in the several places of worship, 
and a grand entertainment was given in the evening at the local Police-station. A 
large number of officials, non-officials, and rich Mirasidars attended. The pro- 
ceedings began with a Parade of the Police force, and a Royal salute was fired. 
At the termination of tbc proceedings fan safari and flowers were distributed. 
There was a display of fireworks at night, and the gods were taken round in 
procession, preceded by two richly caparisoned elephants, and attended with music. 
On the 17 th a very large meeting was held at tlse Local Fund Chuttram, when the 
f'rcaidendal Address was read and adopted. Some speeches were delivered, and 
verses in honour of Her Majesty's reign were recited. These were received with 
loud acclamations. Alter this there was a singing and dancing patty. With three 
hearty cheers for Her Majesty, the meeting dispersed. 

To commemorate the Jubilee permanently, a "Well"— a much-felt want— 
is to be sunk. A “ Gong " has also been presented for the use of tbc public The 
Zemindar of Ramaputnim has premised to open at his own expense a “ Badminton 
Court." 

POLOOR (NORTH ARCOT). 

Poloor. tie brad-coirt*"! of » taluk of the same name, has a pipslxnon of 5,64% consist:!* 
of 4,310 Hud ui. 1,227 Mohammedans. rind in ChrUUun. It his 1 Taluk Cutebcrry, a 
S.b- Registrar's Cficc. 1 Foil Ofice, * lacal Fund Hosptal, and a Local Fund Middle School. 
Rke, gram, dhfdl, Ac., are largely axportsL L»ec and liflc cloths arc minofactnrtd to aome 
extent • 

J-Hla CmmtiUt, — Main. Path. HocexaBK SaHIB, Ciairmm; Sesiutovsi, Santary ; 
OCOOS STURKKIVASA ROW; Ka;A Uu.' Sake* ; KlISHXlYK ; S RAOHATA ClIABtU ; 
P. Vikkatapatuy Navad o ; and V. Maseiamonay MUDALVAi- 

A prettily decorated Panda! had been erected in front of the large tank, where 
the inhabitants assembled in large numbers on the 16th February to do honour to 
Her Majesty. The Presidential Address was read in English, Tamil, and Hindu- 
stani. and was adopted amid enthusiastic cheers. Filly poor Mohammedans were 
fed, and cloths were distributed to the most indigent Books and sweetmeats were 
distributed to the schoolboys. The town, the tank, the temples, the mosques, all 
the public buildings and several private houiei were grandly illuminated. Tliere 
was a distribution of attar and fan safari among the persons assembled in the 
Pandal and at nsght there was a display of fireworks. 




in tfu Praidcntj of Madras* 



*53 



PONAN1 (M ALAlJAk;.. 

Pccwni i* iil»al*I on the M*!ub«f caul. aUajt fc/iy mi!ci »m,ih CaU’ut, *1 Um wall uf iht 
Kcnani River. Tto population ia 12,421; of wbc« 9,916 are Mofctr.maUiu, 2,47s an: Hftndui, 
26 arc ChrittUfu. a^ 1 i& uodudfod, The H^h Print of the Moplaht Urn in the town, and 
y ou*t aen fro» M Molar uxl South Canora re.ur. to Kin fc* Uszrtctkn in the Koran. The 
Chrhtian popoU:irc ii compo«*l 0/ Syr un Cbrbcfcns, who trace their celgia to the tine of St. 

; thru dvirch at Paloyur it **id to he one of the seven feuaded by the Aprttflc on tl-* 
cotfd. Tory ire esgogod in cukivuion and trade. The German HL&iocartci ha»c c.pci <d a 
Htatieo at Kolakid. where they haw a urnll church. The Mopiahs safest by odtnatkA end trtdr. 
axd a targe proportion of then (idled Poth.a l&Lam. or new lalams, obtain their livelihood by 
telling. Large qnantitrea of the proicec of the cccnanut pcln aie exported. Tfeie is 1 private 
school in the town (ct Boys, and a Girls' School a shortly to be e*nWic*d 

Juki!* Cmmitlie.—Masn. KrziiaraTr Sax Kara Mixox. CAiirmaN ; PuucaT JoSBfH 
iTTLYRAlt, B.A., St*rti*ry / MkLXMOTI! KcVTHI MENOh J EACKL\AT7rL AMMI N*lt ; 
Maxamkakdatu Ayuthrajaaxkutty, Kaku Saytu I KoiHJKtrifi Vttm Tjiachoj Vlgxox ; 
1'As.nnoaj Tit am u Minos. Ac. 

The 1 6th February «a< ushered in hy an Imperil salute of native guns. A 
Parade of the Police force w» held at 7 o'clock in front of the Pandal, and a /'« 
dt jeit was fired. The “ Jubilee Pandal," which hid been exerted by the rale of a 
tank, vai an immense structure. It was decorated with silk and other cloths, 
ferns, palm leaves, bunches of cocoanuts, mangoes, area, and other articles of 
local produce. In the centre was a dai r with an artistically designed canopy. 
In front of the Pandal, about lift) yards removed (rum it, a triumphal aieh had been 
erected, which was tastefully decorated with ferns, ftigi, silk hangings, and palm 
leaves, and which bore the name •‘Victoria" in large golden letters, and the words 
“Queen Empress, Mother. Friend," underneath it A roadway was constructed 
from the arch to the Pandal, over which hung festoons of (lowers and palm leaves. 
Alter the parade about 3,000 poor people began to assemble in a yard near the 
Pandal, and rice uas distributed to them. At : p.m. about 5.000 |>cople collected 
near the Pandal, among than being the Rajah of Tcninulasheni lCotta and the 
Valia Jaroihingal Thaogal, who were accompanied by large retinues of musicians- 
athletes, sword-bearers. palanquins, horses, and elephants. These, with several other 
influential gentlemen, having taken their seats on the dais, Mr. Sankara Mcoon 
expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing such a large body of persous assembled to 
do honour to the Queen Empress Mr. T. Viidhjanadder delivered an addict* in 
Malayalim, in the course of which he described the benefits of the British rule. 
Mr. Ktishnan gave a short sketch of the virtuous life of the Queen Empress. At 
its conclusion a deafening shout of applause for Her Majesty hurst forth from the 
assembled multitude. The Rajah, the lccal Head of the Hindus, and the Thangal, 

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Ctltiralif n tf Iht JubiUt cf tht Quun Bntfras [Poonauiiee. 



*54 

the local head of the Mohammedans, sat side by side on the doii. and thus 
illustrated ore of the beneficent effects of the British rfgimt. There were also a few 
Frenchmen and Germans oil the din/. Athletic sports were held in front of the 
Panda), and were witnessed by about 8,000 people. Tnc chief road was beautifully 
illuminated at nightfall with coloured bmps and Chinese lanterns. A procession nf 
elephants, defied with front-pieces of gold and silver, and accompanied by music, 
started from the PandaL and made n circuit of the town. At 7 p.k. there was a 
grand display of fiteworks, consisting of rockets, red lights, blue lights flowerpots, 
mar cons, whirligigs. &c. 'Ibc fireworks being completed, a native dramatic trou|ic 
gave a performance in the Pandal, which was witnessed by ahout 3,000 people, and 
continued till daybreak. On tbc 1 7th several prises were awarded fur beat races, 
swimming races, jumping, &c At night there was a magical pe/fomunce in the 
PandaL Tlic Presidential Address was ado|Ae»L In commemoration of the Jubilee 
an annual “ Prize " will be given at the Girls’ SchooL 

POONAMAMKt fCinffGLEPtm. 

The town of Pwinmsllee hes 0 nt 7,670 ; of whom 6 ,t 63 are Hindis, S14 ore 

Mohamowdam. and are Chrwlionc What U :ermn! the “New Toon " Inn bera turned 
into ■ Military Station, and aflonfe » convenient retreat to pen»:ned Bwcpeuu led Eurmiam 
In the New Town arc the Cintcmnveu' M'filltrata'e OScr, ().• SuS OfBoe, the Sub-Jall, tte 
Deputy Tr.tnil tint's Office, the Suh-Ki-ji-tnr’r Offif*. the IVn Ofloe, and the Souch Minion 
Middle Select. In the Old Town are the IftKrxt V.imvf i Coon, the Load Fund Dispeninry, 
the Normal School, and the M.-.-xei Girls’ SciotC. besides the two important temples :f the town. 
Them k a ComlneeM VtfOl for Britlah troops. It ii said that the Old Town was ceee a flower 
g»nt*o, and tlm it wa* turned after the eolieii “ Valli Thayar" who was fc*a »3 amidst the (lower 
lira ; for Poonumllte i> the enntraoted form of Poovirenthavalli, thy is, “Vaffi who eiistod 
amongst the flowers." Poconmnlle? is noted for the (lowers whit* grow in In.iiriioe* in »r.l 
aronnd the town. The chief irdw»rie> of tire town are reetaa .pinning and weaving, and Ilia 
manufacture of indigo. 

ywii/w Cnmiti*. — Mmtt. Chklupa Naiker, CUirmna; Kmviwasakuv Iycr, I! .V. 
S.,rrtoty ; T. SVBSAMAPIA IYBRJ C. DANUSYtiTHAPAHI IYI.R ; S. NaIUHVM ltaxOAl ; 
At nor i Mudauai; p. S. R«aoXAntA Nayavai; Suwva Praxasa Row Midaliar; 
SrilMVASA SWAUIAR; and font othcri. 

On the 16th February the streets were decorated with tkevanam:, and with flags 
bearing inscriptions, such as “ God bless tlie Empress Victoria," “ Long live Empress 
Victoria," " May the Biitish Empiic prosper," *• May llie British Empire last 
long," and “ God save the Empress.” It having been announced on the preceding 
evening throughout the town and the surrounding villages, that people would be 
fed at the Vishnu temple and at the Fannyatha Amman Kovil, vast crowds 
began to pour in from a very early hour. About r.coo people, male and female. 




Proddjunr.) u the Vrtsidnuy of Madras. 1 55 



itctc fed with nee and carry at the Ponayatha Amman KoviK Besides this 
a large number of people were fed by tiic Cantonment authorities About 
300 Brahmins and other caste Hindus assembled at the Vishnu temple at noon, 
and joined in oftcring pujak to the gods for Her Majesty; they were also fed. 
The people of the town assembled, dressed in holiday attire, at about half past 
5 p.m. at the Siva temple, where the Presidential Address was read by Mr. N: 
Kmtnaiawmy Iyer, and adopted, amidst deafening shouts of acclamation- Mr. V. 
Kristoama Charrur's HiOory t>J tht Quttn F.mp’tst in Tamil, was then read 
aloud by Sawmy Govinda Naidu, die Head Matter of the Girls’ School, and several 
copies were distributed amongst the people. Sugar, fruit, sandal, lietelnut, r<oe- 
watcr, and tales were distributed, after which the whole assembly went round the 
chief streets of the town in protesrion, accompanied by music. The houses, 
templet, and street were decorated and illuminated. The principal road was lined 
on each side with Hags of many kinds bearing loyal inscrijliona and mottoes , 
and festoons of lampi extended from [Kile to pole, bo that when these were lit, 
the whole roadway was flooded with light. The Normal School and the Court 
House of Use District Munsiff were particularly well decorated. An arch had 
been elected, bearing the inscriptions “God bless Empress Victoria, 1 ' and “ Long 
lire Empress Victoria," at tlx: entrance gate of the Panujutka Amman Kovil, 
where the poor were fed. Prayers were offered in all the temples for the long life 
and health of Her Majesty, and for the prosperity of the British Empire. Hie 
gods were also taken round the temples in procession, and the children were treated 
to sweetmeats. 

PKOUDATUK (CUDDAPAH). 

I'lubUtu! i. i piituie*|oe town on ihc ri>i> Pcniat la ll>: Cadd spab Diana, ll eoolaiot a 
Distrait MunsItTsCoun. a Tihsildar'. Coteheny, Sjt>.Rcgsliu'sOfii«. > Civil Diepeiwry. a !‘o.t 
OSce. a Pe*re Stnljin, and tf* ofbres of the Viet-Proulenr of tbe Taluk Board md tic Uaion 
Poaduyetr. It i« also the head quarters of the Toice tn-twcdir, the Forester, the Local Find 
Oierseer, the Vaccinator. and the Revenue Inrpcctor. 1>*rr ire 6,510 inhabitants, a luge number 
of whom ire pcofiluUy egagrd in the iiuiKo »od cotton trades. There are 4 ,SjS ; Hindro > 1,667 
Mohammotans, and IJ ChrrtUre 

JMtu Cmmitt*.— Mw.. S. Soma Row PumaIII. Chairmm : M. V. Kauakshi Row, 
Header. SorrUr , B. Tumi At. a Row I’uxvaw j H. Rawavva; S Ramayya CB*ni*»: 
M. DhusmalixoaM Piulai ; Raj is [ham rttlAI i C P. GuRuursnn Shastiua* ; 
C. SaHKAHi mat lur utbeis. 

In the morning of the 16th February 4,000 poor people of all castes were fed. 
and the most indigent uf them were supplied with cloths. All public buildings und 
houses in the town were decorated by day, and illuminated at night The Reading 




Celebration oj the Juidl/r of tkf Quun Emprni [Pollmmpctt. 



156 

Room was decorated with picture* and portraits, conspicuous among tlvc latter being 
one of Her Majesty. Over the entrance the words “ Cod blew our Empress, 1 * and 
“ 1/ing live Victoria," were inscribed in large glittering characters. All the Hindu 
temples, mosques &&, in the town were illuminated, and prayers were olfered therein 
for tl* ioog life and prosperity of Her Majesty. There was a grand procession in live 
evening of live 17th, in which people of nil castes and creeds took part. It passed 
through the thoroughfares attended by a land of musicians, and preceded by a 
portrait of Her Majesty. It reached the Reading Room at 6.30 p.m., where a 
nautch was held. Then Mr M. V. Kamakslii Row explained the word Jubilee, 
gave a brief sketch of the life of the Queen Empress, and detailed the various 
advantages derived by the people of India during her Majesty’s reign. The meeting 
concluded with a distribution of pan safari and sugar candy, &c The Presidencial 
Address was adopted. Mr. Narayana Sublxarayanigauri Subbayya Clictti, a merchant, 
presented the Committee with a large building, to establish a 11 Reading Room ” in 
commemoration of the Jubilee. 

PULIANGUDY 1 TINNBVEU.Y). 

This town hat 1 pupalatlM of <>,401 ; ot when J.for lie Hindus, 714 are Mohammedans, ml 
8s are Chrwiam. 

All classes of people assembled on the 16th February on the Nambpr Paratufaa 
maid/in, uhcrc two spacious Pan dais had been erected for the distribution of food 
to the poor, and there was a neatly decorated Pandal in the centre of the maidan. 
In the two former food was distributed to the poor until 1 o'clock. Rice was 
distributed to such of the pxioc as could not take their meals in the sheds. Sports, 
athletic feats, and jugglery followed. At 6 p.m. loud and prolonged cheers were 
given for Her Majesty. Theatricals were performed at the maidan on the night of 
the r6th, and in Trikundiyoor Choultry on the light* of the i;th. Subscriptions 
were collected towards the erection of a " Hospital,” which is to be the permanent 
Jubilee Memorial at this town. 

PUU.AMPETT (CUDDAl'AHp 

The jnprbtion ft tbit town i. >,341, uxol of whom >r. Cloths, noted far ihiir fine 

tester*, are raniffKtsnd to a coniidowble Ctuxl. Tier* W • luge trade in iadlgo and tohxco. 
There is elementary Plal Sdtcol here. The loeaJ affair* of the to»n ire mirccod by the 
Tslak Boird- 

/uh’/er OtuwiV/r— Me*ro Fikbaiav littosnu Ron. Chairman; Ninkum Vekkoju 
Ro<v, Stsrtbnj; Nasayaxa Oovinda Raiulu Naido ; R Cortina* Raji-ia NaidB; 




B&ldroar.J 



in th< Prtsidfftty 0/ Madras. 



57 



S. Kanacaroykn Anna Pillay; Punm Vaxa&acharrv ; OovrNDAUMt Pillay; ac«l 
srrrral <xhcrv 

The idth and 1 7th February were days of great rejoicing at PnllampctL About 
$oo poor people were fed on the morning of the r6di. A tastefully decorated Panda!, 
in front of which was placed a beautiful arch, bearing the inscriptions 41 God save 
the Queen" and M Long lite the Qoecn Emprw/' in English and the vernacular, 
had been erected opposite the Taluk Cutcherry. The town was adorned with 
tharanaws in every street, and was illuminated after dusk. Sports of various kinds 
were held during the two days, such as home and pony races, tug-of-war, high and 
low jumps, &c, and were witnessed by a very large number of people, many of 
whom had come in from different parts of the Taluk. The Chairman and members 
of the Committee marched in procession to the temples and masques in the town, 
where thanksgivings and prayers were offered for the Queen Empress. Much 
enthusiasm was shown by the people. A display of fireworks took place during 
both night?. The Presidential Address was adopted. In commemoration of the 
Jubilee a sum of money has been lodged in the Savings Dank, and the interest 
accruing therefrom is to be used in founding a 44 Prise " to be awarded to one of 
the successful candidates in the University Matriculation Examination from the 
Cuddapah High School. 

RAIDROOC (BELLA K\'X 

Raidrcrj* » a town with 8.766 iihibitnau. m. 7^ Hindn. 1.455 XSchammcdass, 2 
ChrbiissK, and 1 1 tadassified. It carries oa a lir^e trade in cholura. ragi, rice, wheat, gram, and 
ocher protect It in 3* miles to the »oath of BclUry « 'he headquarters of the taluk. The 
p^ulaticn of the taluk is Sj, 79*3. SJk come cotton ckchs are o^inu&curcdco a great extent. 

Raw fcjies and tanning birk are sea: to Mid/as. There is cho a saltpetre refinery* nnd a tannery 
The town has a Talak Cutcbeny, a Sob-Regitrirs Ooce, iCitil Dispensary, ond a Local Fund 
Middle SrhooL 

JtMtt C&mmteet.— Messrs. T. Anmajcc Row. Chairman: O. Swami Row, Srrrrtary ; 
K. Vkkcooa Row ; C. Kama Row ; II. D'RottAftto ; Rajacoraul Mudlluar ; irri (then 

The houses weic whitewashed ; the «rece were decorated with thorenam, 
&c. j a large Panda! had teen erected oppotitc the Dispensary ; and several other 
small Pandals were erected l»y the merchants opposite their shop* At 6 a.m. 
on the 16th February ceremonies were performed, nnd prayers said in the temples 
in Her Majesty’s name, and about 300 pauper* were fed. In the evening 
sweetmeats were distributed to the children. At 6 p.m. all the houses in the main 
streets were illuminated. At 9 r.M. the Hindu gods were taken in procession 
through the decorated and illuminated streets. When the procession, in which more 






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than 2,000 people look part, reached ihe Pandal there was a grand display of fire- 
works. On the following evening, sports, rice, &c., were held, and 200 pauptis 
were fed. Prayers for Her Majesty were offered in the places of worship. At 
night there was a nautch party. It has been resolved to construct a "Chuttrum' 1 
as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. 

RAJAMUNDRY (CODA VERY). 

Tills town, on the eft tuck ot th: Gecavtty, te * pofoblioo of 11,555 1 of whom 22,4*0 tn 
Illness, 1,785 m MoSamcetlun, 185 are Chn.!iic«, and 5 are ancUulftod. It cure ala. lU Count 
of the District Jwfee, District Mcwf, axd MagUtnlc, u well u. numciaM public offices v± 
ntseslioanl Inslilullons. 

The Jubilee was celebrated here with much spirit by all classes. On 
the morning of the 16th February signs of rejoicing were to be seen at 
almost every house. The bat wishes of the jeojile for the Queen Empress were 
expressed by inscriptions and roottois, such as " Long live Victoria,” and “ Victoria 
is a Mother to us All ! " Some bataartpen put up the words “ Love, Liberty, and 
Loyalty* in gilt letters over their shops. At about f.M. the students of the 
College, and the pupils of the various schools, dressed in tht-.r holiday attire, and 
with flags and banners, marched, with music at their head, in peoccssion along the 
chief nail, from the College premises at one end of the town to the Museum at the 
other end. The procession was led by the Principal, Mr. Metcalfe, and the 
Professors of the College. Rajamundry is a favourite resor. of Telugu and Sanscrit 
pundits and many excellent verses anil songs extolling the reign am! character of 
Her Majesty, and expressing wishes for her happiness, were recited. The 
procession w as met at different places on its way by panics of little girls belonging 
to various schools, and was entertained by them with songs. At about 6 o'clock in 
the evening the processwci joined the crowds that had assembled opposite the 
Museum to witness the sports. All the European residents of the place were 
present. After the sports, several of the leading men of the place met at the 
Museum, where, in the presence of the Sub-Collector, Mr. Metcalfe and others, 
various songs composed in honour of the occasion were sung. At about 10 o'clock 
them was a display of fireworks. The Presidencia] Address was adopted. It has 
been decided to connect the projected Town Hall with the Jubilee, by calling it the 
" Victoria Jubilee Hall,” and to open the building by the 20th June. 

RAMACHENDKAPUR (CODA VERY}. 

The papulation of this Iowa is 2.991, <i wheat 2.2&t txt Hlutm Tbim Bit » tew Schick. A 
good node a carried oc in paddy aid jaggery. There axe ao niomifaauc*. 




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JM* Ctmmilur.— K*|*H K»KA«lajvpi JUM4CKSNDRARM BAHADUR, CU/rutm : Mwn. 
R RamAUHOBWARAPCA, ty - S. NADHAVUXl M U 3 CS.UAR ; G. NARA8IX0A Row 

?i)KTALV, and G. ACD1 NAIAVA*a1aH'Y. 

At daybreak an the 16th February two convicts were released from the Sub-Jail. 
AHskakam and archanai were performed In the temples in the name of Her 
Majesty, and prayers were offered for the continuance of British rule. About 300 
poor people of all cutes were fed, and a few were presented with clotha. The 
streets, offices, and several private buildings were decorated; and nt night they were 
illuminated. In the evening there was music, and just as the shades of evening fell 
crowds of people assembled at the large Pandal that had been erected in front of 
the Taluk Cutcheny. A dramatic performance was given. Fireworks were let off 
at intervals, and at the close of the performance cheers were given for Her Majesty, 
and the Police fired a feu ie ftie. On the 17th, at r.oon, sports were held, and in 
the evening there was a grand procession, I leaded by a portrait of Her Majesty. 
N'autch girls danced in front of and behind the permit, while the priests who 
inarched in frccu of the gods chanted Vedic hymns. The Presidential 
Address was adopted. A “ Choultry * is to be erected as a permanent Memorial 
of the Jubilee. 

KAMNAD (MADURA). 

Rimnid Is the wal of an tneirwi UmisAu. who«Jo>* l»< Ude cf “ Sctluipoihl,” which n*.,t 
(he t-oidisa of the ucied " Scihu " o« Rail bridge. Crowds of Hindu pilgrims from all paria 
of Icdi* to the saertd shrine nt RnmosweTatn continually pan through Rarontd. The Zeoundary, 
or* c( \U Urgctt coUlft in the PrYvJcacy, h M (iremit tifrttr Gom¥nv*nt aaaigement. the 
ZemMs* bring a minor *ndcr GontrmiU wonUhip. ami reviving hin education *x Madras The 
populaitoa la 10.5:9, mode up d 8,552 Hindis, 1,693 MohammoAom, and 294 ChrUthru. Ramrud 
to chiefly an agrtctfcuril town, with no trade or msnuftetore worth mentioning. It ii the scat of a 
Taluk Board aufcr the Lccil Beards Aa, and i» the head^auters of a Hcmd-Amstact Collector 
and an Assistant Soperiol cadent of Police. It i» alw an important static* in the S.P.G. Hmekm 
DiUJid, and his a Hjgh School, two Giri** Sc**oto, an Olphinagt, Oftdnn Imlu»trlal<Usshi.aintJinH 
b j the Socktr. A Native MlMIn School, am! many other Sdkx& are under the Rctdu grant 
ryseiD. 

/Wtf* Mnm. P. Kotaisam: Tama, CAairmam; S. H. SiiVriE. Sxrdary ; 

T. Ka;aaa* Rnw; P. Siyaaama Iyi*. B.A ; M. SamaVIM; P. SivaOmasamt Tevba ; 
P. I’ANDI YltoaAtSAM t T«VI1{ M. KaHIMJMATMINATHA PlLLAr, ami A. SctooyAYAGAK 
PlU^L 

The 16th February opened with the firing of an Imperial salute of 1 1 ftm*. More 
than 3,000 persons of all caste, and creeds were fed in the various choultries and 
muttams, alter which they assembled in the S.P.G. High School compound, where 
cloths were distributed, and small presents of money were given. There was also 
a grand reeat given to all the school children in the town. At evening the leading 





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men in the place and a large crowd of people assembled under a large and tastefully 
decorated Pandal that had been erected in front of the Zemindar's Palace. Her 
Majesty’s portrait, which was carried in a howdflh on the Sate elephant, under a 
rich canopy of gold and silver tapestry, was brought into the Pandal. At 7.30 p.m. 
a grand procession, beaded by tlic elephant followed by all the insignia of the 
ancient Zemindary, and accompanied by the civil and other officers of Government, 
and of the Zemindary, statted, amidst hearty chccts for Her Majesty. The proces- 
sion passed through the chief thoroughfares, and arrived at the S. I’.G. High School 
at 8 p.m. The portrait was taken by Mr. Kotaisawmi Haver, Sub-Division Zemindar 
of Ramnad, and Mr. Raja Ram Row, the Deputy Collector, and placed upon a 
grand pedestal, which had the Royal Coat of Amu painted on it, in a conspicuous 
position in the Hail, which was elegantly decorated with evergreens and flowers. 
The “Jubilee Version " of the National Anthem was sung. A letter from the 
Minor Zemindar (now at Madias) addressed to the Secretary of the Jubilee 
Committee expressing great interest in the proceedings, was read, and several 
addresses were delivered. Mt. S. A. Shutie, the Principal 0/ the S.P.G. High 
School, made an excellent speech in English. He was followed by Mr. Pocidi- 
thunuswami Daver, one of the Sub-Division Zemindars of Ramnad, who read a 
Tamil address. Various poems were recited in Sanscrit and other languages, and 
the meeting terminated with a musical concert, and a grand display of fireworks. 
The peinci|xil streets and houses were brilliantly illuminated at night. The 
Presidential Address was adopted. 

RAH 1 PETT (NORTH ARCOT). 

Ranlpctt. wila its thr« suturte, has a of 8,4(9; of whom 6,483 at* llladM. 1,567 

■to Mohtamelua, ind 369 ore Chrisfons. Il it the he*! quarter* of the Had AuUttnl Collector 
lit the District, of a luge Distill ny, 10I of the American Mission Scckiy. It 1 Local Kirnd 

Dbpcomy, a Miid’e School. a Post OSce. a Pous» Stafl Ofliie, the D. P. W. Sub-Di vision 
Office, and tie Office of Asstsua: Cammiaicoer of Salt an J Abknri Rwimot. 

Jubitt Cmmiuit.—Mtttn. R. H. SHIFLHT, CMm** ; RusmawAn* Row. Sarttdry ; 
C. BatAKiisrs* Mudeluar; CoLOAtL W. KIU.V; Messrs. C- W. War; R. G. Mctuoct ; 
Rev. J. Comoim, and others 

On the morning of the 16th February special services were held in all the 
churches, mosques, and temples, which were largely attended. The public 
buildings and houses were decorated with flags, and there were illuminations at 
night. About jeo poor of all classes were fed in the forenoon, in two parties ; 
and in the evening a large concourse of people assembled 10 witness, the ceremony 
of laying the foundation stone of the "Jubilee Victoria Reading Room" by 







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Mr. R. G. Morison. The National Anthem was sung by the American Mission 
boys, and speeches were made in English, Tamil, and Hindustani, by Messrs, R. 
R- Naraysru Iyer and Ranoogopsla Chettyar, who explained thf object of the 
meeting, and stated how India was indebted to the great lady whose Jubilee was 
being celebrated. At night the people of Ramprtt met the inhabitants of Walkjapet 
at a spot half way between the two towns, where a brilliant natitch and a splendid 
display of lire works took place. Tbe xjth was devoted to sports, which were 
attended by an immense crowd. At night there was a grand display of fireworks at 
tlse spotls-arcna, after which there was a munch at the premises of Messrs. Morison 
and Sons. Next night there was a cautch in the house of Mr. Rajaratna Mudelliar, 
Chairman of the Ranipctt Union, which was followed by another, on the night of 
the 19th, at the house of Mr. C. Balaktishna Mudclliar. Vice-President of the 
Taluk Board. The Presidential Address was adopted. The permanent memorial 
is to lake the form of a ‘‘Reading Rcom." 

REPALLE (KISrXA). 

The o( ihi- town U 2,^8 ; at whom 1 . 6 ?) ire Hindus, 1V ) tie Mokiaameihuu, and 

So are Chratiam. TV# InhobluMi .re eliielly aeiicaltuiiai and ■eaten The ’.own coquIm the 
Talak TabsTidar’a OHim, Sili-RcgUtiar’i Oflce. Lccal fund Dupcnvory. and 1 Leo! Find School. 

JmiUft CrmmiU*.— M«u«. K. A.'A'OA Row PiyTAlU. Chdrmot ; P. VENKATA 
HAnumamta Row Poncalo ami V. Daksmmamukiy. Jeitt SnrOarla ■ M. Raohava Row 
PoirrAur; K. R»WACnei*r.aiAH i Buasjivakaxli NaioUi M. C. U NaSA»MHACHA*U! i 
Raiaii Suiana.ni Row, and oilin'. 

The celebration of the Jubilee passed off with great Mat on the 16th and 17th 
February. The streets were adorned with numerous thoraitamt. A “ Union Jack ” 
was hoisted on the nortliern corner of the rampart wall of the old fott. The chief 
street of the town, which faces the western gate of the fort, was particularly well 
decorated. The Banyans vied with one another in their endeavours to adorn their 
shops. The morning began with prayers in the Hindu temples and Mohammedan 
mosques for the continuance of the reign of the Queen Empress, and blessings 
were invoked on Her Majesty and on the Royal Family. At midday the feeding of 
250 poor and infura began \ and 45 of them received new cloths. At 3 P.w. the 
Police paraded, and fred a ftu do joir. A procession was formed at the Local 
Fund Dispensary Building in the western eattemity of the village. This building 
was well decorated, and a large crowd had assembled there. The proccsskei was 
treaded by the ex-Zemin dais (two Brothers) of Vullipaiiem with their retinue, and 
everybody felt it his duty to show his feelings of loyalty by joining it. At 5 r. m. 
the procession entered tbe Durbar HaU of the Fort, which was elegantly decorated. 





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in the centre of the Hail sat the chief gentlemen of the town. Mr. Narayanan 
Iyer, B.C.E.. read tl>e Presidential Address and spoke of the great benefit* which 
the people of India had derived during Her Majesty’s reign. The Address 
then explained in Telugu by the Tahsildar to the masses, and it was adopted. 
Another salute was fired, and cheers were given for Her Majesty, A nautch was 
held, mask played, and the school children were treated to sweetmeats. The 
National Anthem was sung both in English and Telugu, amidst the loud applause 
of all those assembled. At night the town was illuminated. At 9 o’clock there 
was a brilliant display of fireworks. On the morning of the 17th, a garden party 
was held, and the people of the town were feasted. At 3 p.m. there was a pro- 
cession of the gods of the temples, which passed through all the streets of the 
village. During the night the Kuchipudi Brahmins acted the well-known popular 
play " Bkatratati" and the proceedings, which were very enthusiastic throughout, 
then came to nn cod. 

ROYACUOTL (CUDDAPAII). 

The tc 4 *n of Ropchoti b Btutted in & hlUy tract of country. Ii btt a population of 4, 367. 
The chief fwrxre the town is a wreom with beautifal coconut *r*d mcngri repes on its bonier 
The town his a large Hindu temple, to whkh pl^naa r«oit dartre toy*. The puUk 

offices Mode the Taluk Office, SuKRcgwia^i Office, Pc£kr Marion. Office, and Local 

Fund Hoeptal. 

faHSee Ccmtuif/te. — Messrs. T. Saimvasa Row, C**bm*; C. Mokiyadpccc Khax. 
Stcrtiary ; C. SUBSAlAYALU NAIDOl CMUJaWfAMJ: NaGI RlDDl, and Othtt*. 

On the 1 6th February the poor were fed, and prayers were offered in the 
morques and temples. At about 2 p.m., people from ail parts of the taluk began to 
assemble in the Civil Dispensary compound, where a Pandal had been erected. At 
about 5 vm, Mr. W. H. Welsh, Sub-Collector, arrived, and was received with loud 
cheers, and the filing of a fm d< fat by the Police. Garlands were presented by 
Mr. T. Srinivasa Row, Tahritdar. Sports were held, after which Mr. S. Michael 
Pillay read the Presidential Address to Her Majesty. The Address was interpreted 
in Telugu by Mr. A. Ramanuja Chariu, and was adopted with cheer*. The 
Chairman mode an appropriate speech in which he referred to the great services 
which had been rendered to India by Her Majesty’s Government. The Sub- 
Regi«:rar then thanked the Chairman. A nautch party followed, and at its close 
there was a distribution of fan sufan, sugar candy. &c. A display of fireworks 
brought the festivities to a close. In commemoration of the Jubilee a “ Well * b 
to be sunk in the northern part of the town. 





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SA 1 DAPET (CR 1 NGLEPUT 1 

The town of Soldo pot co-tniru i population of 4.917 Inhabit**!* j of whom 4,655 lie Hindu*, 
199 Mohammedans, ond 65 Christians. It has a Government High School. 1 Lrcal Fund I'tlroary 
School, aid > Girls' School maintained by the Wesleyan MLvioo There is also the Motlros 
Agricultural College, which is attended by stodents from all puns of India, this beieg the only 
institution cf the hind io the coon try. Tfc* town has been cnnoite.e-l 1 Uaon under the Local 
Boards Act, and it the be*d-qtarterj of the Taluk and District Boards, aid «u owe bmtn* for its 
dyeing ami wiu.h« manufacture bit these hare been supplanted to a large eitut by the 1571010 • 
lion of cheaper bfcnc* fnm England than ran he produced locally, 

JutoUt CtmHtiU Metire. f. C. JOKKSOX, C*turman; V. Raoav* ClUllAi, Snrt/ary ; 
Rauttna**; Vatkiuxsa Mudciua* ; Bt'ju*n«A Raoj Vab«d*ba;uio RfDtiiAi ; and 
twenty one oiten 

Earlyon the 16th Februarya tana of native musicians marched through thcjwinci- 
pal street* of the town playing lively tune*, and it was announced that the poor of all 
classes would be fed at the large Choultry m the Ba«aar Street. Accordingly more 
than t.ooo persons of all classes assembled at the spot. The feeding lasted from 
1 1 A.M. to 5 PM. In the evening the temples, mosque*, and other large building* 
of the town were illuminated, and piayers were offered in ail places of worship for 
the long life and prosperity of the Queen Einpresi. The Ptcsidencial Address was 
adopted. At noon on the 1 jth a grand musical entertainment was given, at which 
the whole of the people of the town and a few gentlemen from Saint Thomas’s 
Mount were present. In addition to the bandsmen who had come the previous 
day, a set of pipers, who had been brought from Conjeveratn, and a few dancit g 
girls who played upon the tana, were in attendance. The entertainment lasted till 
about f> r.M, when a grand procession was formed. A large coloured portrait of 
Her Majesty beaded the procession, being conveyed in a Victoria Phaeton, which 
was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and drawn by a pair of handsome I'egu 
ponies. The procession, with music and dancing, marched slowly to the Vishnu 
temple, where there was a Urge crowd. The procession left the temple at 8 p.m., 
and returned to its destination at about 9.50 pm. The streets through which the 
precession pasted were crowded, and overhung with tAoranam. It it proposed to 
found a Jubilee Memorial ‘'Pure,' to be awarded to the students of this Distnct 
at the Technical Institute in Madras. 

SALEM (TOWN). 

This is a well built town with 50,667 InhablUKsi of whom 44,614 Jte lliodtu, 4,«9 *« 
Mohammedan*. asd 1,384 nr* CMMbni. It is the chief town of the District of the sww nme. 
which has «n are* cf 7.483 squire mite*, ind a p cpu U tio* exceeding two milliecti Thru are the 
following Schools in the town : l»* Salem College, educating =p to the First la Am Standard, the 
London Maaxra High School, the Government and Mission Girls' Schorls, and abort twenty nice 




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Elcmeiluy Sck&fe f<* Boy* ltd G-irh. A large Indt is rinsed on in rra j uxJ the principil 
InporU are uit, lotncco, ool nitron Native cbxhs erf •try good quiiity, and l e diia Seel good', 
aie largely muufuUlnd. 

JuUUi Gammbtv .— Menu. C. PllTCBAKQ, Ciai” io«r ; C. Vi/iayaxacwava Cmaiiiai 
•n.l T. Nabasixoa How, ffawarySaraarfa; V. Kistn.mawmv Ivej ; Durao ; A. Digxiiu ; 
MlDd.lt OM i MACKtXZlBj S. MaMTATALIEI I THAXANSI.no ; lid twenty six cchea. 

A special Thanksgiving Service was held it Christ Church early on the 1 6:h F eb- 
ruary, and prayers wete offered up in the principal mosques and temples for the long 
life of the Queen Empress and the prosperity of the British Empire. At 9 a.m. the 
feeding of the poor commenced. The Mohammedan poor were fed separately, and 
there was a liberal distribution of rice and cuny to the Hindu poor at Aroonachcllam’s 
Choultry. Races and sports were held in the Judge’s compound. At a pm. the 
road from Salem :o the r coder vous was so filled with people that riders and drivers 
found it difficult to wend their way to the sports ground. At 3.45 the compound 
"as crammed with people. The sports continued till about half-part six. In 
the evening there was a special service in the temples, and a procession of the 
temple gods. The I’residcnoinl Address was adopted. At 7 o’clock the next 
morning there was considerable excitement near the College, whrtlicr the boys 
and girls of the different schools had been summoned. At about 8 o'clock the 
children marched in precession »ith dags and banners, headed by the hand, to 
the Jubilee Pandal near the Reading Room. A large number of spectators were 
present. The chfldrcn sang a Jubilee ton; composed for the occasion in Sanscrit. 
Plantains oranges, and sugar-candy were then distributed to the children; ar.d 
sandal, rose-water, and fan lopari to all. The Jubilee song was again sung by 
the pupils; and three enthusiast* cheers were given for the Queen Empress. 
Then followed the distribution of cloths to the poor. In the evening, at about 
8.30, the Pandal presented a very gay appearance. It was beautifully illuminated. 
A large crowd had assembled there to witness the fireworks. At 8.45 there was 
a naatch. This was followed .by singing; and a performance on the saraiat. A 
few English airs were played by Saradhamba of Salem. Performances on the 
violin and rtoui followed. The National Arnhem was sung in chorus, the audience 
standing. At about 1 1 p m. the fireworks began. On the archway over the gate 
leading into the compound in which the Pandal had been erected a transparency 
with the words "Long may She reign," was exhibited. At the conclusion of 
the fireworks the native band played, and three cheers were given for Her 
Majesty. The proceedings were characterised throughout by much enthusiasm 
and cordiality. The subscription list has not bs yet been closed for the permameut 
memorial, which is to take the form of a “ Maikct” with a Clock Tower. 





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SANKARAKAIN.AR COVIL (TIXNEVELLVj. 

■n« li S.2,2; of wham j.679 s,e llmjiw. « 55 Mobmsolan*, »nd 7S CfutaUn.. 

Thoc an two Encllih fehoiln which train kcy> 6 . lU Mioitc ScVx.1 E« IEm alion ( and ic.cr>l 
Rial &hool.. Hie tens U garwced hy a •• Union Panchj.nd.” the aajoray of -hue member, 
ate loo-oftealv Ttere i. al-o a branch Maht aro .Sal*., cotob ting of ahnut Sn member* Rough 
detht and bell-metal vends of .cry good ucrtmwahip .or rnsnsfattufed. TTio town contain, a 
celebrated temple, which is largely mated to by pilgrims during the A*ditVip»a fe.li.al. 

On the i6lh February the streets, hasurs, Public Offices, Chuttiams, anil 
Muttums, and many houses, were decorated with evergreens and fettooiv of Bowen. 
At about 2 p.ic. about 500 people of all classes and creeds wcto fed in the local 
FiindChuttnun, and cloths were distributed to the very needy among them. Bananas 
were given to the school children. At about 6 p.u. the whole town was 
illuminated. The Sankaranaiayana Swnmi temple was beautifully decoiated both 
ir.fidc and outside, and was well illuminated at night. The Magasonai Tank within 
the temple was prettily lighted up, and the reflection upon the water was very 
attractive. The temple tower was dotted over with small lamps, and stood out 
brightly m the datkness of the night. In front of the temple a large and decorated 
Pandal had been erected, at the entrance to which there was a hardsomc triumphal 
arch, bearing an appropriate inscription. The god and goddes within the temple 
were accrued with jewels aod garlands. At about S i\h. a procession started from 
the Chuttrain, accompanied by music, and followed by a large number of people, and 
proceeded to the temple. Special prayers were offered for the long life and prosperity 
of the Empress, and arthanas were performed. The party then proceeded to the 
Pandal in front of the temple, where the Presidential Address wa. read, first in 
English, then in Tamil. The Address was received with great cheers. Sandal, 
betel nut, flowers and garlands were distributed to all present. Then the whole party 
moved in procession tound the town, the Addrest being carried in front, with native 
musicians playing English aita. A nautch followed. and the festivities terminated at 
midnight with enthusiastic cheers for Hex Majesty. The illuminations were repeated 
on the 17th, and there was a singing party at 7 p m., which was attended by a very 
large gathering. It continued until 2 o'clock next rooming. 

SATYAMANGAI.AM (COIMBATORE). 

Tiu town ht. j.B«2 inhabitants, It oxit.in. a Native High SdvxO, od the Loc.lca XfUion 
Middle School. Theic a a l.uial Boiu-.l omsisiUg of three edVcial and niot nun*aBclcl nemteii. 

Juiila Crmmiaa.— M»*tX N'CNAKUII SUNPRaMA'V, Cidinvcit: I*. S. B*»‘nw»i 
Aivab, Snttxtr,; I.iia Mete S*utn. »VVf-Cd.ri>*w»; Sahib Kma.N SaHI*; Ro»01ab Naidoj 
Cajc j V. V as kata Sea ha j asd a few «har*. 




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A Panda I was erected in honour of Her Majesty, and in this a large number 
of people assembled to take pan in the festivities. More than i,eoo poor persons 
were fed both in tire town and in Gopicbettipolliem attached to the taluk. The 
proceedings included thanksgivings and prayers according to class and creed, a 
singing patty, and distribution of fan tupori. After that there was a procession 
attended with fireworks, A salute of rot guns was fired. A nautch followed, and 
continued till a late hour. A Reading Room was opened bearirg tbe name of 
the "Victoria Institute,” in commemoration of the occasion. The Presidential 
Address was adopted. 

SHIVAGUNCA (MADURA). 

Shtagusgi, 2* mites to the <n*( of Madura, a (he capital of the Zonlndury of (hr siae name. 
In it are loaned (he Ayin end rievuunam Head Ofler^ » DUtrkr Men.iT'. C*wn, a Criminal 
Coal, (he head-goitos o! (he Pefia Divsion, a Sob-RrgiB.ar's Oftee, a Foa OBee, and a Ireeal 
Kuwl DiipflMuy. The pepulalKm U 8.343. divided this : Hind as 7,528, Mu&iiMMdaM 719, and 
Chrtftfnn* 9$. There ire two High Schools, o ns maintained by the Ze mirdir. ind the ocher by the 
Jciult XfoMk*. There is a Primary Scboal, mamtoiaed by the Amcr/caa Mission, and there are 
several indigenous Primary V«mtoalac Sshodv. There if abo a Gtrb* School, where etemeatory 
viroacular education nnd sewing arc imparted ; tU* vt maintained hy the Zemindar. There is a 
good trade in poddy, dry graias, and cotton. The smiths in ShivaKcngi are noted for their eacellent 
workmanship in sted, brass, and stiver. Weaving m carried on, 

JuMa Ctamritev.— Messrs Vijhata Ramaiya. B.A., B.L., Chain *** ; C. Jamakiram 
Naidoo, S«rrtarj ; M. KAHBhA ROW; S. SaNiCarirr ; M. Alaoimsawmy Naidoo; K. 
pATTABJiA^tea • D. Cash kk y Pillai s Siva Row; T. Sankarauhcam Pillaj ; R. V. 
StkisjuvasicnuaJ, Pleader ; and foor oth«t. 

Between 11.30 a.m. ind 5 p.m. on the 16th February about 4,020 poor person* 
wctc fed. The new Hall of Sl Joseph was beautifully decorated, and a picture of the 
Royal Family was placed in the mo 3 t prominent part of it, on a raised dan. Here a 
large number of people assembled at 8.30 r.M. The Zemin Tahsildar, Mr. Sankara- 
Itagam PiUai, in an impressive speech in Tamil, reviewed the beneficent rule of Her 
Majesty. Mr. Venkata Ramaiya, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, rear! 
the Prcsidcncial Address, which was adopted, and signed by a few representatives, 
amid great applause. A distribution of sandal and fan sufari followed, and native 
music was played at intervals. Then there was a singing and danang party, which 
ended with three cheers for Her Majesty. Fireworks commenced at 10 p.m., and 
lasted for an hour. The assembly then left the Hall, and matched in procession 
accompanied with music, through the main streets of the town. Prayers were 
offered in all places of worship for the !ong*conrim;cd prosperity of Her Majesty. 
About 300 poor persons were fed, nnd there was a proccwxm of the goddess 
of the Siva temple, with much pomp. That was followed by a display of fireworks. 





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The people of all castes were very enthusiastic in (heir manifestation* of loyally to 
Her Majesty. On the following evening the crowds again assembled at the 
Hall o! St. Joseph, and there was a singing patfy from 4 to 7 P.M. At the close of 
the meeting prayers were ottered foe Her Majesty. The temples were profusely 
illuminated, and Thanksgiving Service were held. In the Chnttrams of the Zemindar, 
ar.d in those of Nattukottai Chctties more than to , coo people were fed in lionour of 
the Jubilee. The Zemindar has undertaken to commemorate the event locally by 
erecting a handsome “ Lamp " in front of hit palace. The Committee has resolved 
to put up another “ Lamp ” in the most convenient pan of the town. 



SH1VAU (TANJORtj. 

Shijali contain! a popSktioo of i.190, and hai a large Siva Umjte. iad a Vision lecnpte oi 

JODC OOtf . 

JMtf Mt««r& Adixarayaxa CuxrruR, CAai'mia * ; K, S&rtAtYAM, Tate&lir, 

At 4 R. Cwukkrapani Row, 11. A.* Sib iU^uuar, Sscntsrut; Sahakayaoa Muobujaa; 
Xm*t*a*am< Vastad; cOttru 

Large crowds of people of all castes and creeds were fed in the rooming of the 
(6th February, in the Choultry’ at Kyenlangery, a suburb of Shiyali town. In the 
evening there was a grand procession, in which all the local eifeerr, several rich 
Mirasidare and Vakeels, and abcut J.coo other persons took part. Portraits of the 
Queen Emprei*. the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Ducliess of F.din- 
burgh, and the other Members of the Royal Family were placed in an ornamented 
palanquin at the head of the procession. On the way the procession halted at the 
“ Victoria Badminton Court,” which was formally opened. The party then assembled 
in the Native High School, where the Presidential Address to Her Majesty was read, 
and explained in Tamil to the audience. It was then adopted. A Sanscrit Pundit now 
offered a prayer for Her Majesty in prose and verse. A musical entertainment 
followed, which terminated with a distribution of fan safari, sandal, rose-water, and 
flowers, 61c. There was another music party on the afternoon of the 17th. Special 
Services of Thanksgiving were held in the local temples, chutehes, and roesques, 
belli on the 16th and 17th. 

SHOLINGHUR (NORTH ARCOT> 

The proceedings on the i 6 th February commenced with the erection of a "Lamp 
Pott - in front of the Vishnu temple. The foundation atone was laid by Mr. P. V. 
Rungacharriar, District Munsiff. The post beats the inscription : “ Let justice be 
done. The Victoria Jubilee Lamp, fixed * 6 th February, 1837, by the people of 






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Ctitbraticn of the Jubilct of tht QattH Embus* 






Sbolingliur.” This inscription is ia English on one side, and in Telugu on the 
other side. AHshakamt were olfered in the temple, which was crowded. At 
5 r.M. a procession left the temple with music, and * Brahmin lit the lamp 
On the Lamp Post amidst acclamations of joy, the air resounding with shouts of 
“ Long live the Queen Empress." The procession of the god was acotmjanied by 
musicians At night the whole town was prettily illuminated. At to a.u. the 
Mohammedans, accompanied by music, proceeded to their mosque, and offered up 
prayers for Her Majesty. The festivities terminated at midnight with enthu- 
siastic cheers for Her Majesty, for the Viceroy, and for the Governor of Madras. 
On the 15 th the day opened with the setting up of another Lamp Post in front 
of the Siva temple. AHshuktms were performed at noon, and in the evening 
the lamp was lit with ceremony. There was a procession of the Siva god on 
the night of the 17 tit, and the town was again illuminated. The Presidential 
Address was adopted. A “ Reading Room " is to he erected here in commemoration 
of tl.e Jubilee and it is intended to open it on the a«h June. 

SlVACJIRl (TtN.NEVEILY: 

Early on the r 6th February every house had been whitewashed and decorated as 
on mairiagc occasions, the street* were neat and clean, and lantern posts had been 
fixed at intervals of ten yards in the chief streets. Before S *.m. a large number of the 
poor from many parts of the country poured into the garden where arrangements 
had been made for feeding them. Several thousands were fed, and many of them 
were presented with cloths. At about 4 pm. a grand procession went round the 
town. The Zemindar was seated in a howdafa, placed on a large elephant. On 
another elephant was seated an officer who carried the Sanscrit and the Tamil 
verses that had been com|>osed in honour of the occasion, ar.d which were to 
be read aloud to tire assembly. Tlie procession went tound the chief streets, 
its deni nation being the house of the Zemindar on the northern side of the 
town. At the request of the Zemindar Mr. H. Ramayana Sastriar read aloud 
and explained the meaning of the Sanscrit verses. The Zemindar’s Revenue 
Inspector read the Tamil verses, after which a Tamil address was read. Music 
was played at intervals. The schoolboys of the Primary School* sang in praise 
of Her Majesty. Sugar and sugar-candy were distributed to them, and sandal and 
betel to all the inhabitants of the town. The procession then went to the principal 
temple, which was illuminated both inside and outside, and presented a very grand 
appearance. Pajah and archana were performed to the gods, and a large 
assembly prayed for the prosperity and long life of Her Majesty and the Royal 




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Family; and for the long continuance of British rule in India. The procession 
then passed through several streets, and returned to the place from "hence it had 
suited. The streets and several of the house* in the town were illuminated at 
night. After supper the inhabitants attended a music party at the Zemindar's house. 
The Pretddcncial Address was adopted. The Zemindar spared no pains to make 
the celebration a success, the entire cost being home by him. He also mace 
large contributions for the proposed Technical Institutes at Tinneveliy and Madras, 
and the Imperial Institute in England. 

SRtPERAUBUDUR (CHINGLEPDT). 

The pepohtlrat is 5,091, matt of u.Virn depend upon agriculture ns » r*am of lirellfccoL 
Loral Setf-Govwnmenl -« iMrofacod lest >v:ir. ami a Board of Puduyetdan scjerlniraJ the 
uniuirm of lb« to-a. TTic Free Chiutfc Mooton las a School here, which icacScs ep to the 
Uppa Primary Standard. 

About 7 co poor Hindus of all castes, arid 300 Mohammedans, were fed at 
noon on the 16th February, and during the evening about 500 people of all castes 
and creeds went round the streets in procession with music, and then proceeded to 
their respective place* of warship, and offered up prayers for the continuance of 
Her Majesty's beneficent reign, and for tlx; welfare ol Her Majesty and the Royal 
Family. During the night the temples, mostpies, and several private residences 
were illuminated, and there was a musical entertainment uhich lasted till midnight. 
The Presidential Address was adopted. It ^ proposed to erect a building n 
commemoration of the Jubilee, to be called lire "Victoria Jubilee Hall" 

SRIRAWGAM (TRKHINOPOLY). 

Srinnjim b, si lulled co die island bstuvrn dir ucitd river Camery and *1 branch ihe Cole* 
rooo. The [opibikm a 19.773. corahti#s >9.543 Hindus. 61 Mohoroewdiutt, 169 Native 
Chrisliocs Ac. A Girls’ School, ord si* Combined Sysrem Srbcoh, »rr m.aililned by the 
hlmirapaliry, a»l Results grunts ore piid li> wirn Private Sdioois. There h a Vishnu ahrlne in 
Srimagim, Woo.ts by ihe come of Sci R«»*^afldh« .S.umy CovJ, to which pilgrimage* ore nude 
from all jails of India. He Municipal Board contius of Mitten Councillor. 

In ihe forenoon of the 16th February i,6co poor of all classes were given a 
subKantinl meal, and 410 poor persons received cloths. The boys and girls of 
the poor schools were also given b treat, and sugar-candy was distributed among 
them. They »etc also presented with new cloths. The school children, headed by 
a native hand, marched in procession from the Pagoda to the Hospital, accompanied 
by a large crowd of spectators. The temples and gopurams in Srirangam and 
Jambookeswara were illuminated at night, and the goda and goddesses w«c decked 

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wiih costly jewels as on festival occasions Hundreds of people worshipped there 
and prayed far Jler Majesty's long life- In addition to this the Chairman, 
Mr. Kratniengar, caused ftojahs to be performed in the temple* of Srirangam. 
Janibookesmira, and the Rock Fort. T«o Rhngtvatas went round the four chief 
Cluttui Streets in Srirangam singing sacred songs to a musical accompaniment, 
followed by a large crowd. The Presidential Address was adopted. The 
Municipal Conncil has resolved to construct a " Flight of Steps ” on the east of the 
Natuvakal Bridge as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. 

SRlVILt.lPUTUK <TINNKVKLI.V). 

The repjlalni of Srintliinlur i- 1S.J5S ; <>f -"limn i-,«l nre I y$J Mohnnundlan*, 
»rrt 4S1 ChrMijr-. Their nratwn Sclmoh in whidi ErglMi r taught, lrii 0 few Veraicshr Pint 
School!. Thr Uninn r>achijct nynMin am iilely falnd'iind. The chicfimonfKtBra are weaving 
nml wmkfcg In fwU-mtui. 

JttU/i C ^ Mo / iJM .— UUtii . Sbu Riixga Cuaiiai, Cav»>w>« ,• Sakkaga Tyib, II. A., 
Sitrrt.rry . & Vistaxatoa lrr*. B.A j M. SnuNunuw Piluv; R. Axantoa Ramin, 
11. A. ; V. SlXCAU Lr.vcAG: Axxaxcar TUmWAIW I m:\c.a I: ; Samcs KlIJlIXAUXGAG i 
SUXMAXIB* ! and !e» others. 

Almost every jurt of the town was decorated on the 16th February with 
fcitoons, and wiili arches bearing mottoes which expressed, in the vernacular and in 
English, the loyalty of the people, such as “Cod sire the Queen Empress," 
“ Long live the Queen Empress," “The Matchless Lady," "Aunrlal's Blessing 
for Ever," “Peace and Prosperity,” and "Honour to the Viceroy." Many 
houses were adorned with festoons and Mom (drawings on the floor in white 
powder). The first part of the festivities consisted of a splendid procession 
tli rough tlie streets. About 400 School Children, with their teachers, inarched 
at the head of the procession, fallowed by a large concourse of people, including 
all the officials of the place and rich Mirasidar*. As the procession advanced, 
large crowds joined it. The girls who were all neatly dressed, sang several 
songs, composed for the occasion by a Tamil Pundit named Tirunarnyan Iyengar, 
in praise of Her Majesty; while the boys, led by the Head Master of the Hindu 
School and Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, Mr. Sankara Iyer, B.A, and 
by Mr. Paul Peter Pillay, Head Master of the Local Mission School, shouted 
out at intervals joyful exclamations similar to the inscriptions on the arches. 
The procession started ar 7 a m. from the residence of the District Munsifl, and 
after passing through several streets it stopped in from of a temple, where all 
the people joined in a prayer invoking blessings on Her Majesty. Here the 
children were treated to sweetmeats and fruit. About 11 a m . poojahs were 





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performed in the temples. At * o’clock the beating of the large temple drums 
and the booming of guns announced tlx: commencement of the public meeting at 
Kallyuna Mantopam. A salute of tot guns was fired. Ora 1,000 people, 
representatives of all classes, castes, and creeds, assembled there. The Chairman 
and Mr. R. Anantha Ramier made excellent speeches, and several Pundits recited 
Sanscrit slokas and Tamil verses composed by them In praise of Her Majesty. 
Some profcsiional singers entertained the assembly uith several songs, after which 
Messrs. GopaUwamy Theethachariyar and Paul Peter POlay addressed the meeting, 
and impressed on the people the necessity of starting a local memorial of the day. 
They suggested the diversion of a stream from the neighbouring mountains to be 
called the "Queen Empress Jubilee River." The suggestion was unanimously 
agreed to, the feasibility of the project being reserved foe future consideration The 
Presidencial Address was adopted with loud cheering. Then the National Anthem 
was sung in English by four Christian gentlemen present , the whole audience standing. 
The meeting was brought to a close by the distribution of pan mpari, the copious 
sprinkling of rose-water, and the playing of music Three cheers were given foe 
the Qneen Empress. The party broke up at 6 o'clock. Half ar, hour later the 
people again assembled, and went round the town in procession, led by the high 
officials and followed by a numerous train. The pagoda elephant, which carried 
presents of cloth and other ankles of worship for the goddess AuruLal, alio marcher! 
in the procession. In front there was a Urge body of athletes displaying their dexterity 
to the great amusement of all. A body of dancing-girls preceded tlie elephant, and 
as they went on they sang the glory of Her Majesty. Almost all the houses in the 
town were illuminated. The procession finally returned to the temple, where 
prayers were again oficrcd. Divine services in Christian churches were conducted 
till laic in tlie night. The mosques were illuminated. In front of the temple a 
native circus troupe gave a performance. Over 1,000 jxxar persons, men, women, 
and children, were fed. 

ST. THOMAS’ MOUNT (CHINCLEPUT,’. 

St. Tborovt' Mount ii 1 cantonment nine toiler from Foct Si George. Thuni u a hill about 050 
tet high, with * Poetnr*cie church and signal union for moil •tenner’ The’* are e>lmii>e Barracia 
whiefc umiI to he U* headquarters of ike Eos India Ccapary'a Artillery, and are now u~aliy 
occupied by Balteiea 0/ Rojal Artillery. ITte tuticn ccextsnv a contma&otn Church and a fane 
Me* Ho-e. 

The I' and Q Batteries of Royal Artillery fired an Imperial salute of 101 guns 
at 6.45 a. m. on the t6th February. Special services were held it all churches. At 
4 r.M. a treat was given in the South Batrack square to 1S3 European and Eurasian 




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School Children, with a substantial ten. The widows of 53 European and Eurasian 
pensioners were presented with Rs. 2 each. On the 1 ;th, the Royal Aitilleiy held 
Regimental sports on the General Parade-ground at 4 km., which lasted till dati, 
when there was a display of fireworks from the roof of the north bamcks, which 
war witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd assembled on tlie Parade-ground. The 
Presidential Address was adopted. 



TADP.ATR 1 (ANANTAPUR). 

TwJpMri U HtuMcd 00 the binki of the river Fcsr.ir, with a pajmlniios of 8,585 ; of whom 
5.97a are Hindu), 2,559 Motommodim, and 54 Cbriviini It <o->ni:i< l»" l:r£« »od beautiful 
Temple*, and a laiee Mosqoo. a Load Knwl Middle School, four Prirnaiy Sibocf* fci Hindu, and 
t.u fio. Mohnmmtdans, a Hilda GirV Schoot. and a Mohammedan Gilts’ School. The unitniy 
•naiigeneati cf tic plice arc directed by a tool fund Union, u>d tbe medical wants of the pcopl» 
aie supplied by a Lceai Find Diapuuaiy. Cocoa, choltun, gram, dhol, liqaoc, and other nri.clre an- 
lugely caponed. There ire t»o Colluit Pie*et and a latge Dntiilcry. Tmtpalri ii noted foe He 
excellent doth that it munulaaires. 

Jutiln a«rulf.'«. Meats T. Wails, Ckairtta »; M. Gor«ft Row Pomtaui, Smitaiy; 
P. Sasiinau Xaiiiu ; W. KkltTNA Row; A. OoMMAtKHAR Saiii* Baiiaeih; N. Cicortovi. 
Row ; Y. Art-A Row. and twentj otben. 

At 2 f. m. on the 16th February a procession of people of all castes, creeds, 
and ages, went through the barasr from the Post Office to the Jubilee Pandal opposite 
the Travellers’ Bungalow, where a large crowd awaited its arrivaL The Panda! was 
decorated with lings and festoons of various descriprions, and the inscriptions displayed 
were expressive of the loyalty of the people. A porttait of Her Majesty was 
placed in the centre of the Pandal. Sweetmeats wctc distributed to pupils of the 
schools in the town. Sports of various kinds, such as tug-of-war, foot races,’ long 
jump, high jump, side jump, donkey race, three-legged race, sack race, chatty race, 
&c., were held. The Presidcncial Address was read and explained in Telugu, and 
was unanimously adopted. A few Telugu tUnm, composed by a local Pundit in 
honour of the Jubilee, were sang by the school children in a very” hearty manner, 
and cries of " Long live the Queen," " May She be Happy and Prosperous," were 
heard from all quitters. The ceremony tciminatcd with three hearty cheers for 
Her Majesty. In the Hindu temples abistwlumi and anha«as were offered. In 
the mosques pathiah and Kuwlectk were grandly performed After sunset the town 
was illuminated, and presented a brilliant appearance. Mr. Oomroarkhan Sahib, 
the Tahsiklar, fed the paor at his own cost, and there was a display of fireworks in 
front of die Taluk Cutchcny. On die following night prayers were again offered 
in all places of worship for the welfare of Her Majesty. The foundation stone 




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of the local memorial, “The Victoria Jubilee Choultry," will be laid or. the 
aoth of June. 



TALIPARAMBA (MALABAR). 

Taliparamlo i« (boot !t»t<en mites to the north of Cinnarxtii Ti hi> • jojnlittoo of 8,363 i 
of »h«n 5,900 ire lliodos MM Mohammedans. and 25 Christians. Ii ctmtaias 1 Ditlifct 
MunsiS's Com, a Dcpsty TahtiHir and Second Cliss Migiwnues Cetcfcetry, 1 Sob-Regiilnr’s 
OfS«, a Sub-Post OP«, and three EWmoitary Vcraaofar Schools. Pepi<r, grown io lie 
niehtauhea!, is largely dealt in. 

/»«*» CmmattL- Mean. J. P. Pxsn*A, Ctairva*; P. W. Ckacko, Swfitry ; K. 
RAMAKj H. A. D'C«ll ; K. A. Siiungooky MSKOM ; P. Shakkaba Mskom j T, H. Rama 
Pi/IIWAL, end tec When. 

The streets and houses had been cleaned and decorated by dawn on the 16th 
February, when a salute of toi temple guns was fired in front of the Magistrate's Cut- 
cherry. Spectators assembled dressed in holiday attire. The Magistrate now arrived, 
and the business of the day commenced with the release of a prisoner from the sub- 
sidiary Jail. This was followed by the distribution of rice to 1,868 poor persons at 
three centre!. A band of native musietins was in attendance, and played at intervals 
throughout the day. In the afternoon, there were sports consisting of flat, hurdle, 
chatty, and consolation races, which were competed for by bath Hindus and Moplahs 
on the Kjjidan adjoining the MunsifFs Court premises where a Pavilion had been 
erected, and decorated with festoons and bunting, A tug-of-war. followed by 
fencing, in which twelve Moplah athletes took part, brought the sports to a dose at 
5 i'.h. Three sets of native violinists now appeared on the scene, and entertained 
the people with music till darkness set in. when there was a grand display ol fire- 
works which continued for three hours. The remainder of the night was taken up 
by a theatrical performance, which was largely attended. Hindus Christians, and 
Mohammedans held spedal services and invoked Divine blessings 011 the Empress. 
The Presidcncia! Address was adopted. 



TANGACHERRY (MALABAR). 

Torgatkenr ii a vwntl British Satlemcttt to ihe snth-wm of Q1II00. It etfgtmlly btlonip'l 
to the Rajah of Quileo, and. after bring held by -.he Pcet-agUCM and by ihc t-ucb, it care laio the 
possession of the British In the year 1 795 It h not rw lltaD a k,— re mile in rilcnl. It otntaras 
a population of 1,665. of "horn tbc gresler number are Native Christian*. There ore also Some 
(Jc.rrndanis of the early Fortugunw ar.1 Dutch settlers. The people live for the most part by the 
(uUivitlun of rccconuts. Their properties ate freehold. Nothing it paid to Government by way cf 
tax. This immunity has fern eijoyel by the town sate th« time cf the PorfiguoW There U ccly 
me Goremroret InatiMioo, ti, the ofice of lb. Deputy TihsHar Th.re ate three Schools 
maintained by tbr Romm Catholic MUsim, two for boys and one for girls. 




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Jubila CmumOM.— T he Riv. Far Jons o» Hit Cross. Ciairwn; Mo*n. R. J. MuaTUa, 
Seadary; Nanoo Meson i Broikxb Perea i J. P. RoMrouM ; J. N. Maans ; M. R. 
Gonsalves j J. Moaeia* ; J C. Sithxas ; F. Rodmocw, and mm othrn. 

Before sunrise 0:1 the 16th February, large crowds assembled at the foot of the 
flagstaff in the old Fort, and while the flag of England was being hoisted, three 
enthusiastic cheers were given for Her Majesty. The cheers were followed by the 
firing of guns and the playing of " God save the Queen " by a native band of 
musicians. The people then marched to their places of worship, accompanied by 
music. High Masses were sung, and Thanksgiving Services were held in the two 
Roman Catholic churches In the former, the Very Rev. C. J. M. A been, the 
Vicar -General of the Portuguese Mission, officiated ; and in the Utter, the Chairman 
of the Committee, Rev. Frc John of the Cross. In both the churches, sermons 
appropriate to the occasion were preached. After service rice uas distributed to 
nearly too poor people, including paupers who had come in from the adjoining 
territory of the Maharajah of Travancorc. In the afternoon there were spccts, 
consisting of boat races, athletics, Ate. The principal streets and several house* 
were decorated and illuminated. On the road leading to the fort two triumphal 
arches— one at the entrance to Tangicherry, and the ether at the junction of the 
road leading to the Tahtldar’s Cutcheny— hid been erected, bearing suitable 
inscriptions. Festoons and flags overhung these roads. The spectacle which the 
town presented during the illumination was charming. There were fireworks at 
8 o'clock, followed by a native dramatic entertainment. The day’s festivities were 
brought to a close by the delivery of a public address by Mr. J. C. Surrao, one of 
the members of the Committee, on the blessings of Her Majesty's reign. The 
Presidential Address was adopted. 

TANIORE (TOWN). 

Tiojwc. t h* chid to<*n of the District of tha ut* name, contain* * population of S 5 .- 1 -I 5 , 
classified as follows i— Hindus, 47,195 ; Mohammedans, 3.15? ; Clinsuius, 4.S74 i and Jain, Arc., 
214. Irs rainuiutores consist chitfiy of silk, mctnPaare, peih-work, and flower garlinds. Tecre 
uc a first gride institute, St. Peters Ccilcje, mBOtmned by the SPG., and many Elementary 
Native Scltwb. 

JhUUi CemmiMr.-Ymn. 7 . Gibson. C.W« bm; K. Govinba Row. SecrtHiy; J. A. 
Davis ; S. II. Wynne ; T. A. Sasiinatiia Avar t C. E. Smith ; R*v. Mr. NICHOLSON', and 
others. 

On the morning of the 16th February an Imperial salute of 101 guns was 
fired in the great temple. Sports were held in the People’s Park from 7 to 9.30 a . m . , 
and were witnessed by a large crowd. These were followed by special Thanks- 
giving Services in the several churches, temples, and mosques, and by the feeding 




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and clothing of nearly 10.000 of the poorer inhabitants of the town. 124 prisoners 
and two aril debtors were released from the Tanjnre Jail. At 3 p.m. the sports 
were returned, and continued for several hours to the great enjoyment of thousands 
of people. A grand procession was formed at 6.30 km. to take a portrait of the 
Queen Empress placed in a howdah on an elephant, round the town, and ir.to the 
Palace. All the houses and thoroughfare* u-ere brilliantly illuminated a* the 
procession pawed. At 10 o'clock a public meeting was held in the Durbar Mall of 
the Palace, when the adoption of the Presidcncial Address to Her Majesty was 
proposed by Mr. T. Saminada Iyer, and carried with acclamation, the Palace band 
playing the National Anthem. The Address was signed by the Ranees and many 
Others. The proceeding* terminated with a nautch dance, fireworks, and the 
distribution of fan safari and flower garlands. Great enthusiasm was dUplayed 
by all classes of the inhabitants throughout the day. As a permanent memorial ot 
the happy event it has been determined to erect a local "Technical Institute" or an 
‘‘Agricultural College." Subscriptions have been promised from all parts of the 
district, amounting to Rs. 33.000. 

TANUKU (GODAVERYL 

The population of thl* place 1» 3,07a, oxupreed for the man pan of Hindui, among "tool 
fdnctticc ha* made coe*iiimiW« pragma There are wri! School*, 

Juidft CanraUtr. — Mom. t_ C- M1u.11, CJouauia; A. Rau»ch»dia Rao, Sanhtry ; 
R. HAjrcMANrH* Rao ; V. Vuatabamiaic ; HAXiin»*rtta Rao ; K. Vxskatiamiau ; 
Aboou Kkadu. Sahib, 

The 16th and 17th of February were red-letter days with the people of this 
Iowa I-arge crowd* poured in from the neighbouring places to take part in the 
rejoicings. At about 3 km. on the 16th. more than joo poor people were fed. 
and several were presented with new cloths. Sports were held, and proved a great 
success In the evening a nautch was held in the handsome Panda! that had 
been erected for the occasion in the centre of the village. At night there was a 
grand precession of the gods round the village with music, &c., and fireworks were 
let off at intervals The Presidential Address was adopted. As memorials of the 
Jubilee, it has been rcjolved to erect a "School Houie," and to make a grant to 
the “ Poor Fund Association," lately started here with the object of distributing 
rice once a week, and cloths twice a year, to the poor who are rendered unable, 
by bodily infirmity, to earn their livelihood. 

TRLUCHRRRY (MAI.ABAR). 

The population of Talllcheny it :6,*:o-co»prliluc Hind**, 16.456 ; Mohunmrcans, 9 . 1*9 s 
lai Chiiitim* and When, L765. There ut two High Schools, namely, the Brenncn ZUlnh 



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School under Municipal msnigcmcnU »sd IM German B».:t MiaKcn I’lrun S:hool under the 
muugemunt of Gtnnin MiHioosr** ; two Middle Schools, the liiuueng*! Middle School under 
Munlci[nl mrageinent, 10I the Ronua Cothollc Boys’ School in rhirge of the Recan Cuholtc 
Vic«i there *re «!*> aba* twenty ViE»ge Sdrob, too Nigh: Sihcob foi the me of the labourer 
and artisan da>; ; and a ameo ! mode Normil Sciod. Ibere are throe Gitli’ SAoiJe. TV* 
MunutpiUty wis lacrodotol in January, 18S6. and in J*!v, iMj, th« deceit* lystrai earn* Ihto 
force. The present strength of the Oun.il '« eighteen. A Urge tr*k in cotfee. pepper, rice, 
cardamoms, copn, timber, gingelly seed, ginger, is! arnd.il wood 11 tarr ed on. Tltere are three 
OA^nitig yudi btloagiag to European merchina, where totfee becughr from the Wynud aril 
Cooig o Ctred for capon to Europe. The jetndpil articles of capon ate eullw, pepper, rani* 
morns, and ginger, auvUlvood, timber, aid gingrlly .red. The chief orudra cf impoet are rice, 
gums, tuaber, tohscro, and piece gooie. 

Cein.Uttt.-Y, am. H. Srwst.i, Chirm; A. F. LBMBBLB, Strrt>'*> j: E. 
SBUHAX I R. Tatiixu j KAUAI AUMMTK ; and Mt.ral others. 

Early in the morning of the 16th February High Mass wa» sung at the Roman 
Catholic church, and after the Te Dtum a Royal salute was. fired by the constabulary, 
After the service the Tcllicherry Company of the Malabar Volunteers marched from 
the church to the rno Man, where they paraded in review order at 7 a.h The Boys 
of the several Schools in the town also marched in procession, with music and 
banners, bearing Jubilee mottoes on them, and took their stand on the western side 
of the motion. The “ Union Jack” planted in the centre of the maiden fonned 
the saluting point. A feu de foie was A ted, and the Volunteers " marched past.'* 
Three cheers for Her Imperial Majesty the Queen Empress were then called for, 
and were heartily given by the crowd. “ God save the Queen ” was sung by the 
Volunteers and the Boys of the assembled Schools. The Volunteers now matched 
back to the Fort A native procession, with a J ubilee banner and native music, 
marched round the loan, and the people gave expression to their loyal feelings hy 
shouting and cheering as they marched along. Next came the boat-race, which 
caused much excitement. This was followed by the sports of the schoolboys, at 
which the boys of the German Mission ar.d Parsec High Schools distinguished 
themselves ; and then came a foot-race for Volunteers. Just as the sports 
were over the members of the Kuthupitumba Sub committee came up in proces- 
sion, bearing the Royal Coat of Atms and banners on elephants, accompanied 
by music, sword-playen, dancers, &c., and were cordially received at the Pandal 
that had been erected on the motion, by the members of the Tcllirherry 
Committee. Jubibcc songs were then sung in Malayalim by some men of the 
Kuthupjratnba party. Three triumphal arches, bearing appropriate mottoes, 
and numerous banners, spanned the road crossing the motion, on which were 
erected booths, pandals, and tents for the accommodation of spectators. Native 
music was played throughout the day. A ttcat. was given to the patients in the 





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Hospital. From i to* p.m. there was an entertainment of native rumic in the 
Brcnneu High School. A Sanscrit song composed for the oceanic* was sung by a 
diraegnisbed Brahmin musician. At a p.m. the Moplahs assembled at the Odathil 
marque for a Thanksgiving Service, after which they marched in procession round 
the town with elephants, muuc, &c, the Mopbh merchants joining with the 
Kutliuparainba party. Several of the leading residents, Europeans and Hindu*, 
accompanied it. Rose-water and flower* were sprinkled over them as they passed 
through the decorated streets. On the return of the procession to the maul a a the 
Volunteers drew up in review order, and three cheers for Her Majesty were given 
by the whole assemblage. Then followed acrobatic teats, Moplah gymnastic 
exercises, rope dancing, wire dancing, traptze, &e. The sports conttnued till dusk, 
when all the buildings round the maidan, and the maidan itself, were grandly 
illuminated. The Club, the Bonk, Travellers’ Bungalow, Taluk Cutcherry, the 
Mosque, and several private house* facing the maidan '•ere tastefully lit up. On the 
sloping bank of the Bastion, which forms the western limit of the maidan, the 
word “ Victoria " was written in letters of fire. The fireworks commenced at 
9 o’dock, and were followed by two native dramatic performances, which lasted till 
3 o’dock in the morning. Rice and money were distributed to 3,604 poor persons 
in the Fort on the ljth. Sports were again heW, and the Regimental Band from 
Cannanore played at intervals. The maidan and the surrounding houses were 
illuminated at &30 p.m, tn the same manner as on the previous day, and at 
7 p.m. there was another display of fireworks, which dosed the day’s proceedings. 
At a rough estimate, about 15,000 persons took part in the festivities here. 
Everything went off with the greatest order and regularity, the croud teing 
exceedingly good-tempered, orderly, and enthusiastic. The Presidencul Address 
was adopted. The local memorials will take the shape of a “ New Market ” and 
a “Clock Tower. ” 

TINNEVELLV (TOWN). 

Tb. popoUtiwi of the sdjoininij town. Titewvdly and PdauKoWh is 41,18$ of whom 88 per 
ami »r* Hlndtn, 9 p*r cent- Molaamnlai.., ..ml 6 per cent. Chrirttam. The large pr>p*tion 
of Christian is die to the etktfiee io the District for spwirds of a century of numerous MUtinn 
agencoea. Tae nambec cf ptrsons coder instnsrtioa io the to«n is 2 .i 5 d males ir>d 720 females 
The E f ogres* in fecuJe edocaticn has brra rapid. The Pockle School nt Tiaoevefiy, the Osborne 
Memorial Homa, and the Sarah Tec«er Fwn*S* Training School at Fakmotttah are :be principal 
uaiiluliM for iprli in the Distort. Higher rdaertion h imported in the Hiodo Ccdlrge at 
Veetamghitaporam, ami the CHS. Coflr*e at Tinncelly. The oumbtr of Primar/ SAocAi in 
•he two towns » tMrtyoae for bos* and fuerfon for tfrU. A Mua*if*»l Council Us Vn* «*- 
tf lUtfoi for cadi cd the Unit*, cowling of sixteen and twelve Councillor* n» jwctbdy, thrr* forth* 
of the members being elects! The principal exports ire cotton, ja£grsy, rer. bloaktts, :w 




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cofie, anc spices. The prinppil imports sm piKC eoota, dllc, gram, p*pp«. cocoanut, ipi«*. 
•agar, piper. 4 c Tie principal tsuahetum *m doHu.'Uuikcei. man, copper vrueli, 4 c. 

JuUIh CewniUee— Mean. J. LeE-Waikm, Claieman: RaWAKBISHKA Arvsa. Seentvy i 
J. C. lluGKtMs* ; Rich: Rbv. Buho? Suodi; Rev. V. W. HakoubT) Rev. R. 
Walker ; Da. H. Hvde ; Miuk. R. C. Lowiy ; B. & Sr ernivas* ; Krcsiiva Rao ; Krishna 
ArvER, ar*l «bm. 



On the morning of :he rdth February ihc road from Tinnevelly to Palamcottah 
presented a very lively appearance. Arches had been erected beating appropriate 
mottoes and inscription!; and numerous flags were displayed. Some benevolent 
persons put up temporary water Fnndals for the use of wayfarers. At about noon 
great crowds were seen hastening to the race-course at Palamcottah, where a 
commodious T-shaped Randal had been erected, the frontage of which presented 
a very attractive appearance. The whole course was liberally decorated with flags. 
Sports engaged public attention from a to 6 ?.u. Mrs. Lec-Warncr, wife of the 
Collector, then distributed the prires to the winners, in the Pardal. About i.ooo 
Boys and Gso Girls belonging to lire several schools and colleges marched in 
procession to the Randal preceded by elephants ar.d the Union Jack, and 
accompanied by music. Sweetmeats were provided for them, and a set ot 
acroliats exhibited their skill. The Presidency! Address was read co the assembly 
by the Honorary Secretary of the Committee, amid loud cheering, and was 
received by the Collector, who was seated on a dan surrounded by the principal 
District Officers, the Zemindars of Ettiapuram, OottOoculai and Sevalpatti, and 
a great many non-official residents of the District. Then followed the recitation 
of Sanscrit verses composed for the occasion in honour of Her Majesty. There 
was also a distribution of flower*. randaU rose-water, and fan lufarL At nightfall, 
two huge bonfires were lighted on the top of hills near Palamcottalu The fireworks 
began at ; p.m. The principal roads in the town* ar.d the four-mile road from 
Tinnevelly to Palamcottah were illuminated. The goputams of the templet, the 
kiosks of the mosque*, and the steeples of the churches were traced in lines of 
light. The shopkeepers and the house-owners had also illuminated their buildings. 
During the day upwards of 3,000 poor people of all classes and creeds were fed. 
Special services were perfoimcd in the churches and in the several temples o! 
Tinnevelly and Palamcottah. Tne Hindu gods were also taker, in procession 
through the principal streets. It is calculated that altogether more than 10,000 
people took part in the festivities. At tbc conclusion of the proceedings 
enthusiastic cheers were given for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. On the 
17th, an address on the benefits of the British rule in India was delivered at a 




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large public meeting, at which Mr. Hughesdett. the District Judge, presided, and a 
nautch was held at night 

The Jubilee was also celebrated in the several stations in the District of 
Tinr.evclly. The poor were fed. the streets and the temples illuminated, and special 
services were performed. The following are among the towns in which the 
celebration took place Srivillipajttur. Tcnkasi, Srivaikuntham, Trichendur, 
Nanguneri, Sbetmadevi, Satur, Virudupati and Olapidaram, as veil as in other 
towns whose proceedings are recorded elsewhere in this volume. The permanent 
District memorial of the Jubilee is to he the “Victoria Industrial Institution” in tbe 
town of Tinnevclly. 



TIRUKOILUR (SOUTH ARCOT). 

TlrukoCir hu i population of inhobiltntt : Hisiss nedommate. The tc»o COM aim 
two Middle MhMli a Ncoo.il School, vernal L«.l Fuac Schools, end oirocroos iod.e.iu>ti 
Schools. The iSiln of die town are tookad .ftp bj a Local Board and Uoioo Panchajet. The 
people ore generally engagod la c^iliulmrc. Tf-rr, are i»o «ugar factories Id the pine. 

TaKn Rev. A. Tml», Ckairmtn ; Mmre S, Cn<.'-na»i.KH.»t« Ml'PHL- 

UAH, Sttrtiwj , K. Strati* Row Fum-aur; V. Nasi*** Row; J. A. Majoribakics ; S. 
SeaVAII ROW; V. S»im*s* ROW; *nd iBcoty eight cell Cl 

At daybreak on the 16th February, a aalutc of 50 guns was fired. Sports ar.d 
races were held at 7 o'clock and hundreds of poor persons were fed. In the 
evening a large number of people met at a Pandal that had been erect©! opposite 
the Court House where an entertainment was ptovided. Her Majesty’s photograph 
was taken thence in procession through the main streets, which were decorated with 
festoons and triumphal arches. The streets were illuminated at night, as also were 
the public office buildings and several private houses. ITaycrs for the long life of 
Her Majesty were offered in all placer of worship, by all classes of people. A 
musical entertainment was given, at the close of which sandal and fan supari were 
distributed. The Prcsidettcial Address was adopted and signed. The festivities 
wound up with a display of fireworks, and three cheers for the Queen Empress. 
On the following day a nautch was held, and the people were entertained with 
music and singing. 1 he Jubilee is to hr commemorated by “ Scholarships ” for the 
two Middle Schools d Tirukoilur and KnlLikurchi. 

TIRCMANGALAM (MADURA). 

Tbe populiUK.no/tbh tout. I* 5.4S0, coniitlisg of MohwMnedam, Shanirs, end other Ilicdnt. 
It hat * Tituk Cut cherry. Taluk Boirl Office, Uoioo Office, Foa Office. RjJuay S twice. Native 
Middle School, an American Miwioo School, asd a Local Foil DJpeaary. 




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The 16th arid 17th were days of great rejoicing, Tivc whole town was prettily 
decorated, and at night was Illuminated. Special sciviccs were held io the temples 
and mosques for Her Mow Gracious Majesty. The poor of the town and of the 
adjacent villages were fed- In the American Mission compound the schoolboys 
and schoolgirls were given a splendid treat A special service was conducted in 
the American Mission Church. 'Hie Presidential Address has adopted. The 
permanent memorial will tale the form of a “ Lamp P<»t ” which it is proposed to 
complete before the aoth J unc. 

TiRUPATl (NORTH A ROOT). 

TinjjnJi i% * j^;uc of antiquity tad dcxfcalcit tolhc e<k! Siwmww*nm y. 

Time ut mo VUlit Icaiplrs, one deJit-’.cd SO GoVmiluMjMwiniy, ud lh< «lirr (o Kitmu.iuny. 
Tin pcpi-ilKin U 13.232. tompoKi! of Modal, 544 M iilmiinii-'iTM. ud 13 CSriiiiani 

The town liu NftD conwifutrd a Minicipility. The llstuiomburg Loth-tan Geraua Mmm 
supports on Engliih High Sthool "fuel n in a •xir’shmi condition. There is mother English 
High Schorl muoLinn! fcy the Mahjal 60m the Dernslnnsm ha*. There v> n Hnjnrat) awdtr 
she luperrtMon of the M unidpitiiy, £01 m.tnULi.,1 l 7 Hi. M.hnnt T!u.e is also a lll.liict 
Con t A considerable (rode Is 1 -riled on In rice, Ir-'^o, >iggery, uni raggi amt 

cl otis. 

At Upper Tiruplli, on the 16th February-, Garuda utciarern was performed ; 
and at Loner Tinipati the gods Goviisdifajsawami anil Ratuaswami, followed by a 
number of Ahras, were taken to Alvar Thlithum, a distance of two mile? to the 
north at the foe* of the hill, which U the place where there is a constant waterfall 
for the greater pari of the year. On the Thinhum there are two temples named 
Alwar Kovtl and Kapileswarar Kovfl, connected by picturesque mantapam*. It was 
there that the gods were placed for the day. At 3 p.m. men of all castes ar.d 
creeds, about wo in number, were fed, and sandal and f*n sufari distributed 
The Sri Mahunt went to the place at alxmt 4 o'clock m the afternoon, and made 
money presents to a great number of those present. At about 6.30 the gods were 
brought bads to Tirupati in a grand torchlight procession, with the .Mahur.t seated 
on a stately elephant behind. The procession na % attended with fireworks and went 
round the town. The gods were taken to their respective temples, and the Mahunt 
was escorted to his Muttum. The same festival, with a similar distribution of food 
and money, and with a similar procession, was repeated at Alumdumangammah's 
temple at Trichanoor on the following day. The Presidential Address was adopted. 
The festivities on both days were performed by the Sri Mahunt at his own ccat. 
One-sixth of the public Jubilee collections has been reserved for a permanent 
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TIRUPATUR (SALEM). 

The populated :< iht Iowa of T.r.j«i«r k N,Jj8; of whcoi 8,686 nr* Hmens. 5 ,«K 8 ore 
Mchir-mstaui. izd 104 tie Chriilisra. Tirujaut « ■ Municipal town, am! i hr hmilijaaiUr. of ilir 
A«s«nl Cedlretor, and of I he Assistant SupatlitfcBdcai of Poller, Salem DturUf. Ii has a Taluk 
Bwni unwished o.oi .7 ihe recent fcheme of Local SeU Govenment. It ecotaint a Mucklpol 
School which traiTm up to tbe standard of the Middle School Essmination i a Local Food Noiinal 
School tiolnlrg *p f« the Upper Primary Enminaifei ; a Municipal Mohir.medaa Pirajjy 
School; a Girls’ ScSoof of lie Lcofcui Mi«itm : ami wvrs Primary School, under Ihe Resuht 
ejMetu. A large trade ii canted cc in ji^ory, dholl, rice, and olhci Crjla. 

fuiilm Ci'nnrifhr. — Menu C- Axnauat.ai CitrrriAa, fiaf-M". C. Rociviaua 
M llDIU-tAB, and R. V. KARTMIKtYA PlLlAV, JuM Sn’MlUt ,• OiWOR SoOtlA ROW | 
K. V Kaithuiya Piuav ; C. Pisvmai Nadar ; 7. T Rakoa Chaiia*, b.A., ikL. i 
C Kuppiah Ga»c ; L. Rat aji Row, ami ai» olhm. 

The celebration on tbe «6th February commenced with the offering of prayers 
for the Queen Erapiessin all place* of worship. The Hindu* marched in procession 
to their temples with mu»c and the beating of drums, and performed arehanai in the 
name of He: Majesty. At xo a m. about t.ozo pcor Mohammedans and Hindu* 
were fed. About 500 Braiimns were enterrmned by Mr. Perun-.d Na<Ur ; Messrs. 
Chinnah Moodelly arid Ademoala Moodelly undertook the feeding of the other 
Hindu poor ; and Mr. Ciioteba Sahib also fed a portion of the Mohammedan 
poor at hi* own expense. At s J’.m. over 600 school boys were treated to fruit* 
and sugar candy by Mr. Perumal Nadar. between j a (id 6 r.M. sport* were 
held for European, Eurasian, and Native children, and priaes were distributed. 
In the evening the European and Eurasian children were given a treat. The 
town was illuminated. Tbe roads leading up to the Pandal in the Government 
Garden were lit with rows of lamps 00 either tide, with flags of different colours 
intervening. At 7 P.M. a grand procession, attended w ith music and blue lights, 
marched from the Pent Office to a beautifully decorated Pandal that had been 
erected for the Jubilee. A portrait of Her Majesty decorated with garlands was 
placed in a conspicuous- place on the dais. The PtesidcndsI Address was read 
in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindustani, and was adopted. Three hearty 
cheers were then given for Her Majesty; "God save the Queen" was sung; 
and the Guard of Honour in attendance presented arms. Flowers, pun supari, 
sandal, and rose-water were freely distributed, and a famous piper of Tanjore 
performed. The fireworks commenced at 9, and concluded by 1 1 P.M. On the 
afternoon of the 17th a music party was held in the Pandal and was largely 
attended- At 7 i.u. a magic lantern exhibition followed. It included portrait!; 
of Her Majesty and of the Prince of Wales, which were greeted with loud 





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cheers* A nautch party in the Pandal engaged the attention of the meeting 
between 9 and 11.30 p.m, The proceedings then terminated with a small display 
of fireworks. Upward* of 8,oo> people, including the spectators from adjacent 
villages, attended the celebration of the Jubilee. It was resolved to construe? 
a “Reservoir" in the name of Her Majesty, and n commemoration of her 
Jubilee- 

TIRUPATUR (VI A DURA). 

TV population of ihit town h 4.62S There uc no European or EiliaUftn iciMcuu. The 
Mohaicu*daa* farm about one third, anil the Native Christians a «eiy urall (ract»& of the whole 
fOpalitiea. The r&t are Hindus, chiefly Bfahni'ts The chief ryots anil merchant* of the plore 
ore M aha mined aru. There i* an Anglo- V<m?ciiUr School, wvrtal Pint Schools. ana one Hindustani 
Scbod. Thli town with four other nlltgcf coiKilnie a Vnm ucricr the Local Beard* Act. 
Faddy and cccanaLs are extomturly produced i*d exported. 

JubiUi Messrs K. GuauPAHA Muoiu.jak. CAdtr^tM ; Nabayana Atm, 

Sardary ; S. B^t.^svnaAMAMA Pillai, B.A. ; Sau/vTATJI! Tkasiieuan ; IUkavatmy Aivbb ; 
Skswa Ivkp. ; MooTirojviBuo Pillai ; ir>i fix Majomld Auxulasl 

On the 1 6th February ahrshakauu and fujah were performed in the temples, 
and prayers were offered in churches and mosques. The different sections of the 
community met in the early morning, at a place selected for the purpose, and marched 
in procession, with musk, to their several places of worship, and offered prayers for 
the long life and continued prosperity of Her Majesty. They then returned 
in the nme manner to the Zemindar's bungalow in the hc&tt of the town, and after 
the playing of musk for sc<oe time, and the distribution of sandal and fan i*fart\ 
and the sprinkling of rose-water, they dispciwd Between noon and 2 i\w. about 
500 poor people were fed Between 2 and 5 p m. thrre was Manjh>iraitu t the 
occasion being one of exceptional public rejoicings. Between 7 and 8 p.m. there 
was a splendid procession of the goddesses of the Siva temple, accompanied by 
about i.ooD jHiople. Between 9 and 10.30 p.m. there was a singing and nautch 
party, at the conclusion of which flowers, sandal, nnd /<rw supari were distributed, 
and rose-water was sprinkled From ti until 12 p.m. a display of fireworks took 
place. Hindus, Mohammedans, and Chriitkns took part in the celebration; and 
they were equally enthusiastic in showing their loyalty to Her Majesty. Never was 
so much union shown among the different daises of the people of this town as was 
witnessed on this memorable occasion. 

TtRUStIULI (MADURA). 

TlnohuU lit* i population of 2,78a Of these 2.579 are Hindis, 194 Mohunmedus* and 7 
ChriitkaL It i» the headquarter* of 0 Deputy Tihsildor, Tolke Inspector, Sib-Registrar, 
Zemkdftri Tthsildor, the Devutanam Amin, t>e Ixoal Fund Overseer, orA an Inspecting School 





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"*“«*• It contain » School aided by a grilt (torn U» Ual Fund i a Srailary A-soauinn ; « 
I«(*l Fund DU^ctuary ; nod a Poa Office. 

About 300 Hindu*, rich and poor, young and old, were feted at noon on the 
16th February, at the Chuttram. At 4 '« a meeting was held in the Sub Magistrate’s 
office, which was attended by a Urge number of persons of all classes. It was opened 
by a Pundit, who dwelt on the blessings 0; the British administration of India under 
the reign of Her Majesty. The Presdencul Address was adopted. Music and 
singing followed, and the meeting terminated with the distribution of sugar and 
pan 1 atari. At 7 P.M. oiiibata/ns were performed in the temple, which was 
profusely illuminated, and the streets were decorated with Aeronauts and lights. 
At about 9 p.h. the god and goddess were taken in procession in Sishaba Vaianam, 
as is done on sacred and pious occasions. The procession was attended by about 
i,ooo people, who had come in from the outlying villages. There was music 
and dancing, accompanied by a display of fireworks. The Jubilee was also loyally 
celebrated in the towns of Aruppukotta. Pal am patti. and Palavaatham. 

TUtUVADAMARUDUR ftANJORQ. 

The population of the town i< 10,809. liKltnlr- Brahmins, Sudrar, Kitive Chrwlmu, and 
Mahtamnl.ini. Then are two Anglo-VsrnKular Pi»l SduoW A Union Panchsset hu been 
established w*ln the I«.l Bo»rd< At!- It eonllws cf ilxtotm memtxn. ''raring a canted on 
to k Urge «>ient. Faddy » nienaively edilratod. 

Jni <Ut Canradlti. — M<un. Cour*nvs*»v PltlAl. Ch/nnatn ; J. Sn>r'.rv<-.» IviA’CAt. 
SttnUry; Covi.nui.ui P:uui ; S. R. K>i*m.«auaCKa*(AI . K. M. Swmvuuoo Naidu j 

b'AItSA Ivt« i SaUINACAI«AI. 0.0 d lereril CtllCTS. 

At daybreak on tlw morning of the idth February an Imperial salute of ioi guns 
was fired. Pujahs , aUshaiams, &c., were performed in the Hindu temples, and 
special services were held in the Christian and Mussulman places of wotship. 
Between 10 a.m and ; p.m. 600 people of different castes and crccdB were fed, 
and 50 of them were clothed. The Presidcncinl Address was read and adopted 
amidst much cheering. At about 5 P.M. a procession starred from the principal 
Hindu temple, accompanied by music, the British Standard being borne in front. 
.After pissing through the chief streets, which were prettily decorated, the procession 
reached the Committee Mect-.ng Hall at 6 p.m. A musical entertainment was given 
heie. The assembly dispersed after the distribution of pan safari &c. 

TIRUVANNAMALA 1 (SOUTH ARCOT). 

This town is -lulled it the ftx* of 1 hilt at ihe miuc name, riling to afccut 1,700 feet nbsre 
the lerel at lltc sea. It commas • popnUUco of 9,57a mhibilaDli, distribiterf m fallow* 1— 






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Hindis, S.39S ; Mo^arnaudtru. 1,147 ; Ch.jitinni. 31 ; and others, id TV pwple arc mostly 
Agrxultunl. TVre U a Middle School teaching up to the L^wei Fairth Chw under the 
unnac<r*eAt o( tie TiJnk BomL 

/uAiite CemmUt#*— Meain. XI. $*k»n:vas.\ Cicaiiab, CL*y.miw ; S. Vttff ka vachzi a 
Vu xt alu and R KfttstiMA Ri/.r, /***/ Setrtfaeiti ; E. R. MiDOLrrox ; Khawk HUSSAIN 
S.vntf ; Ar?A*AMi N\uoc ; Aeunagiii MudbluaM K. Su.xi>ai.a RaJaK; and sixteen 
others. 

At daybreak on the i6th February a salute of 3 1 guns was tired. The town mas 
beautifully decorated with arches and festoons* At jo a*m. afafutkam, artkantis, 
&<c, were performed at the shnnes, and prayers were offered for the long lifo and 
prosperity of Her Majesty. At naor. 50c poor Brahmins and 790 Mohammedans 
were treated to a sumptuous repast. The Presidencial Address was adopecd. In 
the evening the residents of the town beautifully lighted up their houses, and 
the pagoda and the four gopotums were illuminated. At about 7 p.m. there was 
a grand procession of the Amachelcswnra god. and there was a tine display cf 
fireworks in front of the temple. The procession lasted till about 2 am. About 
1 5,oco people from all parts of the Tiluk took part in the celebration. On 
the 17th, about 1,500 poor persons of all chs»es were fed It is proposed to com- 
memorate the Jubilee by contributing a tom to the Middle School Poor Boys* 
School Fee Fund, which i s n future to be designated the "Jubi'ee Fee Fund," 
for the encouragement of education of poor boys attending the School, and also 
by an ‘'Annual Festival*' on the 16th of February, to he known as the M Jubilee 
Vischanam." 

TIRUVALUR (TANJORE). 

Tmvulsr is & town with * pnpiuUnc** of 9,181 pertfin*; of whom 7,897 are Hin>*v 1,213 
ik Mohomir^hns and 71 are Chrhuias and ahm. \i u o«ed for a Siva Tempi* *hxh in 
much resorted to by Hindu l’tlgrhns. It has a MunsiTi C«irc, a SubMi^istisic's O * 
PcJxc Sution, a Poll Oft:* a LouJ Fu*d DupsnsAiy, a Lcei.1 Fund High Sthcol, an 
Elonenury Sctol, and a Reading Room. It is tat hcid-^uartcrs of the Local Fund Union, 
of the Police Imjtfetcc, and of the Sapenscf of the Local Fund Pahlx Works DeputmcnL 

JMee Ctmtittt .— Xfwn. Krikhka^avu Moodau, Cknirwott ; A. Nabavanasami 
Ivejc, StiTtttry ; N. R. Naiaumiu Anna, B.A. ; Magasimuclu Raja; and Dokaaami 
PlLlAt. 

On the 16th February prayers were said and offerings made in the Hindu temples, 
in the Mohammedan mosques, and ir.the Christian church ; and food was distributed 
to the people on a liberal scale. The Siva temple was grandly decorated. Abishahatus 
were performed to the village deities* At 2 p.m. the chief inhabitants assembled in 
the Munsiffs Court House, and at 1.30 they started in procession, accompanied 
by music and by dancing-women gaily attired The procession went towards the 





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temple, whkh it entered by the western gateway, and proceeded up to the 
Thousand-pillared Dome, which had been decorated for the occasion. The 
chief servants of the several religious institutions attended with prasadoms from 
those insntations. The proceedings commenced by the District Munsiff delivering 
a short address in Tamil on the blessings of British rule. Sanscrit and Tamil 
verse, invoking the Almighty's blessings on the Queen Empress, and praying for 
he? long life and prosperity, were recited. Then the audience were entertained 
with rau?JC on the t tw, and two dancing-girls sang some songs. The police 
fired a Jen de joit, and a Royal salute was fired daring the proceedings from 
the temple athirradm. The Presidential Address was adopted amidst cheers, and 
k was signed by a few representatives. Sandal, betel, fnaiu, and sugar were 
distributed. At night the people were emertiined with music and Ingram. On 
the 17th lha fopuram o{ the Siva temple was again illuminated. A grand musical 
entertainment was given at the School premises, when 44 Rule Britannia '*• was 
played on the violin, and the peoptc shouted 41 God bless our Empress.” Sansen 1 
verves, composed for the occasion, were recited, followed by loud clieer* for Her 
Maje£y. A processiwi went to the Vishnu temple at Madapuram. The company 
separated after refreshments and the distribution of pan tn/ari. In commemoration 
of the Jubilee, a sum has been inverted at 6 per cent, interest in goad landed 
security for the purpose of awarding an annual prize in Sanscrit, called u The 
Victoria Jubilee Sanscrit Prise," to the student of the Local High School who, in 
passing the Matriculation Examination, obtains the highest number of marks in 
Sanscrit A Library, ailed the u Empress Juhilec Library/* in connection with the 
Reading Room will be established. 

T1TTAKUDI {SOUTH ARCOTl 

The popuUtxo of Tittakudi town is about iM adudinf Bnferini, Kxhstrhs, Vysias, 
Sodra. Mohammedans, and Tuithu There ire aboat JC*> wreven, wb: namfacture a cmr.fi doth. 

JmbiU* A VESKATiKKISHNIAH, Ckurman; T SllVNMCOIM Fniar, 

SvrtUry ; Sanyas i Piuai ; T. Kitmaiasawiiy HruA* ; Natakaja PotAt; Vknratascoba 
D iKsnrrAR ; Ku.\x:a Ml'ela Hussain kowrwri.. uxA Ave o:ht<*. 

The celebration passed off very satisfactorily. All the houses in the town 
were decorated, and at night illuminated ; and prayers were otTered in the temples, 
wluch were aho illuminated The gods were carried in procession through the chief 
streets. About 850 poor of all classes were fed on the iGth and 17th February. 
There were sports during the day, and nautches and dramatic peifomanrc* it night 
Bonfires were lighted vn both the night*. The Prcsidcncial Address was adojxed. 
The gods in the several temples were arointed and adorned. The processions 



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were conducted in an imposing manner. attended by music and dancing-girls. 
Many of the village heads and leading inhabitants of outlying villages made 
thcmsrlves conspicuous by their cordial cooperation. The proceedings were meat 
enthusiastic. 

TKANQUEUAR (TANJORE> 

Ttc poptlitfan o! ih* nli! Dir^h lemr i« «ftlhiaif»l 11 5.oco, aboil ihrte-fc*itth« of whom au> 
HUov the rot arc Motummn* 1xn«, V:iiiv*» ChrUttins. l^c town li the scat a( a Second Gride 

College teaching up to the F. A. Standard : h also contains a High School, n Middle School, and 
*crerj] Primary Schools for hop and girk The 1-^lp^iT UvtAfcIVcal loitlwnin Miainn h«* opened an 
Icxhatnat loisitr.um where c&rpmciy. liiuAtmkh* uork. saving, and other handicrafts are taught. 
Fah coring, v string, dyeing, and silt ■nnufiiaore ire the mo« impo*unt of the locil iodastrie*. 
There ate sewn! ueallfcy mtrehuit* w*o trade *kh Mwritw, Seyvbede% the Straits Settlements 
ind tkewhere. The town, with thr -Durban tillages, ka* tecemly been conn Hated n Major 
Union, wkh 1 Punchiycc of thirteen uembcis to manage Its aJblrs. 

/MW Cwnii/cf— IUV. K. Pam ran* 1 1 w, CAtlrnuu; Da. E. A. Moans, / 

Mew*. N. W. SUIIBRAVALV NaIDU l A. 5. OaSICL PlLLA! ; C. At fAJAWMt CMCTTIA* ; 
M. 1>. MNSjuiwn* PctxAt; A. PakVaU IMimi. and icreul o*.hcn 

At the eastern end of the moi/aN t opposite the old Court-house, a spacious 
Pandal had been erected. It wart tastefully decorated with crctgrccns, festoons, 
lustres, globes And fancy articles of various descriptions; and an excellent portrait 
of Her Majesty occupied the most prominent position. 41 Long live our Empress " 
was the motto placed cser the entrance- Flags of divers colouis were planted 
round the cipknndc, and on both sides of the streets* The proceedings opened 
with the bring of an Imperial salute, upon which the “Union Jack ' was Hoisted on 
the flagstaff of the masdan, The band played the National Anthem, end the 
Police and Salt Contingent presented arms. The bells in the churches and temples 
rang merry peals. A bond of T&njore musicians was in attendance and played 
aim at intervals. After the firing of a/ru dijeii there was a parade of the Police 
and Silt Force on the matdan. The farce marched along the chief streets with music. 
At 8 a.m. on thr i6ih February Services of Thanksgiving were held in all the Christian 
churches (three Protestant and one Roman Catholic), wheru appropriate sermons 
w'ere preached ; and prayers were offered in the Hindu temples and Mohammedan 
mosques foT the continuance of the rci#n 0 f Her Majesty. In the forenoon rice 
and money were distributed to upwards of 1,200 poor person* in •* Dancsburg 
Castle/ 9 opposite the madatu Each person received 1 mens are of ri:e and half an 
anna. At 2 p.m. about 6co children of the different schools in a\e town marched 
in procession to the Panda] with banners Hying, and with min sic. They were treated 
to sweets of various kinds. Sports were then held, each event drawing many 
competitors. After dusk the western gate of the Fort, and the town, were illu- 




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initiated. The Pm dal wis brilliantly lit up. At 7 km. a portrait of Her Majesty 
was placed on a handsome new carriage, and taker, in torchlight procession accorn 
panied by English and Native music, songs, and fire works. The procession went 
through the main street?* and returned to the Panda). A short account of the life 
of the Queen was then given in Tamil by Mr. Paky&ra Pillii, and was listened to 
with great attention. The students or the Evangelical Lutheran Seminar} sang the 
National Anthem in Tamil to a harmonium accompaniment. Pan sufari was 
distributed among the people. A mutch party followed. Refreshments were 
supplied to all visitors. The festivities wound up with an excellent display of fire- 
works. At to. 30 km. the band played “God save the Queen," when three hearty 
chccra were given for Her Majesty and the crowd dispersed The Prciidenctal 
Address was adopted. It was resoived to found a prire to be called the “Victoria 
Jubilee Prize," to !>e awarded annually to the boy who stands first in the Matricula- 
tion Examination in the Tranche! tax and Poraiyar schools. 

TKiclIENGOPE (SA1.EM1. 

TricbfugrMJr U tha lead -quarter* of the Tahdldar, the Deputy ln»j*r.or cf Schools, the Sab- 
Rrgi'lnr ixd the Police J«»*>*clor. There irt two 5 i»a Tcr.plcs. A Uak.n was recently estab- 
lished )**•* under the lx*w! Ba»r< 1 * Ad, and there if a Miser Hospital, There U a l.ccat Fund 
Middle School teaching ap to the third standard, n Mohammedtn Priauxf SebaoS, a Caver nreent 
Girls’ School, two Primary School rnder the Resells lystecn, mj fo®r oilier Private School*. 
Trkhengode is noted for it* nadalwcod halls, and a good trade it nboe* ul ccttoa h carried co. 
The population is of whom 5.61047c Hindus, 273 Mohjmvrxdant* and 6 Chrimuu. 

>Mfcr frmitofvi— Main. M. U r.nnxOKN, Ctottmen ; C. S. CkOCSAUSCaU PULAT, 
Amftfiy;. C. Kav.vUXOi Ivn ; M. Cia&ffAKAXAVA Ivkxgax; Gum* Kma* S.uii» 
bAHADUK. ; S. rAkAMASIVAGOlUCDSP ; MahaUXGA Iyl* ; SgiHACXIILl^M lY£P. ; YlSOAIaTIIY 
Cm hi ri Ait. and fcve cabers. 

The forty- pillared Mantayam (oj pavilion) opposite to the Kylnsanadasnnri’s 
temple was tastefully decorated, and a Pandal had been erected in front of it. At 
the entrance to this Pandal a triumphal atch had been put up, bearing the inscription, 
•* lying live our Empress.’' In the morning of the 16th February the members of the 
Committee attended the Mantapam in full dress. Some of the Zemindars of Pok- 
kampalay am and Puthoor took part in the rejoicing. Money wax given to the truster* 
of the temples to bat* abiihakami and prtjahs reformed, and prayer* offered for the 
long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The chief resident* of the town took 
their seats on the beautifully nutted and carpeted floor of the ManUpaxn, and large 
crowds of people collected around. There was also a very large gathering of 
mendicants. From 6.30 to 7 A.M. there was a parade of the Police Force in front 
of the Pandal. Fiom 7 to 9 o’clock cloths were distributed to poo 7 people. This 




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was followed by the feeding of a large number of poor people! The member of 
the Committee, numerous Zemindars, officials, merchants anil others, accompanied 
by a great concourse of people who had come in from the surrounding villages, 
went in procession with music to the place where the feeding took place. At to 
o'clock the people went home, and re assembled a? the Mantapam at r p.m. The 
proceedings began with a short musical entertainment and the beating of drums. 
The Honorary Secretary brojght a portrait of the Queen Empress from the Reading 
Room Hall in grand procession to the Mmtapam, and placed it on an elevated 
pedestal that had been prepired for it, while all the people stood up. Two Police 
Peons were posted on the right and left side of the portrait with drawn swords as a 
guard of honour. From a to 5 p.i L there was an entertainment of vocal and 
instrumental music by dancing girls and vocalists. The portrait was taken back to 
the Reading Rcom at 5.30 p.m., with much ceremony. At night there was a 
grand illumination of the temples mosques and houses in r 11 the streets. The 
Maniapain «as also beautifully lit up. At S r.>L there was a nautch, which 
terminated with a liberal distribution of betel-nut, sandal, and the sprinkling of 
rose-water, and with three enthusiastic cheers for the Queen Empress. The party 
broke up at 1 am. The Ptesidcnciai Address was adopted. From 6 to 7 p.m. on 
the following day sugar and plantains were dwibuted to schcolbr/ys and gals. The 
Zemindar has promised fo give a house for a “ChuJtram * in commemoration of the 
Jubilee. 

TRICIUNOFOl.Y (TOWN). 

Triddnoply, th< houi-ijuirtcn of the District of the *ime notuc, is sliuotoi an the sc*ihero 
tank o l the Cfcavcry, at a <1Ur&r>cn of ataut 56 mites from the se& at u* wam! poiwf. The most 
Important fcalurt in Kbt town is the Reck In centre of the Port, riling abruptly nut of the pJain 
to a heifihe oi 273 fret above tie l«rl of the Mreet a: :u foot Upon it U a Siva Temple, and at 
the top is a small Temple dedicated to Gaiv-sa. The rcoulit^n b £4,449. Hisah* number 
71,996, Mchamiredszrs 1 1.993, tod Chtisiains ond alhen atk). Ihere in a fair sprinkling of 
F.aropcacA The town peuews two First Grille Colleges— the S.P.G. and the St. Josef* V- n 
Nations.! High School, under primly nUive imnagemeM* forty-five Middle and Prlsary Schools 
with a ^trrr^th of *,413 pupils, and cfovn Girl*' School*. Trlchinopoly h the sent of n 
Municipality, a District Board, and a T*kk Boird. T1* chief matvafacicre in the lawn is that of 
cigar*. There u also a considerable trade in gold nd silver jnt cilery. 

JM * 0. D. I R viii, CA * irm*m ; W. P. Austiw ; Colokkl J. ff. M. 

Barnett : Major A C. Smith; tub R*v K. Prkmt; Mstirt T. M. Swaw.vatha Iyer ; 
W. K. Herrs; Ma job D. H emu ikc; the Rev. H. A. Wiiaiaib ; the Rev. Father 
Sewell; the Ktc. R. S. Boulter, and others 

At 6 a.m. on l he 16th February the Volunteers and a detachment of the 4th 
Madras Pioneers were paraded- The troops tired a fu dt pit, the band played “ God 
u»e the Queen " ar.d the troops marched past. At 7.30 there was a Thanksgiving 





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Service at St. John‘s church, which was well attended, and to which the Volunteers 
were marched. At the conclusion of the service the congregation, led by the choir, sang 
the National Anthem with much heartiness. Thediy was taken up with feeding and 
clothing the poor; and a number of prisoners were released. There were rejoicings 
and festivities among the Native Christian boys and girts in the S.P.G. Boarding 
Schools, and cloths were distributed to poor children. In the afternoon a Gymkhana 
meeting was held on die racecourse, and the Sepoys of the jth Madras Pioneers 
had two hours of sports and foot-racing. The Rock was beautifully lighted up after 
dark, and looked like a fairy picture printed in soft mellow light, upon die dark 
moonless sky. The Teppacolum at the foot of the Rock was al<o illuminated, and 
coloured lights were burnt in the Mantajom in the centre of the lank. The 
reflection of the lights on the water added greatly to the beauty of the scene. Fire- 
wotks were let off from the roof of the small temple of Ganea oa the summit of 
the Rock. A Panda! had been erected on the wall of the gateway. Here were 
assembled several of the chief native gentlemen of the neighbourhood Mr. Irvine, 
the District Judge, read the Presidential Address, which was adored, and the 
audience gave three enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty. Then came the presenta- 
tion of the usual garlands and the sprinkling of rose-water. On the following 
afternoon Mr. Austin, the Collector, drove to Wanore to assist in the ceremony of 
laying the foundation stone of a " Branch Dispensary," which is to be the local 
permanent memorial of the Jubilee. An address oas read by Mr. V. Muthnwami 
Iyo. The Collector then laid the store, nisi plating beneath it a bottle containing 
coins of the realm, a number of the current Fart St, Grorp Gauttr , a pearl, and 
some precious stones. Mortar was daubed over the stone, and three Masonic taps 
given with the handle of a silver trowel made for the occasion. At the conclusion 
of the ceremony there was some native music. The celebration terminated with a 
dance at the Public Rooms. 

TL’TICORIN (TINNBVEU.V' 1 . 

TaiKorin n the «*uhrm lemmas cf die South I ndinn Railway. avl ha* i yopdaiho amobcriaE 
16.181. il * provided with a Fust Grade Coll*!*— the Caldwell C<fctge— (be undent. of »h«h 
srt let the nicil part ChriiAns, who rtiriw src.Ui and rcligioai training to St tli«w fer Miwnn 
wok. There b also a Second Gnila Normal Scbeol attached 10 the College, bnide. two Haadi 
Schools. In addition to the** tW> air Schools connected wrh tb- French anti Cnanue Musioas, 
.ad a .mall Hindu ScfccoL Two Wired girl, art tea* educated by the S.P.G., oad a Normal 
School for training Sehoolmbtrc-cc* ii *crm to M opened. Tne Roman Cathode Mts.ioni olio lc«ti 
a number of glrli C«tco and palmyra "it£ai arc largely exported. 

A salute of 31 guns was tired at sunrise on the 16th February, and the town and 
shipping assumed a gay appearance, the latlcr being dressed in bunting. The College 







193 CiltbratioH t/tt Jubiltt 1/ the Quern E<nfres> (udunuipm. 

students hoisted a red ensign, gave three cheers far the Queer. Empress, and sang the 
National Anthem. Thanksgiving Services wen. held in the English church b)' the Rev. 
J. A. S (tarrock, of the SI’.G., and in the Tamil church by ihi Rev. D Samuel, B.D. 
High Mass was said in the two Roman Catholic churches. After the early services 
about 1.300 Children from all the Schools, went in procession round the town, 
headed by a band, and carrying banners. Sweetmeats and fruits were subsequently 
distributed among them. Some r,ioa joor people were served with rice. The 
Volunteers paradol, and fired a feu de foie. A public meeting took place in the 
afternoon in the College Ilall, which was beautifully decorated with flags and 
flowers, and wits crowded with vision. All dassei were well represented. The 
Chairman explained what steps lad been decided 00 by the Executive Committee, 
nnd then the Secretary read the I’residencial Address to Her Majesty. This was 
received with acclamation. The Right Rev. Ill-hop Caldwell delivered an excellent 
speech, and was followed by Mr. lyemperumul 1 ’illai, and the Rev. I). Samuel, 
II. D., who spoke in Tamil. Glees were sung by the College choir, and native 
instrumental music was performed. Mr. Lauras* Tamil translation of "God save 
the Queen " was then sung with great heaitincss. Three cheers were given for Her 
Majesty ; and the meeting terminated with the distribution of betel, &c. There 
were gymnastics, sports, and a display of fireworks nt night. The permanent 
memorial is to take the shape of a "Storage Tank" to keep the town supplied 
with water throughout the year ; and a tablet bearing an appropriate inscription 
is to he put up in a prominent position near the tank to commemorate its 
origin. 

UDAMALPKT (COIMBATORE*. 

The populate of this town rs 8,6:7, of whom a llilnl no enga^! in ecnuioiie, anolhet thinl 
in tgslculiare, nnl the reminder in hnmtimfi*. Time »r«r » Latal Fund High Sdraf. a Primary 
School, and Guls'Siivxl, hordes several rroxllrr Fill StfcoU There is a Civil Dispeasuy whioh, 
wuh the High School, bns now com under the minaetmoat of the Talak Booed. 

JuMte Cr-oi«ff.— Messrs. T. Rawasawmih, (Wm*.; N, Kaxuasawmv Munei.lJAf, 
HA., Stttelarf . R. R.\>iACIItNO*IEfc ; A. VSMtATASUiMAB ; C. DeVAXAJUlU NaihoO; 
B. C. Ramasawmv Ivu. awd sixteen others. 

Invitation*, by bent of tons tom had been made to the inhabitants to have their 
houses whitewashed, and the streets cleaned, to erect triumphal arches and Paisdals at 
intervals, to decorate the town profusely with /fceiantpu, and to illuminate it at night. 
At daybreak on the 16th 1’ctwuary an Imperial silutc of 101 guns was fired. The 
members of the Jubilee Committee and the leading inhabitrnts proceeded to tlse 
High School leemtses where the boys and girls were assembled in holiday attire with 
their teachers A treat to children formed the first of the festivities of the day. A large 





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concourse of people had assembled to witness the distribution of sugar-candy, 
plantains, and sugar to the children, who, on receiving the good thing*, shouted, 
“Long live our Empress," at frequent interval*. The gentlemen present now 
formed a process' on, headed bp the peons and da’uyets of the public office*, and 
marched towards the Local Fund Choultry where meals were being prepared for 
distribution to the poor. It was about to a.m. by this time. The party passed 
beneath beautifully decorated arches and tharannns to the temples of Siva and 
Mari-Amman, and there offered their prayers, with nppropiutc ceremonies, for the 
long life and prosperity of Her Majesty and the Royal Family. Abithakams and 
ar/haneu were performed in the name of the Queen Empress, Special Thanksgiving 
Setviccs were also held in the churches and mosques of the town. The procession 
retraced its steps to the School Hail, paying visits to the mosque and Bajvriai 
Matam, on its way, and the people returned to their homes at about 1 1 A-M. The 
Tahsildir gave a feast at his house to nearly 400 Brahmins ; about 200 Naidus were 
entertained by the Jnspicetor of Police ; about 150 Sivitcs had a repast provided for 
them at the house of Mr. Muniappa Pillai, pleader . and about 500 Chcttirt were 
treated by Mr. N. Ramalinga Chet liar. As many as 1,335 poor people of all caste* 
were fed. The people afterwards rc-asscmblcd in the spacious School Hall, where 
a band of musicians was in attendance throughout the day. The Hall wn» prettily 
decorated A triumphal arch with Sowing pennons had been erected at the 
entrance, on which was traced io golden characters, the inscription “long live 
our Empires! Victoria." In the midi lie of the hall was placed a ChWra Vimr.nu m 
(a representation of a vehicle in which the gods arc carried in procession). It was 
adorned profusely with Sowers, and inside it were placed portraits of Her Majesty, 
and of the Royal Family, The Hall was crowded. Sandal, pan su/utri, flowers, 
and rose water were distributed, and Hindu song* were sung. The Police Force 
presented arms in front of the portraits, and went through a series cJ manmuvres. 
after which they fired a feu dt joie. At 7.30 t-w. the Hall was brilliantly illuminated 
by lights of every description, and was again aowded. The Chairman of the 
Jubilee Committee having taken his seat amid load cheers, the rolice again stepped 
forward, and presented arms. A paper, setting forth the principal events in Her 
Majesty's life, and alluding especially to her motherly and womanly virtue.*, and her 
solicitude lor the well-being of the millions of her subjects, was read in Tamil, by- 
Mr. T. N. Subbiar, of the Local Fund High School. This was followed by an Erglish 
address on the same subject by Mr. Rajagopala Chari, B.A, Mr. Sycd Mnkhdoow 
Sahib read a short essay in Persian on the blessings that had been derived by India 
during Hir Majesty's reign. Two Tamil verses, composed by Mr. Muniappa Pillai, 




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a Tamil Pundit, were recited. The Head Master of the School, Mr. Ramxsawmier, 
then read aloud the Presidcncial Address, and a Tamil translation thereof, xnd 
explained how it was proposed to be placed at the foot of the Throne. The 
signatures of the Chairman and three other non official gentlemen of the taluk were 
taken with the unanimous consent of the assembly, who cheered loudly, and etied, 
•’ Long live oar Queen Empress." The portraits ol Her Majesty and of the 
Royal Family were then placed in a beautifully decorated pil.-uiquin, and carried 
in procession through the principal streets of the town which were now illuminated. 
The cronxl was immense, many persons living come in from the surrounding 
villages. The procession started at 10 Mi, and blue lights were burnt, and fire- 
works let oT at intervals The “ Victoria Jubilee Lamp," which had been erected 
by the Inspector of Police in front ol his house in commemoration of the event, 
was greeted with acclamation. The procession returned at 3.30 a.m. to the School 
A beautiful display of fireworks then took place on the open space in front of the 
School Pan sii/ari \ra s distributed ; and the people having giver, three enthusiastic 
cheers fot Her Majesty, dispersed about 5 a.m. 'Ihcy rt-aa. milled in the School 
Hall at 4.30 r.it. on the 17th, to witness the dittribution of prizes to the deserving 
girls of the school. In the course of the jeoceedings the Taluk Sjieristadar, 
speaking in Tamil, extolled the British Government for the benevolent character of 
its institutions, and expLiined, by a Sanscrit ilokam, the divioe right of Kings to (he 
homage of the people. Some music followed, after which fan iu/ari and Sowers 
were distributed, and the festivities terminated n ith chects for Her Majesty. The 
permanent memorial will take the form of " Prizes” in the Girls' School, which in 
luture will be known as "The Victoria Jubilee Girts' School." 

UD 1 PI (SOUTH CANAKAj. 

Udipl it a imra cl tone imjK*tioce. 36 mile* from Mangalore, h contains a T iV - ,Mii 'i 
Cmchcny, 1 Div.rict ManaiffsCotn. » ReiMrxr't Office, a Ofinr. a Diiptowry. and a Middle 
RcHsol. ' The Haw! Mitioo has a Seminary tad Oijtaai^ here. The principal inlic mrriM on 
it in rim, oil, eoowrom, ftc. 

/ul tier C<wwi<w..-MfOT. DonPI Voo.er.n, CAairma* ; C Axantha CrtaiLO, 
Semtary; ANaMHAXaM KKISTMAH ; P. GorAUl KnitTXIAii; Jaxga Vxxkatasuiwak ; 
C. CHAI.LA FlLLM CBABIU i and STRSERIVaSA OURLU. 

Early in the morning of the 16th Febniary a salute of native gan* was fired, and 
at 7 o’clock a service was held in the Mission Church which was numerously attended, 
and tlic Canarcsc version of the National Anthem was sung. Ahiihakam and 
utiaraars were performed in the name of the Queen Empress in the temjiiei, and later 
on a service was held in the Roman Catholic chapel. Food was divriiuited by the 




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Temple authorities to the poor of the town. In the evening the European residents 
met at the house of the Rev. W. Stokes, and after tea, there was a display of fire- 
works and a bonfire was kindled. The Presidential Address was adopted. Three 
hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty, and the proceedings terminated with the 
singing of the National Anthem. As a permanent memorial of the event a new 
building which is in course of construction to accommodate an Association, which 
has been set on foot for the physical and intellectual improvement of the people of 
this taluk, is to be named the “Victoria Jubilee Club." 



USAl.AMPATTr (MADURA). 

This is a stm-l town with 1.700 inhabit iies. The people are nostly KiJIai*, with a sprinkling 
of Nolan on»l VeltaJnra There are only ten Melons oeJan bxro in the plice 

At noon on the 16th February the feeding of the poor commenced, and 500 
people of all castes and creeds were given n heart; meal. At 5 o'clock, the infirm 
and very needy people, both males and females, were presented with cloths and small 
piece* of money. At 6 h.m- the town was illuminated. Meanwhile she Zemindar of 
Cothappanatkanur and other gentlemen from the oul-Mttions, beside* tlie inhabitants 
of the town, had assembled in front of the Tahsiblar’s house, from whence they went 
in procession, with music and fireworks, to the Dejxity Tnhsildar** Office. A very 
large crowd had already collected there. The Chairman addressed the assembly, 
ami explained what they luj assembled to celebrate. Mr. Andaperumal Pdlai gave 
0 short account of the Royal Family, and the benefit* that India had derived from 
the glorious reign of the Queen Empress, who had ever been solicitous for the 
welfare and prosperity of her Indian subjects. When the assembly was about to 
disperse, a Mohammedan Ud, aged about fifteen, rose, and, holding a paper in his 
hand, begged the audience to listen to him. He staled tint Her Majesty possessed 
all the attributes of a Sovereign whir* demanded the loyalty of all her subjects, and 
proposed a vote of thanks to the members of tlie Jubilee Committee for their 
exertions in carrying out the celebration. He thin offered a short prayer that the 
Queen Empress and her Royal Family might be blessed with longlife and happiness. 
The prayer was joined in by all those assembled. The meeting dbpereed at 7 f.x, 
and the procession returned to the Deputy Tahsiklar’s house. About 70 Brahmins 
were given a sumptuous meal in honour of the occasion, attd 150 poor people o' all 
castes and creeds wctc fed. At 10 r.K there was a musical entertainment, which 
continued till about 1 a.m. The Tamil Karuas which lad been composed in 
honour of the occasion by Mr. T. M. Scott, of Madura, and printed and circulated 




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to an Union* in this 'district, were sung, and cheers were given for Her Majesty. 
The Proidencuil Address was adopted. 

UTTARAMALLUR (CH1NGLEPUT> 

Vttamnrfhir U a rkli ogiicdtunil :owa with a population of 7,305. Of the'« 6,$03 **< 
Hiadts. 105 >Iofcuwno 3 aiu, till yyj Chrkbiw. The Wed cyan Minion ha an Anglo VtnwmUr 
S<fcccl Sx U>js oj*S there ire rtoxe than hiJf-t-donB P»*1 Scbwlf (Tamil aiul Tdugv), reosivtag 
jrinti from the Local Fund. A few scrub* Uttirxmdlur oonttiluUd a Union erdw the 
Local Beards Act Wesviog i* carried on to tome extent. 

Jubilee Committee-— Me ««. T. ALWAl Pillav, Chairman; T. Thvlasixuau Mudsiliae, 
Secretary; A. S. KeUHXASAWVY R Split VAE; S. PGMXITSAWKY PitLAY ; A. KaNXAIYA 
NaIDV ; C IlDlAlFA MuostUAR; A. Raxgaiyae ; ACKA TiEtTMALA! AlYEXOAR; w. 
ArYADt’BAr Kamo, o»d eleven orhm. 

Poor people of all castes and creeds began to pour into lire town from an 
early hour on the morning of the r 6th February, and collected :r. three places. The 
manager of the Vishnu temple had the hundred-pillared mantaptm cleared out, and 
a throne for the reception of the god in the evening, was erected on the platform. 
The Jubilee Committee ltad a large Panda! erected on the eastern bund of the 
Utah a Mahadevi Tank. The weavers of Uttaramallur constructed a handsome 
Panda! in the form of a manUpam c*i a maiden opposite to the Sub* Registrar's 
office. At about $ a.w. the gods left the^r respective temples, and proceeded in 
procession, with umbrellas, nuw, and tom-tom. to the Pandals provided for them. 
There aNshakams and prasadamt were performed, and prayer* were offered foi the 
long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The people were then made to sit in 
rows, and sandal, pan supar:\ rice, ghee, dholl, broth, vegetables, and cakes were 
distributed. Over 1,300 people were fed. Temple guns were fired from 3 r.M. at 
intervals of five minutes. At 7 RM. the geds and goddesses were taken in pro- 
cession, large crowds following them. The temples were beautifully illuminated. 
The festivities wound up with a grand display of fireworks. The Presidencial 
Address was adopted. In honour of the day a Ontttravn, now under construction, 
has been called 14 The Empress Victoria Chuttrara" A granite slab bearing an 
appropriate inscription in two languages will be placed in a eonspkruous part of it. 

UTTENKERE (SALEM). 

Uttcnkere being an adjacent taluk, and a part of the Head- Assistant Collector's 
division, a small aum abutted for local celebration from the Tizupatur Jubilee Fund 
was contributed towards the feeding of the poor, and a treat for school children at 
the town of the same name About r.ooo poor were fed m the Local Fond 




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Choultry. Meetings were held on the evenings of the t6th and 17th February, all the 
official;, and neatly all the inhabitant! of the town being present. Speeches were 
made in English and Tamil, and the National Anthem was sung. The Preiidencial 
Address was adop«d. The local Police paraded, and fired a ft* dr jtir. Oranges, 
sweetmeats, and bananas were distributed to the schoolboys, and cloths to the poor. 
Sandal and pan tupari were served to the audience, A procession went round the 
town with dags and muster 



VALLAM (TANJORE). 

The festivities on the 16th February included the distribution of food and cloths 
to 500 poor people of all nationalities ; a musical entertainment ; fireworks ; and 
Thanksgiving Services in the mosques, temples, and other religious institutions. The 
feeding of the poor occupied a considerable portion of the forenoon, and after that »as 
over, the Deputy Talisildar, accompanied by all the members of the “ Union," went 
to the Collector'! bungalow, and conducted thi Collector, Mr. E. Gibson, In 
procession to the handsome Pandal where a musical entertainment was to be given. 
There were more than t.oco spectators ; the Pandal was crowded, and many 
persons had to stand outside. When darkness set in there was a display of fire- 
works, a: the close « which tbc Deputy Tahsiidar placed handsome garlands of 
flowers round the necks of the Collector, the chief local representative of the Queen 
Empress, and the other European gentlemen present, A ftee distribution of sandal, 
Sowers, pan tupari, and the sprinkling of rose-water concluded the proceedings. 
The Presxkncial Address was adopted. 

VAN1YAMBAD1 (SALEM). 

The popnlMseo of thii town is 30,468. Bnide; ten or eleven Retulu System Primary 
School;, there i; the London Minion School, texhing op to the Middle Schocd undent. The 
sinitatica of the (ova is looked after by a Municipal Ccund of twelio meealie-s, of wheen three 
aredEdab. 

/mtila CarnmUta.— M«m. C. Sooravpa Chaiiap, Cinaman ; Narahsga La la and 
Stid Ada* Sauib Baiiacui, /dm Santana 1 Mipoakasa Xinzol-Asipk* S*m» 
BaKA&VR i J. XL St'YISHAStlAMUTTU PlIXAt ; NAIVASAl JaHIS SAM a lAttAPUl. and 
other;. 

Early in the morning of the « 6th Febniary rice was distributed to i,cco poor 
people of all castes and creeds, in a spacious Pandal that had been erected for the 
occasion. Each adult received half a measure of rice, and half an anna in cash, 
while each child received half as much. In the afternoon the children belonging 
to the Results System Schools assembled in the London Mission School- At 2 






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o’clock the boys roarebed out in procesrion. Each School carried a banner, which 
had words of congratulation to the Queen Eaipicss inscribed in goklen letters upon 
it. The procession was headed by a band of native musicians, and accompanied 
by hundreds of spectators. On the arrival of the procession at the Panda! each 
boy received a small packet of sweetmeats. The boys were then drilled, and at 3 
o'clock sports acre held, and Mr. Soorappa Charur, and Mr. Naming* Lab 
Mittadar distributed pri/a to die winners. A very large number of spectators 
were present. Mr. Sawshamuttu l'iliai read the Presidential Address in English. 
A Hindustani inns latino of it was then read by Mr. $y<?l Adam Sahib; and Mr. 
Narasinga Lola read a Tamil translation. The Address was adopted, and signed 
amidst enthusiastic cheering, Betel nut, sandal, and bananas were then distributed 
to all present, and roic-wntcx was sprinkled. There was then a display of fireworks. 
At 9.30 p.m. there m> a gymnastic i>erfo!mancc. 



VAYITRI (MALABARX 

Vayitri is tb«nKi* important town, o txx to M&nantcd dy. in the Wyiuud. It L the centre ot 
the affn ImlaOiy, ind his a (xpzlizion of $, 779 * con«i*ting of Hindu*, McoxnKDC'iira ami 
Chrittians. It fcu a Deputy Tahslidai’s Office, a District Mraiffo Court, o Sib* Registrar’s Office, 
and a oxnbtaei! Fast and Telegraph Office. There is a Club for Europcw pkutcra ot Tukctc on 
llio Uok* of a lake. 

Jute* Camwrifi*. - W. E. UNDER wood, CW^yu ; 2% A manta Tatter *n<! V. lUrru, 
District Munsiff. fibts Sirrtvitt; P. Thraoaiaja Mddxluar ; W. Ik Damooabak ; 
Ik BArruj Taut a CHErrv ; Shashi Patt** ; Hitman Ravuticam; Axrurn Khan, aa J 
c^ht others. 



The celebration commenced in the morning of the 16th February with acrobatic 
performances, and a match at the Rifle Range for a silver cup and mane)* prizes 
presented by the officer? of the Wynaad detachment of the Meirara Volunteer Rifles. 
At noon there was a Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, conducted by the Chaplain or 
Calient. At 3 KM. the Volunteers 11 fell in,” fired a Jeu de jcie, marched past, &C The 
parade was followed by athletic sports which lasted nearly till dusk, when the 
prizes were presented by Mr. Underwood The town was wefl illuminated 
at night; the poor were fed, and cloths were dtstriboted. The Presidential 
Address was adopted. 



VIDARNIAM (TAN) ORE). 

V««kvmnm i* a Amtil town cn iIk aca-ocai!, about thirty miles fr>iih of Negitattm. The 
population in about 2,cco. Tbc** i* a small •chool which tcichi* up to tbc Fourth Standard. 
The *ITiir* of the toua arc muagoJ by a Unluo Pa&chay<t. Vcdarnlam carries oa a radier 
rxirmiv* Uuitc Id salt uod tohaeox 




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The bell* at the teiuplc chimed at 5 a.m. on the 16th February to all the 
worshippers to offer their prayers for the long life of their Sovereign. When the 
prayers and fujaht were over, an Imperial salute of 101 guns W8S fired front the 
temple swivels, followed by a feu dr foie fired by the local Salt and Police 
Contingent. The assembly then moved to the handsome Pandal that had been 
erected for the occasion, where speeches were made by several official and non- 
official native gentlemen,- all of whom gratefully acknowledged the benefits the 
country had enjoyed under Her Majesty's rule. The speeches were received 
with great applause. A singing entertainment followed, and Jubilee odes composed 
for the occasion were sung to a musical accompaniment. Money and cloths were 
distributed to 300 poor people The meeting broke up at noon, after the 
distribution of sandal and fan safari and the sprinkling of rose-water. In the 
evening at about 5 p.m., the Mohammedans of an adjacent village, Thoputhorm, 
entertained the public with single-stick, double-stick, fencing, and other athletic 
feats. At S P.M. there was * torchlight procession round the town, preceded 
by musicians and dancing-girls. The precession liaised at several places, and 
gave frequent cheers for Her Majesty as they moved along the illuminated and 
decorated streets. The procession returned at 10 p.m. to the Jubilee Pandal, and 
a grand display of fireworks followed, which lasted till it p.m. The 1‘resiilencial 
Address was adopted At 3 p.m. on the 17th, there were sports, and at 9 p.m. there 
was a nautch party, which continued till close upon midnight. Great enthusiasm 
prevailed throughout the proceedings. 

VELLORE (NORTH A ROOT}. 

The population c/Vrfkren 37.491 ; of when 37, «9 »c Hindu., 8,396 are Mohammedans, 
■ml 1,686 ore Europeans, Eurasians, sod Native Christiana. The Sdioeis arc numerw. They 
Include several Misskn SrW~ the Hindu Unlcn High ScfexL the Native High School, .lx 
Mueirlpal Schools lor all erects, and one for Mohammedans especially, Ibe Government Girls' 
School, and several small Sdsxia which receive grams from the Manic qulitj. The town cu.les on 
a very jrgr trade in r ice mi other grains, Jojgery. ond indigo. The prinapal Industry -n Vellore 
Is the miking o< Irrass utensils. Woollen pile carpets and catoo dhurries ire manufactured in the 
Central Jill ; tbe fonwr ore in great demand *ot only in India, hut also Id Europe. 

JuSUa Cttmioet.— Messrs. G. W. PAWCRTT, Cteirmta; R. PiMtcarotr, SmUrf; C. 
E. SAUnaow; Sodxamama SaSTIIAk, B.A., ILL. ; V. D«s«mcliA»t.U : C. Navasima- 
chaiia KortAii ; Susatui MAJOR Shaik IIasoon RAtira; Sobah.vi Ahmed KltAX, and 
thirty-one olhora. 

The festivities commenced on the tGth February by a Parade, in the Fort, of the 
Sepoys attached to the depots of the 15th and tjth Madras Infantry Regiments, 
end the details of other Regiments in the station. A fa dt fdt was fired, and 





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[V.smkoiuU. 



three hearty cheers were given for the Qiieen Empress. At tlie conclusion of the 
parade, a Thanksgiving Service was held in Sl John's church. Between 9 a_m. 
and 3 p . it about 4,000 poor people were fed; the Mohammedans in the 
Horereth Mahkahn, the Hindus in Kandintja Choultry, and other castes in Messrs. 
V. Doorasawmy and Co. '5 compound in the Officers' lines. From 3.30 to 6.30 
r.M. there were sports on the parade-ground, and at live close of the meeting Mrs. 
Fawcett presented the prixes to the successful competitors. After dusk the temples 
and inaiquts, the parade-ground, tire fort, the hill, and all public and private 
buildings were brightly illuminated, and at 9.30 there was a grand display of fire- 
works. The Family Guards of the 3rd, sell, and aSth Regiments, each consisting 
of one Native Officer, one Havildar, and it privates, fed the poor in their lines. 
The depots of the 17th and 15th Regiments had a feast in their lines, to which 
they invited the Guards of the other Regiment* There was another display of 
fireworks on the night of the ijth. The Presidencia! Address was adopted 
Two of the Hindu members of the community -Messrs. Nathamuni Moodely 
and Vecrasawmy Moodely— placed R». 500 at the disposal of the Committee to 
erect a “ Water I’andal " to be named the " Jubilee PandaL" The foundation 
stone was laid by the two donors on the t6th with some ceremony. Subscriptions 
arc now being raised to erect a “ Town Hall" 

VE.NUKONDA (KISTNAJl 

The jopslulnn of th* t :ua of VcnnioiiU Is 5.63S : of whom 977 are Mohcmmwlom, 3 nr* 
CVafioni, and th* remainder are Hindus. IT* town contains the Gtner.l Depul; Collrxioi** 
OfW, Taluk Cutdiew;, S«VR«i,i ra r'. OflVee- Office, Railway Sob Drriion 0*«, Railw.y 
Te-pjph Office, a Loo! Fond Dispr-wiry. srvi a SuUidmy Jalh The edtcatioonl Irwli-tlnns 
are r— The Ucil Far-! Middle Schoa! i S«e R«»lt» Schrefc tor Bays ; a GWV School 1 and two 
indigenous 5dttofc. The town b fnmons for its cupel* 

The Jubilee was celebrated here on the 16th February with great enthusiasm. 
Prayers were offered in the temples, mosques, and churches. 1 ,ooo ponr people were 
fed, and doths were distributed. At night the houses wctc lit up ns at the Dipavali 
festival. The prindpil squares, streets, and the Venukonda hill were illuminated. 
The General Deputy Collector's office compound, and the Taluk Cutchciry were 
decorated in the daytime, and effectively illuminated at night. There was a display 
of fireworks. Shikaries filed a f/v at wV and petfotmed native military manceuvtes. 
A native drama was played by the Ellotc Theatrical Company to a large concourse 
of people, including several European gentlemen, in a 1'andal specially erected, and 
decorated for the purpose. The Presidential Address was adopted On the 
night of the 13 th there was a second display of fireworks, anil the native community 




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of the town and of the surrounding villages, met again in the Pandal to witness a 
dramatic performance. A ” Jubilee Choultry ” is to to erected in the new Sooriaron 
Pcttah, to permanently tncrooiialisc the event. 

VIZAGAPATAM (TOWN). 

VlagapoUm, the hud-t^uten of the Dijlrirt of the ant r.amc, eooliist a populatim of 
30,191 (OtiU. T hew are dlvxlwl thus: 16. >64 Hindoi, 3,606 Mohimmoiar.t, 1,389 Christian!, 
*t >4 }i cdirra. lie educalio* of the town i> apply provided for by the Hinda College, the Loodeo 
Miuico High School, St. Aloyviui School, St. John's School, wrcral Prinviry Scbrcu, a Xonul 
School, four Guts' Stimuli, a McAuasKdan Bsyv’ School, and a Girl>‘ School. The Municipality 
enjoy* the right to elect lu own Cbirtran, and three-fourth! of it! mrabm The town fcii a iist- 
cUu Cl.ll DUpen«ry, a Roman Catholic Ophinige, a ProlWnnt OrpHinign, and a native Poor 
Home. JaJCT, KiogHly reolr, ryratelaini, hide!, dual) grey cotton piece-gwl^ hum* and 
Urroeilc are largely Opoctc& The chief article! of impcet are apparel, cotton t»hc, p>r«Scu<K 
roes!*, rrwtali, tp'Kn The lows ij celebratid fur its gold and eilier jewellery, and for iti 
Buumfitdnraa in ivory, horn, aod purcapine quilli 

JttMln GuraUMv.— Rajah G.vjapati Row, Claims* ; Heart. Tcmmalaialu Rama- 
sicp.ti Ptnrraiir and VtPA KalSHX.UuaN PUWVAIU, VL A.,/«nr Sxrtli'M ; H. J. TOWER ; 
NAairiLu China Nabasdsomi Chbtty ; K. Ramvuxov Sactri ; P. Pubxaiya Pcsmo; 
A. SAMBtuttiu Iycr, acd four oilers. 

The programme included a Volunteer parade, a feast lo the poor, a Durbar, 
firework*, a nautch, Ac. The Durbar wan lie Id at 4 p.m. on the 16th February, 
the chair being taken by the District Judge, who delivered an ap|*opriatc speech. 
Tbc Presidential Address was read in English, Tclugu.and Urdu, and received with 
cheers. Musicv both Indian and European, followed, after which fm safari, hotel, 
and rose-water were distributed. At 7.45 r.v. Fsjah Gujapotee Kuo entertained tint 
Europeans ns a banquet. Mr. Turner, the Collector of the District, placed hi* 
house at the disposal of the Rajah for the purpose Overs were laid for forty 
guess. The jpccch by the Collector, who proposed Her Majesty’s health, was 
received with the greatest enthusiasm, the band playing the National Anthem. The 
Queen's health having been drunk, Mr. Kelsall, tint District Judge, proposed the 
health of Kajah Gujapatee Kao, to which live latter responded in eloquent 
terms. Mr. Turner then proposed the health of the Rajah of Bobbily and Oliver 
distinguidied visitors of the evening. After some Other toasts the loving cup was 
jassed round. Many of the guests now attended a nautch which hid been 
provided by the Jubilee Committee in Viaagapatam. The festivities wound up 
with fireworks, a nautch, and a Hindu dramatic representation of ihc earthly career 
of Kriitna. On the 171I1 a feast wa! given to children. At the Durbar it was 
announced that Mr. A. V. Narasinga Rao had founded a Scholarship in connection 
with the High School, to be called the “Autkethum Jubilee Endowment Scholar- 




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ship.” The Mohammedan community opened a “ Reading Room " in honour of 
the Jubilee for the benefit of its own member*. The form which the permanent 
memorial will take has not yet been decided. The “ Water Supply *' of die town 
will be improved, or a ‘'Chuitram " will be built 

VIZIANAGRAM (VIZAGAPATAM). 

The population at the town nnd cantonment of ViriMnjrnn ti jo,«o, contains <4 Hliutiu, 
Mohammedan. iol CiirUilom 11. town eonrala* one Ftm Grade College, one BonOnc Gills' 
School, and cee Native Girls' SdxeJ. Udds three Mailepd Schocdi, the Ripon Hindu School, 
nnd xq Indict rial Srhool There ire also two Scicots in the can*, an me nl. Ito U in Engiah 
weekly newspaper in the town, aryl ihjfc are iu\o Political Aavxifitkc& The new &:hen>? of 
Local Self-Governmeai has b:tn successfully intnsiocoi. The town is rising in commercial impoc* 
Uixe. Rice, gfageUy seeds, indc* myrabolami, Uxm, be, jute, nnd uihcr aitidcj 

nre largely export©! There ii a* erttixfre mariici, erected by the Hzc Malmajih of Vfcxtaagrttt 
In mrmiry of the rffll to lcdU of H.R.H. the Prince of Wiles. These ore tLrc© native 
Ranks Artiric* mide of ivory irA herns, cmhioidcry, carpets, furniture. lice, cips. pcccelain, 
native musical instruments, kc. % are nunafictnrcd. 

Juiiltt Cmm{tut.—U*3us. Rai Bakadu* Sxi P. Jaga^-nauma Rajl* Sahib. Chairman; 
A. VxffKATAKOW Pchtalo, Santory ; K. Icama.NjA CM amah. M, A., D.L. ; V. MADHAVA Row, 
M.A. ; K. Naiatanaswasu Kaido i P Sattiah ; Aoa Sy£i> Mahomed Sakioi V. Venkata 
Kiishxam \3 Ajir, and dt*n?n others. 

Early in the morning of the i6th February the festivities began with a salute 
of 101 guns from the bastions of the Maharajah^ fort. Between 7 and 9 a.m. 
Divine Service was held in all the temples and mosques for the prosperity of the 
Queen Empress and the Royal Family. 1,500 schoolboys and girls of the town 
and cantonment were treated to Benares sweetmeats. Country sweetmeats and 
sugar were distributed to about 3,000 children of the town and canton merit. Under 
the orders of Hot Highness the Maharar.i Sahib 5,000 people, of whom 3.000 were 
Rajputs, 500 Brahmin*, and 1,500 other castes, were fed, and doth 9 were distributed 
to the most necessitoui. A grand Durbar was held under a spacious Shamiina 
that had been erected on the maidan in front of the Fort. A very large gathering 
of people assembled there. The Dcwon, Rai Eahadur Sri P. Jagannadha Raju 
Sahib, took the chair Approprintc speeches were delivered by Mr. C. Subbiah 
Sastri, District Munsitf, Mr. K. VcnVammah Puntalu, and others. A ahon 
sketch of Her Majesty's life was read, lwih in English and Telugu. Verses in 
English, Sanscrit, and Telugu were redted. Mr. V. Jagannadha Rao Puntalu, the 
Divisional Officer, then read the Presidencial Address, whkh was adopted amid 
enthusiastic dicers. Verses were sung iu praise of Her Majesty, and Native music 
was played at intervals. A mutch then followed , at the close of which fan rufari, 
attar, garlands, &c, were distributed. In the evening there was a grand procession 




in /it Pmidtnty tf Madras. 



roi 



Vrldli*ch»lHm ] 



of the Maharajah’s State elephants, camels, horses, carriage', troopers, infantry, and 
band. A very large concourse of people attended. There were fireworks and 
other illuminations at interval*. A State elephant, with a golden howdah upon it, 
bearing the portrait of the Queen Empress, headed the procession, followed by the 
European and Native officers of the Regiment on elephants and in carriages. 
Other gentlemen followed in carriages. The Police and Sepoys lined the road on 
both sides. The precession was a mile Song. It started from the Shamiana at 
5 p.m. and went towards the Fort gate by the Industrial School to the cantonment, 
passing through which it entered the towr. near a triumphal arch on the main road, 
near the Maharajah’s Dispensary. Thence i? proceeded through the main road of 
Swetapettah, and after stopping a short time at the Clock Tower, it moved on to 
the open space near the Big Tank, where there was a grand display of fireworks at 
half-past 8 o'clock p.m. The firework* were followed by a Native musical entertain- 
ment in the Durbar tent, which continued till midnight. On the afternoon of the 
17 tii from t to 6 p.m. there were athletic sports, rociog, wrestling, long jump, dtc. 
A large number of people witnessed the sport*, at the conclusion of which they 
gave three cheers for the Queen Empress, the Viceroy, the Governor, the Maharajah, 
and the Maharani Sahib, the mother of His Highness. At night four dramatic 
performances were given in various yarn of the town end cantonment to crowded 
audiences. There was a bHlUant gathering in the DuTbar tent, which was splendidly 
decotatcd and illuminated. In commemoration 0! Her Majesty’s Jubilee the tops 
of almost all the principal temples and mosques are to be plated with brass sheets, 
and to receive certain improvements at a cost to the Maharajah of Rs. 10, coo. 
His Highness also made a munificent donation, in his mother’s name, to the 
Imperial and the Madras Institutes; devoted a large sum towards the maintenance 
of temples, aDd the support of poor families ; and remitted nearly four lakhs of 
revenue due by hi* ryots. Rai Bahadur Sri P. Jagannadha Raju Sahib, Dewan to 
His Highness, presented land valued at Rs. 1 r.oeo, and yielding an annual income 
of Rs. 6©o, fee the benefit of *5 families- via : 6 Brahmins, i» Kschatrias, 6 Valama, 
and one Eaniyan. 



VRIDHACHALAM (SOUTH ARCOT|. 

Vridhaitalam U 38 oi.'e* sowh-wMt of Coddalore. T:e population is 7 . 147 . <*®P <*ed let '.he 
■dot! |*n ct Kinds*. The town include! 1 lorje lobirb. called Fudapei, <a the cut hiak <4 the 
rive., sod was with two mail adjacent village*, vir., Muaaloorand Pixacfcocum, commuted • Union 
|»t jeu. The trade i« dually in (jraia and groutd MM which largely eapeeted to Ccedalore. 
Panratl, and Peodicherry. Vrldlnehalnm ii the bead-iparter. of the H«ai! Aiuuant Collectcc of 
the Tilci Brurd ; of the D.P.W. Sab-cJviiicm, Ac It costin' > TahMMar’u Coicheny, Snb-Jnil, 

D D 




202 



CtltbnUo* of thr Jabiitt of thi Qut/n Ewfrf.it 



[Walajaprl 



l>.snc: Mursffi Court. Local Fuad liotpul, Sul> Rcgiilnr i Office. Middle School (or Boy*, Glrli’ 
School. Pc« Office, Lulhrran Native Minion Chipd. a iimII Mooqoe. and two irge ChottiMft. 

ya«rivC.*m«viUn -Mmts K. f u'tuK. Ckairaan : C. MuitCKn Pi (.LAY ; C. R*kan;out 
Kaidu ; J R Kaii Row ; V. Mimjzdu»*A Pnnv ; DoiumwMY iYf #, nod uiSm. 

At an early honr on the r Glh February large crowd* congregated to take part in 
the festivities. Prayers were offered in the five Hindu temples for the welfare and 
longlife of Her Majesty, and the god* were taken round the town in proewsion. 
The poor of all classes were led, and some of them were presented with cloths 
and money. Sport* of various kinds were held in the forenoon, and prixes were 
airanicd. There were other procctufons in the evening, and at night the streets 
and temples were brilliantly illuminated. As darlcnw* set in there was a display of 
fireworks, and several bonfires were lit. after which tliece were nautches and dramatic 
perfotmances, which lasted till past midnight. The pout were again fed on tbe 
following day. The Presidcndal AddieH was adopted. 

WAI.AJAPKT (NORTH ARCOTT 

WaVjxpet hoi a populmlon ol 10,587 i of -horn 2.566 are lliodni, 803 Mohuimotaar, and iS 
Chriciie.. Il >.*1 » Municipal Council, and ,1 ifc« btulcmrto* of iho T.lulldu anil Police 
Tn»j«Mtnr. A IX-pcniAf, 2nd a High Scfcol are nndcr the mr. nigcnwul rflhe MunKlpolily. Silk 
Wiaving, CBffiM inking, ami dyeing ate cairiol cetoi ccciid;r»ble ex leal. Silk dcclii usuficmrcil 
here *rc rauch valued for their durabtiiiy. 

/Met £uvm V. BaMUARA Cba*LV, CAairmams & Swami.natka Aiyaa. 
S ft r dory ; T. SllMYASA Row ; A. Ra/aR 01*HNA MCDBLUAft; Ra» 3 AXAIHA Row 1 SOMDIRA 
Row, tnd ten other*. 

Almost every house was snore or leas decorated, the moK attractive being the Post 
Office, which was particularly well embellished. In the rooming of the t 6 th February 
50s poor were fed, and to about ioo of them cloth* were distributed. At 4 P.M. 
the leadi rrg men of the place met at the High School house, and witnessed a 
gymnastic competition among the boys. Two ocle*, in Tamil and Tclugu, composed 
in honour of the occasion, describing the principal features of Her Majesty's reign, 
were sung by boys, and cheers were called for, which were responded to very 
heartily. The boys were then gi%*en sweetmeats, sugar* candy, toys, A 

procession was formed with tom-tccns and made, which passed through the prin- 
cipal streets of the place. It eventually reached the Jubilee Par.dal which hod 
been erected outside the town, where several European gentlemen from Ranipet 
joined it In the centre of the Panda! was placed a portrait of Her Majesty. A 
nautch was held, and tlttn the whole assembly adjourned to the adjacent open 




w.nfltw.nh 1 >b the Pmidrnty cf Madras. 103 

spare where a good display of fireworks took place. The 1'rwideneial Address 
was adopted. The permanent memorial of the Jubilee will take tile form of a 
*' Public Hall " with n “ Reading Room *' attached to it. 

WACVANAU (MALABAR). 

Anj*iijKn>ui Is ibe chief town of the Walrenad taluk. The population o| the atnihont of 
Anuitipir.iii and Pednlalaxuuu. 00 the Feeders of which Het M>]e«ty'» JuHke wuafebfUed, is 
jj,S(o; of whom 7.401 ue Hindus, $.459 Mohonnocdsnl ;«u*t or whom arc Mcplahs). and to 
Christians. Argjli|«irim cot aim a Tahsildai's Cutcbtny, * District Muruit’s Ccoit. a Sub- 
Registrar's Office. 0 Leal Find Middle School, t Load Fund Supervisor's Office, a Leal Fund 
Overseer s Office and a Post Office. Bcid*. the Middle Scho-J there are ii« Elementary Sdooli 
for boys, aide! by the Local la cl. The loan trade chiefly in paddy, pepper, ginger, and 
timber. 

JM In Kvxwcnm R»j.vi:, CAiir*/**; KRISHKa Vaoisr K*st Iv»R 

irA PADtOARacarATHiUiovixnaN Nat *, Jam Sar.iaria ; Kavmsibaih V.sdakaii. CnarpOM 
N»r*i Vvdvnath» PUTT**; Naravaxa PcrrtR ; Tuans KaotijAMsOO; VESOAUL Ravax 
M tXON, and ten othos. 

Pujahi were performed in three temples for the prolongitkm of the happy 
life and reign of Her Majesty. A service was held bv the Native Christian*, and 
a momUttk was offered by the Mohammedans to the same effect. Rice, cloth*, 
and money were distributed to the poor from 7 to 11 .s.v. on the 1 6th February. 
A treat was given to the schoolboys, and to the prisoners in the Sub-Jail. 
Theatricals, gymnastics, and fireworks followed. The Presidential Address was 
adopted. The town was well decorated and illuminated. 

WAKD 1 WASH (NORTH ARGOT). 

Ward! wash is a historic town ie the liittrict of North Areoc, with 4, t$o lobabitants ; of when 
3,339 ire Hindus, jtx; Mcfeinsrwdons, ja Christians, and 50 Jan*. Nearly OM-founh of tie in- 
habitants are oercbiaci. Tie loci) products nr. gronnd rat seed-, Indies. tholum snfl rice. The 
chief mstffectores ue mati, m«l kln«2i oauon ck<h. There ire two or duce tannrrin. 

Tht town fora % a minor Union, wilk one Chairman and dvc rtnchoyetdiw, ruminated by 
the Government. It conUii* % Fntid Millie i>:hcol, where bo»i *ind gir!* ire coder 

btftnxcuca. 

At 3 P.M. on the 16th February about 500 of the inhabitants assembled in the 
School playground, Mr. V, Subramarr-ah Sastriar wai voted to the chair. In opening 
the proceedings, he ipokc at lengtlt alout the advantage* of British nrlc, and the 
duty of showing gratitude to Her Majesty. Then the life of the Queen Empress 
in Tamil was read. The Presidential Address was resd by Mi. K. Gopalacharriur, 
Taluk Sheristadar, and was received with much chewing. Scvciai speeches were 




204 CtltbratitB «/ the Jubiitc o) Hu Quitn Emfrvil |Y»rei»«t 

nude in Tamil and English, after which sandal, sugar, and fan safari were 
distributed, and the party went in procession «o the Temple. At 9 o’clock there 
was a good display of fireworks, and a procession of gods. The festivities 
continued until midnight. The assembly dispersed with cheers for her Majesty. 

YERCAUO (SALEM). 

I'M populitioo of the Shevoroy IiiEs ii (0,513, cfcbfly ci>fni»e<l of Malayilite or Hilt «*n 
whose v*e oOTipUko is cultivation. Th- Hills prcrfice colW, wheat, Mini, vrtmcOQ, ajiplw, pears, 
loqoots pcadws, »oi onnece. YbcsuiI is the Sanllanam of (lac Dislrid, ami (he Hcsd-qouten, 
Station of lb* Plainer* It hiw a population of 1,338 j of whom Oyfi ore HiralW, ja MohnmmoJani, 
ami 680 Chrhalam. It contniiii a I’lOtcJint C lunch, a I. cnl xs Mission Ctapel, Uilhenm Esin- 
(dienl Mission Chapel. and a Rocin Cafloa: Chapel i a Library, Cutdwrry. a local Fuad Dis< 
penury, a Traoelleis’ Risgoloir, and Chiitlrain ; a School for the children cf Europea n s anil 
Eurasians ; anil three Schools for Native child rea 

ftM/tt CmniMtt .— Drsroy Snijeor, Genets! J. SHOUT, C&wVmais; Mem. E. A. Sunn, 
SarrU'j , C. G. I. (cues* ; P. U. Slioarr; K- CucsiY j B. U»lY, and others. 

On the 16th February Thanktginng Sendees were held at Trinity church, the 
Roman Catholic chapel, the I-utheran Mission chapel, and the London Mission 
chapel. The Volunteers marched in two sections, one to Trinity church under the 
command of Lieutenant Short!, and the other to the Roman Catholic chapel, 
under the command of Lieutenant MacMahon. On the arrival of the Protestant 
section of the Volunteers at Trinity church, the Hymn "Onward, Christian 
Soldiers" was sung. The service concluded with the Natioral Anthem. A large 
Pavilion had been erected by Lieutenant MacMahon, and had been tastefully 
decorated by Mrs. MacMahon. About t p . m , 3,000 people, mostly Malayalies, 
Coolies, and other Native* assembled opposite the lake, in the vicinity of the 
Pavilion, some bearing -banners with appropriate devices. The Pavilion contained 
refreshments, which were kindly provided by the ladies of Yercaud. The sport; 
commenced at 1.30, and were well contested. After the sports there were 
Malayalee dances and acrobatic performances, The Volunteers paraded at 4 p . m ., 
and fired a fru dt joit, and three hearty cheers were given for live Queen 
Empress. About 100 children, chiefly of the London Mission School, and a 
large number of natives, were treated to sweets, &c- At night there was a brilliant 
display of fireworks, at the termination of which the National Anthem was sung, 
and three hearty cheers were given foT the Queen Empress The Presidential 
Address was adopted. 




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i)i the Presidency cf Madras. 



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THE CELEBRATION IN NATIVE STATES. 

THE STATE OP TRAVANCORE. 

Trarancere. It* mull Important Natix Slate inbject lo the authority of thi Government of 
«*!>&, ii shotted at Ike snmhweuein comer of the Indian peninsula. Ii possesses nn area of 
6,722 square miles, occipied by a copulation of nearly million. Mure llm jo per cent. of the 
inhabitants are Christians. Secession lo the Rnj goes by the female line The turning jwfcil In Ihe 
history of IK* -State was ronleir-eiratseciis with the assnmplian o' the direct Gorercmcat cf India by 
Hci Majesty ihe Qum. Sleet thru, the beorfirent moral inflneDce of ihe Paraooanc Power has 
heta icactsingly (nought to best 00 the ezcciiix, ard a vut laptovewnt has liken (dace in the 
adiainbliatk® of oflaira. Opprwix moaopollra have hum abandoned ; taaioous petty and 
vexatious taxes hove teat swept away ; Kngluk an! Vemteubn school* have been founded tnrcughuut 
the country, with a Central College al the capita) j hospital* have been established ; a sound system 
of Police hn» h«n ntabhibtd ; Public Works hare teen promoted ; ihe solnrira cf pnWk itrvaeti 
hex Urn increased ; the tone uvd efficiency of the ptbli: service have been railed ; Ifee i.!miniit ra- 
tion of Civil atd Criminal Justice hae been improved i the nsriprocil raecalloa of da-iees between 
the Travancore and HriUsh Gottis ha. I«" "nnfnl ; irrtfilion ha. beat eitcnJtd ; land assess 
ultra has been equitably readjusted , trade U> upended ; an! the fmancei nave otiainod a ccuditxo 
of tamh prosperity. The total iocoste of the Stale twenty years ago was 42 laltis, against an cipendi- 
turc of liih. i in 1SS4 S5 the revenue war 6*iJ lakhs. atd the expenditure war 65 lakhs. Taking 
the raxtme derived from all sources — land, customs, eiciie. nhkari, opoisr, ‘alt, and Mamie, — and 
it Bt bnad that lh« incajence of tavation in Travancore M Rs. 1, against Ra. 2-j 6 _n ike Madias 
Prr.iifenry. TalOl* land revenue only, it i. R» o-tl-l, againu Rs. 1*4 to Madras 

TRIVANDRUM. 

Thi* town U the Capital of Traioncorc, with a population of 41.173. 11 '* ,he “‘ usl P lace o( 
residence of the Maharajah, aid the head-quutett <i the Botlib Resident at Hr. Highiess's Conn 
and the principal effieen cf the State. It ii llte head-qoniten also of the Nayar Brigade, officereo 
from the British Military Service, which consist of two Battalions cf Infantry, numbering MOO 
men ; Artillery 4 goni ‘"d 3 ° a « 1 liody Guard 60 bmm Thera ate several Palate! in the Port 
occupied by the Princes, Ranees, and «lier nemSrra of the Howl family. The principal baitdings 
ax the great Pudmonabsiwsny Pigoda, wltliln the Port, the PabJic Offices, the Maharajah's Cotles*. 
Ihe X.illih and M jnilf's Cor.r.l, tlie General aid Lying in Hospital), the LnnMta Aaylim, the 
Napier Museum, the Observatory, the Protestant and P.nmr.r Catholic Chira-lirs Ik* Kisldeney, 
the Central Jail at Fd^ajiurn. and the Fmgitxee’s Office. The Kdomtiona! InstltntWas are the 
College, tbe High Srfmol, and the Preitaralrey School, Ihe Foil and Town High Schools, the 
Central Vemumlar School, the Ve-socalai Normal Seh»l, the Roman Catholic BoyV School, 
two Hinduiiani Stliooli, sexral Vertueiilar Grant in- Aid Sthools, inclrding Schtof. of ihe tendon 
Minion, tha Government English School dx- Gills, lie Convea School, ihra. &nana Miawn 
Schools, and two Government Vemaculai Girls' Schools. 

JMu Giwnia« —Means. T. Kaxa Row, Dewm. CAsiVmin . R. RawAHTiia Row, and 
Mi. La Boikmaidimb, M.A., SareUriri ; T. L. GOUWi K- Kmsit.eASAWMy Row i Tha 
Valia coil Thuvicha* Dr. R. Harvey, M. A. I Messrs. F. VVaTTI ; J. R. Nasav.na 
P iUAV, and ii«!o*n otliert 




io6 CeUbratum of the Jubilee J Ike Qiuea £mfmt [Trivandrum. 

As won as il was known that the Viceroy had fixed the 16th February fur 
the celebration of the Jubilee His Highness the Maharajah countermanded the 
arrangements then in progress for a tour to Madras and Bombay, and commanded 
his nc» Dewan M. K. Ry. T. Rama Row Avergal to nuke preparations for 
commemorating the day in a manner befitting the occasion. The Dewan issued 
a programme which embraced the observance of the 16th ami 17th as public 
holidays throughout the State, and invitations were issued to the European and 
principal Native 0 (fleets at Trivandrum and the out-stations, to the Bishops 
and Clergy of the Protestant, Roman Catholic, the Syrian Churches, and to the 
leading merchants, planters, and land-holders to take part in the festivities at the 
Capital. European ladies were included in the invitation. At sunrise on the «6th 
the Artillery of the N'ayar Brigade fired a salute of rot guns. At 6 a.m. the Cavalry 
and Infantry with the Bind of the Nayar Brigade took up a position in line on 
the Brigade Parade-ground, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W. D. B. 
Retchen, Madras Cavalry, commanding the Brigade. On the arrival of the 
Maharajah the artillery fired a salute of at guns, and the Brigade gave a Royal 
salute. Mr. Hannyngton, M.C.S., the British Resident, was also received with 
the usual salute from the troops. The Cavalry and Infantry then formed up for 
marching, the Cavalry in column of troops, the Infantry in quarter column on 
the right company, and moved off to the saluting base, the Cavalry by troops, 
and marched past by squadron, the Infantry by fours in quarter column, advancing 
in column and saluting ai they passed the flagKaff near to which Hi* Highness 
had taken up his position. The Cavalry then moved on to the Parade line while 
the Infantry changed ranks, and marched past in quarter column, first in quick time 
and then in double time, wheeling at the end of the saluting base, and on arriving 
at the fourth point resumed their original position in line. The Cavalry then 
trotted past, and having wheeled about by troops, galloped past in squadrons. The 
Infantry were then put through the manual, firing, and sword bayonet exercise, 
after which the Cavalry performed the sword exercise and pursuing practice at a 
walk and in quick time. They then resumed their original position upon the 
right of the line. The whole Brigade then advanced in review order and gave a 
Royal salute upon halting before the llagsialf. The Cavalry formed column cf 
troop* on the right of the Infantry, who had formed quarter column upon one 
of the centre companies, officers and colours taking post in review order. The 
Maharajah then addressed Colonel Retchen, expressing the greatest satisfaction 
with the appearance of the troops, and the manner in which they had gone through 
the several erolutions. At the conclusion of His Highness's address a Royal salute 




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so? 

was given, and the troops marched to their barracks. Before leasing the Parade 
ground the troops gave three hearty cheers for Her Majesty and His Highness. 
The review was witnessed by the Elliah Rajah, the First Prince, the Henan, 
General Hodding (who had come to inspect the Rer. dents Escort), by many 
ladies and gentlemen, and a large assemblage of spectators. At it a.m. a public 
breakfast was given at the Dewau'9 residence to about 300 Hindu officers of the 
State and other native gentlemen. At 4 p.m. the Maharajah held a Durbar in 
the Hall of the new Public Offices, for the purpose of receiving from the British 
Resident a Kareeta addressed to His Highness by the Viceroy and Governor- 
General of India. One battalion of Infantry, one troop of Cavalry, and a 
detachment of the Artillery (4 guns) again paraded, and were drawn up in the 
enclosure ticing the Durbar Hall. The Resident's Escort took up a position on 
the left. The State elephants, fully caparisoned, were also on the ground in rear 
of the troops. The Maharajah, escorted by the Body Guard, and preceded by 
their Highnesses the Elliah Rajah and the Pint Prince, arrived shortly before 
the hour appointed, and was received wnh a Royal salute from the Artillery 
and troops. The British Resident came in one of His Highness’s carriages, and 
under an escort of His Highness's Body Guard, the Artillery and troops saluting 
him. On alighting from the carriage, he was received by tire Dcwan, and was 
met at the entrance to the Durhar Hail by the Elliah Rajah, who conducted 
him to the centre of the Hall, where the Maharajah, after an interchange of 
greetings, offered his arm, and led him to his seat on the right of the Throne. 
The company being seated, the Kami a was delivered on a silver salver to 
His Highness, who opened it. and gave it to the Dewan to be read aloud. It 
ran as follows : — 

"His HiOH**«S»t Padmahabka Daia Vanji Bala Raws Varka Ku*.a- 5 iiskih»a Kisita 

Path 1 Maxi Sultan Maharajah Raj Rama Raja Hauadu* Shammer Jang. 

Thavakcoil 

"My HOXOORtD AXI) valued FlIESD, — It ii with skitb ylaasme that I have beard of the 
preparation. which Youi Highness h«s made in order to roeunerooiatc, in a minaer c* filling Iht 
oowfioo, the fiftieth year of the reign of Her Meet G rarioj* Mayessy the Queen. Emmes. of India. 
I ihall not Grit 10 atom Her Majesty of this •(■ontaneou opteulon of loyalty an! clfittion on yet « 
put. Queen Vkiorta’t lung and tranquil rale ha* been ouikol thronghont her widt domra km* by 
the ever ircnMing prosperity and h«(|««.t of the million* entmted to her charge. In India « 
Kn «*Uh>l*heii an unintemiitp! and ui»bi.kea price ; and under its protecting shelut, the riling 
Chief, of :>«* (cuc'.ry, aodiflnrixd t» the Sear of inraiton fron with cot. 01 ol mention from within, 
hive (wen able 10 deiwe their lime and attention to (he wo fire if their tuljacta and to the moral 
and mulct iii advafcroent of then States. I am hippy to learn tknt You* Hlgtuus* hoi 10 readily 
taken the opportaoity afforded hy this loipiiioai occosoa to show year jinl apiuecation of the great 
brae li:* yoa hove experienced nnder the benign an! leneicent rale cf Her Ma,e*y the Queen. I 





*38 Ctltbralhn of lh« JtdnUt of Iht Qu/tn Emfirtss iTrtrondrum. 



on (mure yea that i: ii oar Groiioai Saver cigri’i desire to extend to you, oa all oca«”mi, her --,m 
tymputhy I'd keerly assistance, lo support ycur aalboriry. enhance y«T penoml (enable radon. and 
lo maintain unbroken the oordiil rduions which bare U >11 timr. .nblittol between Her Majesty's 
Government rod Year Hfgbnera I desire lo expert" I Hr high a>tu»Wr»!;on which I entertain for 
Voir Kighress, ind to rufcecribe myself 

" Voor Highness's rinceie frleoi. 

{Signed) “Demux, 

" Viceroy tad Governor General of India. 

“ William, the jnl Fabrtury, iSSy." 

After the Karerta had been read, tlie Viceroy's salute of 31 gun* was fired 
wtih a fru dt joie after each instalment of the pins, the National Anthem being 
played; and three cheers were given for Her Majesty the Queen Empteta. 
His Highness the Maharajah then, through the Dewan, addressed the assembly 
as follows: — 

“Mu 1?A>XYNG70K, LaDISs and Cmu«t«,-I "ted hnrlly ••• how grateful I am for 
tin kimSy arraranres of good»3! oo-Aaintd in lh( letter which I hove juit had the honoar of 
receiving from Hi« txcvllency ihe ViceeoT, »nd for hi* ipprecUtion ol my humhle efforts to celebrate 
thii day in a 'dinner befitting the oeraiim. t liii Jtcpreieatihre, my friend here, to omm-y 

to Hit Kxtcllenc/ my warmest icknowlotgmmU. II hai plrusod the Almighty to extend to half ■ 
tintary 4 reign it once beaedceit and glorious. and while we nnite in Oumktgirug for thii greol 
mercy, m likewise pray thit He mar vootlisade to prolong it to the icinge*! *pm "■ are jixly 
ptcrod </ our lirge tavdy— setting enthroned on the four Hearten of the globe, xml on hlir*b la etc ry 
exoac -lending forth her ship, to coUrct .-d diMribuK the tmtertal Ur.iinngt of Iht earth, ud her 
agcnU to carry everywhere tfc* -rill higher Mcoioga which huuutnUc and elevate monllnd— henelf 
endowed with every ilrtne which tan adorn a Sovereign, or glass a woman. Her armies have 
miTched to littery oicr forces mightier than her own. bat never for vala-gloey — her dig. wherever 
it Set, i» the lymbol of protection to the good, cod a sign in the air wanting the wicked fron his 
evil tonne. My Home hts beta fottntit'.e ercagh to ally itself to the grew British power in Indii 
fat* the eirliew limn, mid to that alliance I owe Ihe Mosmxl on which I sit; for it saved tfc« 
rontUry it a critical time, and hue ttinintiiotd it in proce e'er eioce. To the influence of Her 
Majesty's rapreiaicy is dee tlio whnteverof prosperity »nd enlighteomrat Tnnatorc haa attained 
to ; for her Representative! hiio puled <ur footvrep* in the path of progress, and her ccur.trymcn 
h»vr conirilxited ltrgely to raiie our people and develop our resources. It ii not, then, im p ril ing , 
Gentlemen, that bound by these ties of gratitwfc. I should aiail myself of this opportunity to 
call >®» together to honour the lady who ccenmisds onr highest adm-raton and respect To 
impreia the occasion on th* miod, of ail my wtpeett, I hive thii d»y remitted rsrtain Oman 
of revenoc. Nor have tlie.riiivg genetabon, ror the poor Ism forget ten. while a few cooricti go 
free to bless the day. All Inda riugi to-day with a Irrg -drawn ihcut of ‘ ft w la Xtmr ' which the 
Himalayas will catch op and edvo to the ccuntnes beyond, till all the worW lean it. and heiring, 
will know that Princes and people are united in coe -trung bond of loyalty and uftecaan to their 
beloved Queen, We jcia in the cheer. 

“ Christa* and Hrtvln rod Moslem are we. 

Yet all of us one, in nor cheering for thee, 

“ ViOxit. 



•• Long live Victoria, Queen of Ecgbeal. Kapre* of India." 




Trtvsatfram. 1 



in the Prrsidenfy of Madras. 



At the conclusion of this address, twelve convicts, one of whom was a woman 
were released, and the following Proclamations were read in MaJayaliro to the 
people assembled outside the Hall 

*• Proclamation *v Hib HlOKHKS Sai Patmanarka Dasa Vancjii Bah Rama Vasma 
K lILUHXllARA KlRITAPATI MAKNFTY SUITAX MAHAIAJA »A)A ilAIIADUl SKAMSHBV. JANG, 
Maharaja OR Tjatancorr, luuol under date ike 4th KumbJwm i(Al 

" Wbwrrai by the Prodsatlion tailed on Ik* Jlh Kaifcsdsgom 1059 tin Icijks c£ A fee of 
a pft COIL on «m£ iramfeis of Pandim Pmon land. wa* r»lir«|aU!io4 by I be Slate with e*f<c( 
from 1 he nt Chingom 1060, and whtreu We ore pven 10 nodoiuad ibu the fee* t»d pealllc. 00 
tmufera eiiciinr to that date are s-ill being Icred. Ihn Causing hardship and trouble to Our rjou, 
We are pleated. with a view to relieving On- sibjrcti wholly from this imp». to toenund the 
relinnui-ltBrnl o/tbe «id Mm* fee sh^ether. MANUAL” 

*• Proclamation »» Hts Hichkos Sal Patmanaika Dasa Vanchi Bala Rama Vaima 
Koiasruiara Kir.-tatat: Mannsv Sultan Maharaja Raja Pamabaja Bahadur Suakskcr 
Jano. Maharaja or TRAVAXeoai, issoei under due the 4th Knmbhcn icfia 

'• Whereas liHCiumati engrossed on uoa'.anipol cadjim are subject to a prnaity of J jwr cent, 
of the contideratton reiltec in the deed, and whrreis ewing to tht eaidrretM of tbe Kcgiitrulon 
Rigulaiua of 1043 and the Sue? Regulation of 1059 the practice of eugrowli* document* cn 
eadjans has teased ; «=d where*. We has* already exemjMd from the payoett of this penalty 
Increments produced is toottKtion with invest igatious conduHed an the oxirse U the Revenue 
Settlement now in progress, We are now pleased to relieve Ourtdij«t* beixeferth from the payment 
of tht above penalty on .1 du-nm.nl. exa-uied cc «nstnmped cadjan. wtmera such documents 
may have to be placed in evidence. SIGN MANUAL" 

Attar and pan were then presented !o the Resident, and Mrs, Hannyngton. 
and to the Commandant of the Nayar Brigade, and Mrs. Ketchen, by His 
Highness the Maharajah; and to other Europeans by their Highnesses the Elijah 
Rajah and First Prince. His Highness and the Resident then left the Hall under 
the usual salutes from the Artillery and troops, and the Durbar broke up. 

The same evening, a! 8 P.M., the Maharajah gave a State Dinner in the suite of 
apartments adjoining the Durbar Hall, at which the Elliah Rajah, the Fuat Prince, 
the Resident and Mis. Hannyngton, and nearly all the European ladies and gentle- 
men who had attended the Durbar, were present. The dining saloon was very 
tastefully decorated. The Durbar Hall itself, which was Cited up as a drawing- 
room, was brilliantly lighted. The roads in the town, which were gaily decorated 
during the day, almost at every gate, with plantain trees, evergreens, bannerets 
and mottoes cxprcaing goad wishes for the Queen Empress, were illuminated in 
the evening for several miles, extending from lire landing place beyond the Fort to 
the Residency, and from Puttnm to TiruveUum. The Palaces, the Residency, the 
entrance to the Barracks, the residence of the Commandant of the Nayar Brigade, 



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;hc College, the Police Office and Store*, the Devon's residence, the Telegraph 
and Post Offices, and the Public Offices uhetc the dinner was held, were abJare 
with light, the Utter being hung with festoona of Chinese lanterns alon^ its long 
verandahs. Private residents vied with the State in demonstration* in this direction, 
and crowd* of people paraded the streets to o Inrc hour of the night A guard of 
honour was drawn up in the grounds of the Public Offices, and the Band of the 
Nayar Brigade played during the dinner. Her Majesty's health was the only 
toast given during the dinner. It was proposed by His Highness the Maharajah 
in these words: — 

•• Linens akd Gistmmik,— I rie to propose the tor.it of the cveenrg, I hat* no dembt 
ai to the manner Hi whWi It v ill be res^aied fo. We celebrate to*d»y the 5ft»«h yttr c f a reign 
ho* brought and prosptritj to the million* who are for hi ret* f*oogh lo ©>*>e cade* 

Ike rule of Her >Jc*l Gracka* Majesty. Thr. m!e is sjr-rc.ymon* with jaitfct and heDereJencc, 
uith liberty and toleratxc, with the snp^ceroco of vice. nod the elevation c 4 \4rtue. Hers is i 
mme wW Jl can make the tyrist crenbV on his throne of nkszule, yet ser>d a worm glow into the 
h*&/t of the lowly entuger, from ber sympathy with the pxe and the suffer^. When we wi-h and 
pray far he/ long reign and happiness, we wish and pray for the continuance cf peocc nnd pro*f*riiy 
to a large pomce of the human race. Let as then drink to the health of our liege Lady whom 
all respect id admire ; let us drink to the health of Victccia, Qaeen of Englind, Express of 
India. Long live the Queen Empress. * 

The Ioa.it was. received with hearty cheer*, the Bind ploying the British 
National Anthem. After the Dinner there was a splendid display of fireworks, 
which was witnessed by several t Howards of spectators. At 4.30 P.M., on the 
17th, there were rope dancing and acrobatic performances in the Public GardcD, 
witnessed by a large assemblage composed of all classes. At 7 p.h. Mr. and Mrs. 
Hannyngton had a dinner party at the Residency to which the European society 
of Trivandrum and the visitors fretr. out stations were invited. The Resident 
proposed Her Majesty's health, which was responded to with hearty cheers, the 
company singing “God save the Queen." Mr. Hannyngton next propound His 
Highness’s health:— 

“ Mah ahajam. PtiKCrs, Lames and GBirTUMl*,— We have jolnoJ la whfcing to Her 
Majesty the Queen Enprras of India. continuance of He and happiftltt. We have In car midst this 
evening. in the person of Hit Higimen the Malonjih ef Tiawneow, one of lici Majesty's mw 
loyal allies. U*!*> Her Majesty. protection, tawnred with tin friomMup and aided tij her advice, 
Trarjoew*! hold, no con pontloa sawing lie Slates of India. The oiraslcn of Her M.jrUy'a 
JuhCee hn aCinled to the people of Tiavancote u oppanonuy cf eape&sirg their loyally nr.d 
nffcctiun for llutr Mead, counsc&ir smd protester, lm this offxatanity they hAve rot been dow to 
gm«j>. The whkh arc keing ro&3e, not in the Capital ilcce, but throughout the 

Scale, testify to the ronliU feeling with which cur Qoecn is raided by the people of Tramncoje. 
As the him’t'k representative of Her Majesty the Empc«i in tbii State, 1 decre to exprtt* to 
His High nets tbe Mahimjnh porsccally, and to the peopie cf Tra.ancore in the pcr-cfl of lh«r 





in the Pmidtncj of Madras, 



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Maharajah, my grateful appreciation of the loyal demanitiuioat cf cor. fide no: and alfcction which 
hsve tern tendered thronjVn: the Swe to nr Mi Wren and Qieeo, and I Oesirr. gentlemen, 
that yw join me in Riving three chren for llie Hitmen the Maharajah ol Tranneaie, and In 
drinking to hie health and pwpartty, nod to the prosperity and happiness of nil people.'' 

The company received the toast with cheers, and His Highness acknowledged 
the compliment in appropriate words. 

At 9.30 p . vc . tbc Public Garden and the Museum were brilliantly illuminated 
under the direction of Colonel Ketchcn, the Honorary Secretary. The whole of 
the western facade of the Museum, and both the northern and southern ends of the 
building were lit up, several devices and monograms being conspicuous. All tbc 
road* had lights on both side, and cadi terrace was illuminated. Along one, in 
large letters from end to end, were “V.RJ. 18S7. Jubilee. 1887. V.R.L" 
The lower gardens and the upper and lower lakes were lit up. The Chinese 
Pagoda in the middle of the latter was illuminated from its base to summit. 
Chinese lanterns were suspended from numerous trees throughout the garden*. 
Thousands of people visited the gardens. A dancing platform was erected near 
the Band stand, and dancing wa* enjoyed by many from ro y.u. to 2 *.u. 
Refreshments were laid out in a Pandal. The Maharajah, Mr. and Mrs. 
Hannyngton, and the party at the Residency visited tbc garden on their 
return from the dinner. The same evening, His Highness the Maharajah 
gave a dinner to the Mohammedan community in a pavilion erected at 
Chingara Thope. It was presided over by Mr. Syed Abdul Khader, the 
Stables’ Karbari. The troops received a bonus of two cays' pay, aixJ the Band 
three days' pay. 

On the morning of the t6th February the peer were fed at the expense of the 
State at four diflerent places at the Capital, and in the towns of Cottayam, Alleppey, 
Quilon »nd I'ulpnnabapuram, under the supervision of Government officers. Funds 
were provided for a tteat to the boys and girls attending tbc public and private 
schools at Trivandrum, Nagetcoil, including Kotar, Parachatay, Neycor, Quiloo, 
Cottayam. and Tiruvcllah. 

On the tat'a, three of the Schools in the suburbs of Trivandrum connected 
with the London Mission, assembled at the Mission House, and received a couple 
of cloths each, after which fruits, cakes, and sweets were distributed, songs were 
sung, and the Public Gardens visited under the care of the teachers. On the 
afternoon of the nth, fire other schools, comprising nearly roo children, were 
assembled and had various games. " God save the Queen " was sung in MaUyaltm 
by the Boarding School children. Prircs of picture books, dolls, fcc. were 





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distributed ; and cakes, fruits, ar.d sweets were given to all. Each of the girls 
attending the Zenana Mission schools received a present of money, as it was 
found difficult to arrange a treat for the different classes attending those schools. 
The students of His Higknea's College, she High School and Preparatory School, 
as also the pupils of the Government Girls' School in the Cantonment, and of the 
Roman Catholic Convent School, asremllcd each on its own grounds on the 
afternoon of the 19th instant. They had games and races and other sports, up 
to a late hour in the evening, when refreshments were served, and cheers were 
given for Her Majesty «hc Queen Empress, and for His Highness the Maharajah 
—"God save the Queen” being sung by all. At the College there was vocal 
and instrumental music, and Dr. Hnrvev delivered an address appropriate to 
the occasion. At the Convent School there were magical performances, and an 
exhibition of the magic-lantern. His Highness die Maharajah and other members 
of the Royal Family, the British Resident and Mrs. Hannyngton, and several 
ladies and gentlemen were present at the sports in the College. Treats were 
also given at Trivandrum to the Roman Catholic Parochial Boys' School in the 
Cantonment, to the Mohammedan School, to the Grant-in-aid English School', 
and the 2,669 toys and girls or the Vernacular Schools. 

At the ouHtaiton*, the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Syrian Christians, 
Hindus, and Mohammedan boys and girls, numbering about to, 000, were 
entertained. Funds were remitted to the London Mission Hospital at Neyoor, 
to the Archbishop's Hospital at Vcrspoly, to the Women's Workshop, and to 
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Trivandrum, and it was suggested to the 
Managers to provide a treat and a supply of clothing to the poor of those 
institutions, but they were left at liberty to utilise the funds in any. other way 
they considered best. The Maharajah contributed R*. : 0,000 to the Imperial 
Institute in London, and Rs. !,ra to the Victoria Technical Institute proposed 
for Madras. Rs. 50.000 are set apart for a local Sate Memorial, which will 
probably take the form of a School for the training of Hindu females as midwives 
and sick-nurws. A contribution was made to the funds being collected for a 
Reading Room at Neyoor, to be called the "Victoria Reading Room." A 
contribution was also promised to the funds being raised by public subscription at 
Allcppey to build a Charity Hospital in commemoration of the Jubilee. 

The people of Trivandrum decorated their gates on the Jubilee day, and 
illuminated them at night. A public meeting, called by Mr. T. Kama Row, the 
Deaan, was held at the College on the 1 ath, to concert measures for forwarding a 
respectful Address of Congratulation to Her Majesty, to reach her on the soth June, 




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and 10 lake ocher measure* lor commemorating the s«h anniversary of her reign. 
The meeting wa- largely attended, and was presided over by Mr. J. C. Hannyngtoo, 
the Ilritish Resident. 

During the evening of the t6th a meeting of Hindu Ladies was held at the 
Palate of Her Highness the Junior Rani, at her invitation. Her Highness, on 
taking the chair, addressed the audience on the subject of Her Majesty's life, and 
explained the importance of the occasion. Her Highnes»'s address dosed with a 
prayer to Sri Padmanabha to bless Her Majesty with long life and prosperity. A 
letter from Panappiilai Lekshmy Kallyani Pillar (Lady of His Highness the late 
Rama Varma Maharajah, G.C.&L, C.l.E.) of sympathy, Arc. was then read. It 
was unanimously resolved: — “That an Address (in Malayalim with English 
translation) be prepared expressing the feelings of the deep love and loyalty which 
the female section of the Native community entertain towards Her Imperial Majesty 
and be forwarded so as to be presented to Her Majesty or. the aoth June ensuing." 
And:— "That as the institution of a permanent local memorial to perpetuate the 
remembrance of Her Majesty's name amidst out community is considered highly 
desirable, funds be raised fur founding a Model Girls' School in Trivandrum.'' Her 
Highness the Junior Rani, Mrs. C- Krishna Pillai, Mrs. A. Covin da Pillai, and 
Mrs. Chinnama of Kilakkeiroaddetn, were empowered to carry out the resolutions 
of the meeting. Mrs. T. Kunhiraman Nair and Lekshmy Pillai then addressed the 
meeting, extolling the greatness of Her Majesty and the appropriateness of a 
homage of the kind proposed being paid to Her Majesty. Sandal, rose-water and 
fan safari were distributed. The meeting dispersed after thanking Her Highness 
for convening the meeting, and presiding at it — (From the Traoatmre Governmtnt 
Gazeth Extraordinary.) 



AI.LF.PPKY (TRAVANCORE). 

Alleppey ii tbe priotipil »ca port town in TrsvaKnre, and b» « pcpularlca of 35,754. There 
is ■ l%h1h«u« 1 15 feet high. lighted by a revolving light, and an troa screw pile pier. A European 
gentleman « cupel the j.»itkm al ilii» port of CoaunrreUl Agent to ibe T reran axe Goreramrcr. 
The town contain a Palace, Zdlah and MetailTi Courts, > Jad, Civil and Charity Hospital.-, a 
lHvtric* H*h School (EoglUli), a District Vernacular School, Schools of the Church Mwwwaiy 
Sodcty, a Coovrot School, a Remao Catholic Beys’ School, a TbcoV^iral Seminary, a Prol-cant. 
a Syrian, and two Roetan Catholic churches, and several nooiies and pngedaa. The European 
and American inerihanu wetted hoe hare large warehouses and <olr-manuf>cto<irn. There ore alio 
several MCihLj Moharmn e^zn *r»i Hind a mcrch^nii. 

At 6 a.w. on the 16th February the Union Jack and the Traraneore Ensign 
were hoisted, and the flagstaff was decorated. An Imperial salute of tot guru was 
fired from the beach. Prayers for the Queen Empress and the Royal Family were 






3 14 Cdibratiou of !ht Jabtftt of thl Qnt/H Emfrtst (ciitniiunr. 

offered up in nil the temples and mosques. In obedience to a cirealar issued by 
the Archbishop of Veiapolay, 3 High Muss was performed at the local Roman 
Catholic church, and the Tt Dtum uas sing. Divine Service was held in the 
English chutch. All private houses, buildings, and public offices were decorated. 
In the afternoon about 4,000 of the poor of the town and its 6uborbs were fed. 
A congratulatory telegram was lent by the local Jubilee Committee to the British 
Resident for transmission to Her Majesty. The public were entertained with 
various fUti and athletic sports. At night the town was brilliantly illuminated. 
There were dramatic and musical performances, and a good display of fireworks 
at the beach. A large Pondal, erected for the occasion in front of live Commercial 
Office, was tastefully decorated and illuminated. A large portrait of Her Majesty 
was placed above the entrance to the Randal People returning from the beach, 
after the sports, were entertained with music in this Pandal, and presented with 
altar, flowers, sandal, and pan safiari. The orphans in the Convent were provided 
with fcodand clothing 21 the expense of Mr. Tomes Darragh. On the afternoon 
of the r;rh the poor were again fed at the cost of the Government. At 4 p.m. 
there was a boat race in Pullaihuruthy river, after which all the boats with music 
proceeded to the bench end of the canal where the boatmen, together with the 
crowd assembled on the pier, gave three hearty cheers for Her Majesty, and three 
mote for the Maharajah. On the utvrl, the children of tbc Convent and Parochial 
schools, nnd of the District and aided school:-, were given a treat at the expense of 
His Highness. 

CUENGAKvti (TRAVANCOREk 

TTm DitlriiS at Chcncsnnr lies h the Kent cf Travaecoi*. Il CentalM hsll-a-down laeteit 
Syrian churches inJ font greu ffiwlu t-njlri, wish « aumlwr of anallr 0n«. Chfegantr, the 
thief town, is ir.uued on ibe Pompsr river, ami in a place of cixuMemMe antiquity, and 
irchrotcgicil i in portlier. Hie beautiful Syrian diurdi, Sr. Mary’s, Irtllt about ’650 vein apt, 
>nd the o&£i Hindu topiet, arc «ntircOj hull of gri&i'.c. Chengnnur has a population of about 
io.oco, the rD*y>ntj' beinjj Syrian*. 

At daybteak on the i6lh February a salute of kathinos was fired in the Church 
compound. The boys of the Sahotkra Vidya Sail were fed at the expense of the 
Sadachara Sanghim. At 6 p.m. the Most Reverend Mar Dionysius, Syrian Metro- 
politan of Malabar, I it Id a Thanksgiving Service, assisted by seven Katthanars. 
After service he proceeded to the District Cutcheny, which was tbc chief centre of 
attraction. On his way he passed through the principal Syrian Street, which was 
tastefully decorated by day uith tho'onami and palm-leaf arches, and splendidly 
illuminated at nrght with torches, lamps and blue lights. Fireworks of various 




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descriptions were displayed all along the way. The Metropolitan, attended by a 
Urge number of clergy and laity of the Syrian community, was received in the 
CutchcrT)*, which alio was well decorated and illuminated by a large concourse of 
people. In a short speech he explained the term Jubilee and its application to the 
occasion. Then followed a musical entertainment, in which three Brahmin 
Bhagavathas toak the lending port. At the conclusion of the entertainment flowers 
and fan su/ari were distributed. 

COTTAYAM (TRAVAKCORE). 

ThU it the httd-quartets of the Dew An M&ar of the Northern Druskm. and c4 the Church 
Misiiunnry Socles hi Trxmnorfc. It b olio tbcftcot of tfceAag&cnn Bishop of Trxmncore oml Cochin, 
and of the Syrian Xfetiepo<lUn. The public Instfaicns arc thr Dirifkc and Talnk Cutcherr**, a 
MunMfTi Court, a Chit HoipltaJ, ibeChnrch Minion College, theCnmboige Nicbolwn Jortirttioo. a 
Prwtisu OWoe, a Reality Room, and sercral Scb»5s for bo>^ kk) gixk cstoMiihed by the Cha/ch 
Mvotaoiy Society ; the Syrian Metropolitan'* Theological Seminary, Corcmraenl and aided School*. 
Of «ecte*t*fttical iaiUUagt there are the Pio-Cathcdral, tfher Praewsot churches, a Syrian chord*, 
nr»d a Ro<uan Catholic church. There fc alto a celebrated Ingedi An Experimental Farm in been 
started by peiraic enterpr^*?. UdoJ by Govor.roeot. Theie is also nr. Agricuhural Asvxialka which 
hoMt no annual exhibition of cattle and market produce. The populatioa » I I.39J- 

The streets reads, public buildings, and jxivr.e dwellings were decorated on 
Ihe 16th February, the Church Minion College, the Syrian Seminary, and the Reading 
Rcom being especially remarkable for their tasteful appearance. Prayers and Thanks- 
giving Services were held in all places of worship. The poor were fed in large 
numbers at Government expense. At noon an ImpcrUI salute of jot guns was fired 
from the riaidax opposite the new Public Ofiire buildings, and the public were 
entertained with sports and acrobatic performances, music being provided by a Syrian 
band At the dose of the sports the Elephants belonging to the Government pagodas 
in the suburbs were paraded in procession, and presented an imposing appearance 
with their gold and silver trappings. At night all the churches, pagodas, chapels, 
bazaars, houses, nod public buildings were brilliantly illuminated. There was a dis- 
play of fireworks in front of the Division Cu (cherry, in the presence of His Highness 
the Second Prince of Travancore. On the i;th the College boys had races and 
sports at which His Highness the Second Prince was present, and gave away the 
prizes. The girls of the Hindu Girls' School were given money prizes. Feasts 
were given to the girls of Mrs. and Miss Raker's Schools, and to the children of the 
Schools under the management of Archdeacon Koehi. The Syrian Christians held 
Thanksgiving Services, and offered special prayers for Her Majesty. In some 
churches the poor were fed at the exjietue of the well-to-do Syrians, In the Seminary 
the celebration extended to the 17th and 18th. There were procession* with music 




CtUbraticm i tiU Jubiltt of Iht Quttn EmfrUi I Ernerl nod Ktjoor. 



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and banners, and the firing of guns, and a grand service in the church. At the end 
of the service cheers were given for Her Majesty in the Syrian form. The children 
of the Syrian schools were feasted, and their teachers received presents of cloths. 
At night the Rev. C. A. Neve exhibited a magic Lantern at the Division Outdierry ; 
the entertainment was very largely attended. Archdeacon Koshi then delivered an 
address extolling the virtues of the Queen Empress, nnd duelling on the peace, 
enlightenment, and glory of the British Empire under her role. The meeting dispersed 
after giving three hearty cheers for Her Majesty and another three for His Highness 
the Maharajah. 

ERNliEL AND NT.VOOR (TRAVANCORE). 

Neyoor is i ton in the Emeel detritt la South Tiavareoie. and is one of the districts of the 
London Mission Society in S»tb Tuvnocore. A Chapel, a Hospital, aid strcral School hare 
been enabiried by the MiWon in the toon an .1 Us suburbs. AboB two niles tram Neyoor is the 
[ojreloai Umn of Err*el. which is the hesd-quarten of the Tuhsildir of thedurrict, and where a 
large market is held. 

At sunrise on the :6th February the firing in front of the Taluk Cutcheny at 
Ernccl of 50 guns, being or.c gun for each year 0/ the reign of Her Majesty, and 31 
guns as a salute for His Highness the Maharajah, announced that the Jubilee Day 
had dawned. Ernccl and Neyoor form one town, the first-nitned being the cusbah 
village of the taluk of the same name, while Neyoor is a large and flourishing 
Christian village of the I-ondon Mission Society, being tire head-quarters station of 
what is known as the Neyoor Mission District. The streets were decorated with 
strings of leaves woven into pretty designs, which were hung across at short 
intervals. At the entrance to the compound of the London Mission was a triumphal 
arch, on which were inscr.bed the words *' Victoria Jubilee," while on the site of 
the ptoposed “ Emeel Jubilee Reading Room " was erected a spacious ornamental 
Pandal. in the front of which, from tall flagstafls, floated the Union Jack and the 
Standard of Travancore. At 8 *-K, the Sircar officials paid a visit of ceremony 
to the Europeans of the station. At n ».u. a Thanksgiving Service was held in 
the Mission Church. The reading desk was draped with the flags of England and 
Travancore. At noon 68 guns, corresponding to the age of Her Majesty, were fired 
in front of the Taluk Cotcherry, and n guns were fired in honour of His Highness 
the Maharajah. Food was then distributed to a large number of poor people. At 
4 o'clock in the afternoon, the laying of the corner stone of the "Victorix 
Jubilee Reading Room" look place. Two brass bands were in attendance. All 
being assembled under and around the Panda], the Rev. J. H. Hickct explained 
the purpose for which they had assembled. Mr. Chattciton then addressed the 




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meeting. In the cotusc of his remarks, he mentioned that in Tntvancore there 
had been but one Sovereign who had reigned over 50 years, via, Chara Odea 
Manthanda Vurma Kulasckhara Pemmal Rajah, who began his long reign of sixty- 
two years in a.d. 1382. An Imperial salute of 10 1 guns was fired, the brass bands 
played a lively tunc, and the ceremony of laying the comer stone of the Reading 
Room was performed by Mr. Chattertoa A bottle contxning coins in circulation 
in British India and Tnvancore, a copy of the last issue of the Iraiaiuarf Tima , 
and a paper containing an account of the ciicumsunces under which the building 
was erected, signed by the European and Native gentlemen present, was placed in 
a cavity underneath the comer atone, which, on being placed in position, was 
declared to be *• well and truly laid.* The National Anthem was then sung by the 
School Children in English, Dr. Fry, Medical Missionary, accompanying on the 
harmonium. Mr. N. Pulpanaba Pillai now addressed the meeting. A salute of 
2 1 guns was fired in honour of the Maharajah, the bands at the same time playing. 
The School Children then sang 44 Cod bless the Maharajah 0 in Tamil, with 
harmonium accompaniment, and Mr. S Narayana Pillai made a suitable speech. 
The following telegram, having been approved by the meeting, was despatched to 
His Highness: “Comer Stone Emccl Reading Room jwt bid. The inhabitants 
of Emed Taluk and school children of Neyoor Mission District tender their loyal 
good wishes to His Highness the Maharajah, and grateful thanks for the kindness 
shown by His Highness to them on this joyful occasion/* A prayer was then 
offered, and the Benediction was pronounced by the Rev. J. H. HackcT. Acrobats 
now came forward and performed some feats. The Rev. Mr. Hacker distributed 
hundreds of copies of a specially prepared Jubilee Tamil Tract, which were eagerly, 
received by tbc people. At dark the town and market were illuminated At 
9 p.m. a display of fireworks took place in front of tbc Taluk Cuteberry, 
which was witnessed by a large crowd A Native Dramatic Company then 
gave a performance. 

At sunrise on the following day the church bell summoned all to prayers, 
after which the children of the Neyoor Boarding School wctc formed up, and, 
headed by a brass band, escorted the colours of England and Travancure to 
the place appointed for the assembling of ail the School Children of the Mission 
District, a second brass band bringing up the rear. The place appointed for 
the meeting was to the north of the populous village of Teruvancodu. At 
half past seven o'clock a procession was formed. Forty-seven schools had assembled, 
numbering over 2,000 chiidnm, with several hundred Native Christiana, the whole 
forming a line of more than one mile in length. The procession passed through the 

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town of Teruvar.ccdu, and returned by the road to the north-east cf Emccl town. 
Here large crowds were assembled. It was juxi at this point, the only one oil along 
the route, that the whole line of the procession could be seen at one time. The 
bright coloun ol the children's clothes, and the ninety-four tanners and bannerets, 
including the Union Jack and the Standard of Trarancore, formed an imposing 
spectacle. The procession passed through Erneel, and reached the Taluk 
Cutcherry, where a large band of native drummers joined the procession, taking 
their places in front of the Union Jack. Skirting the Market the procession passed 
along the main road, and entered the Minion compound under the triumphal 
arch. The flags of England and Travancore were placed in the centre, and the 
banners and tannerets grouped round in order. Acrobats performed some 
wonderful feats ; and sports for the children, with prizes for the winners, brought 
the festivities to a close. The expense of the entctlainmcnt to the school children 
was borne by His Highness the Maharajah. About 5,000 people of all classes took 
part with the utmost goodwill in the festivities. 

NAGERCOIt. (TRAVANCOREj. 

Thr popolnlkm of iho town U 1 6 , 53 V It Is the hn*Haincis of the I^oJan Minion Sxicly 
In South TraranoMC. The Intthulkins i ad-ode the Zilbk and the MxnofTs Courts, the Civil 
Hospital. High School, London Mission Seminary. Printing Office. District VmucnUr School, amt 
«veml other Schools mostly belonging to the London Mriron Society. aBel by the Govcimnent. 
It is tin >e»t of the bee tmunifacture in Tnrineore, the -nrki-rs twine Native Christian wctcen. 

The morning o ( the 1 6th February dawned with tltc ringing of church bells, and 
the beating of the drums. At 6 o’clock a procession was formed by the Seminar)’ 
and Town Boys, who paraded through the principal streets, clad in their gayest 
attire, and with banners and music. They were met by similar processions from 
other &bool». They returned to the Mission grounds, and were feasted there to 
the number of 1,000. The pupils of the Sitkar and Roman Catholic Schools alto 
formed in procession, and partook of the treat prepared for them. Thanksgiving 
Services were held in all places of worship. The town was gaily decorated during 
the day, and illuminated at night. There wn also a grand display of fireworks. 
All the public otfiecs and buildings were decorated, and private individuals vied 
with one another in evincing their loyalty by decorating and illuminating their 
premises The poor were fed in Urge numbers. 

PULLAM (TRAVANCORE). 

The Ili-Jiop of Traranrorc and Cochim held a Thanksgiving Service in his 
Cathedral at this town on the 16th February, and provided a treat for the school 




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children and the poor. On the 17th he gave another treat to the children chiefly 
belonging to the Puiayer caste, in the out-station schools. 

QUILANDY (TRAVANCOREI. 

The Jubilee feirivities passed off very satisfactorily. At 8 am. on the 16th 
February a salute of 101 guns was fired. Between 9 A.K. and noon nee was dis- 
tributed to the poor. In the afternoon the undermentioned nobles, accompanied by 
a large retinue with music, and caparisoned elephants, were received at the decorated 
Pandal by the Kletlath Raniar Nair, viz. : Puthalath Aval, Punathal Avail, 
Kuttali Nair, Kolpithex Nair. Tondipunattil Nair, Vydiaragath Kuttassnji 
Arangatt. and Rumunna Kidavu. There were acrobatic feats, native music, 
and plays at 5 The National Anthem was sung by the German Mission 

boys and girls. Subsequently there was a native procession through the town- 
It returned at 7 r.n. by torchlight. There was a display of fireworks until 
10 p.m., and native theatricals until dawn. 

QUILON (TRAVANCORE). 

The town is the ‘eK-qautm of the Devin Peithoir of the DiHaon. Ttir feiii.li Sabudiary 
Force u itnlkced hne. There ore * Polure, » Rroieoty, Zllloh sod VI ■mill's Court*, DWria 
J»il, Civil Hoipilal, En^Wi and VonietiUr Could Sc}**, Scbcols bde®ga« to the Leedon 
Vtiaco, a Convent School, hioU Ver acdu aided Schools, a Prcttstont and three Room 
CtuhcCc Chur (ho. and 1 Cectoa-Spinmg Mill. The poptluioo a IS.5S8. 

Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of worship. The public buildings, 
private dwellings, and streets were gaily decorated, and illuminated at night. The 
poor were fed at convenient localities, and the children of all the schools had a treat 
given them. 

SHINCOTTAH (TRAVANCOREI. 

This tow* ccouim . ToIwMm'i Culdteny, a MatuiTs Ceoit. > Civil He»r«*l, aAd English 
and Venaoalar Schools Hi* yaiwiful trade U in tiaber and grain. Ttw pfublion S 7 .$Zi. 

JmH hr Cemviil.w— Mmn. A. PtRAroriRUMAl PlIZAV, B.A., Chairman; VlSWAHATHA 
]VM, Salary; K. Ko»,TX>l MtN os. B.A., B.L. ; RONOAXAnilA Pisaav; 

TVBB ; N. SUXDBOW IVS« \ SoOBBAWANtA IVXJt ; SUXOBAIIXOAM PtUAV, and NaLCHADA- 

LtVOAVt PttSAY 

Special pujahs were performed in the temples on the morning of the itich February, 
and prayers were offered for Her Majesty. The principal officers and inhabitants 
met at the school, and addresses extolling Her Majesty's reign were delivered, 
after which an Imperial salute of 101 gttr.t was fired. The poor were fed. All the 
streets and houses wese decorated and illuminated. The village deity was taken in 





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procession through the principal streets with much pomp- After the procession 
there was a mutch, followed by a display of fireworks, native music, actolaalic 
performances, and a distribution of /tow sufari, flowers, and sngar. 

OTHER STATIONS fTRAVANCORE). 

The Jubilee was celebrated on the t6th February at these out-sUtions : Paravoor, 
Shertally, Moovathupulay, Meenachcl, Shodupulay, Shovalay, Augasteeiwarem, Cal- 
culan, Velavcncode, Nayattunkary, Panchalay, Sherangil, Neduvengaud, Kottarakary. 
Pathanapurnro, Cunnatoor, Karunagapally. Kartigapally, TirurdU, Chenganooc, 
Mcavclitrary, Ambalapoolai, Vycome, Etturuanaor, Changanacherry, Moovattoopu- 
lay, Counathunanid, Alengaud, See. In all these places the poor were fed ; sports 
and other entertainments were provided during the day ; and there were illumi- 
nations and fireworks at night. The ZOlah Judge, the Munsdff, and the Acting 
Tahsildar at Paravoor, instituted a medal called the "Jubilee Medal " in one of the 
local schools. 

THE STATE OF COCHIN. 

The protected S<»t« of Cochin lies between Brits* Malator on the north and Trarancore oa 
the «uth. It has .in area of 1,361 uv=irc mild, mare than two- third* of wliiih »c uniter CtJllia- 
tion. It contain* • population of 600,178 souls; d whom 4 J» 3 »» Hmdm, 136,361 are 
Chrutius, 33.34s are Mohammedans. am! 1.149 are Jews. The Chrirtiaos f™ 13 per lent, of the 
whole population. In the nriglihoann- Sute of Travsncore the proportion b, m Ih» boen already 
remarked, upward* of 20 per cent, bur ia tie Medial Pre*i« 4 »rKy j;cnf- rally, ir it only rj per cent. 
The Rajah claim to hold hii leeritnry re right cf descent from Chertm.n Penman!. -hogorerno! 
the whole country of Kcmtam alwnt the hegtaning of the nisch eentury of the Chralan rru. The 
Mamimnkluiayun law. i.e. I he right of inheri-anc* throrgh the female line, gtvems the ruceewieo 
to the Throne. Duirg Her Majesty's reign He Courts of Justice have been constituted, and 
Procedure Code*, bised on the tine' of thn British Indian Codes, have been introduced Sate 
Education has been inlrednced and feet end. A Police Peace hat been organised on the system 
obtaining in the Madias Presidency ; the Reparation of Awinmn lias been brought into peaetke ; 
the Department of PuMlc Works has openoi several hundred mile* of reads, constricted many 
bridges, <rri eoinmctted the eaecution of a large scheme of irrigation i obnoxious taxes cq articles 
cf txnnmeree. atd the monopoly cq tobacco have been abandoned ; free trade hts born introduced ; 
the soil .Serfs have tws» emancipate!, the ancient system cf exact ire Ore'll f« Sutt purposes 
has been abolished ; the emolument* of pabbe servants have been liberally increased ; hospitals and 
diipensanrs have been eeUblirhed on a scientific basis : and vaccination ha. baeo gieaUy extendoi. 
The revenue of the Stale for thr year 1S37 wu about 6J lakhs, with an expenditure of ibtut 6J 
lakhs ; while thr revenue in I88J-86 amosntod to 16I lakhs, agains an expenditure of sjl lakhs. 

ERNACOLLUM (COCHIN). 

Tbc festivities commenced at this, the capital of the State of Cochin, with the 
firing of a salute of tot guns at sunrise on the t6th February. This was followed by 




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a salvo from numerous small cannons. His Highness the Rajah, the F.lluh Rajah, 
and many of the junior Princes, came in from Tripoonatonh, their ordinary 
residence, to Ernacollutn to take part in the rejoicings. From the Government 
landing-place to the Durbar Hall, and in many ether directions, the roads were 
decorated with festoons of leaves, flowers, and bannen. The magnificent lagoon, 
or back-water that intersects the country and divides Native from British Ccehin, 
presented a very interesting spectacle. Native rowing boats, cabin boats, canoes, 
&c., arrived in large numbers to compete for the races which commenced at 8 a.x. 
and continued during the greater part of the forenoon. The sight was witnessed by 
a vast concourse o' enthusiastic spectators. On the termination of the sports 
Captain Howlett, Assistant Resident, as well as the European gentlemen pretent, 
were entertained at breakfast at the High School At noon food was distributed 
to about 4.000 poor persons, and at 7 in the evening a sumptuous treat was given 
to Brahmins and Sndras. Foot-races, rope-dancing, gymnastics and other athletic 
sports were performed in the open green in front of theDuihar Hall from 1 to 6 r.x. 
The chief event of the day was the Durbar held by His Highn «3 the Rajah at 
4 p.x., to receive from the Assistant Resident the following Karata from His 
Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India : — 

His Hiohkess 5ai Rah* Varna, R.cst. ; Rajah or Cochin. 

“ Mr RmiMto f MEND. — It is wkh sincere ffewara that I hnt bnud of Ihc preparations 
which Voa Iligtraess has nude in order lo eomoruionite, in a mnatc befitting the coraaon, the 
fiftieth year of ihc rcfcn ef Her Mott Gracious Majesry the Quern, Fmpte® of Irafa. 1 shall nm 
fail to inform Her Majesty of this ipcnuwcas ciptrssccc of loyalty and attrition on your pin. 
Queen Victoria's tod tranquil rule hoi been ranked tkroughout her wide dooiniccs by the 
ever incrasie* prosperity and htppaesi of the malHoaS rotrovlel to b*r chars*. In India it hii 
established an aantcrrsjced and unbroken prate, and under IM pvcnslng shelter the ruling chiefs 
of this country, undicurhrd by the feu of itraiioa from enthral, or of revolution from within, hive 
been aMe to devote tbeir time ami attention to the welfare of their subjects and to the moral and 
mate rill ndvancrr.nl <4 th.lr States. Iam hippy to learn that Your Highcen bn* w 1 radily taken 
the opportunity ifibrded by this anspicioas coration to show your just appndUbM of tit. grail 
benefits you hsve cxperwoitd under the benign and beneficent rale rf Her Majesty tb* Queen. I 
can enure you thit it is our Gracious Sovereign's desire to extend to you, on nil occasions, her warm 
sympathy and hearty assislixe. to support your aulheolty, romance >cur personal consideration, tutJ 
to miintaln unbroken the ccedinl relatkos which Itav* at al! liana wbcisttd between Her Majesty’s 
Government and Your Higiresi I remain, with ranch ccofMeration, 

“ Voa ainrare friend, 

1 Signed) ‘‘DtirruiiN, 

“ Viceroy and Governor Central of India. 

“Fort Wiiliira. the 3rd Febwary, l88j. H 

The Kamta having been presented and read with the usual honours, His 
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behalf of his Royal brocher, the Rajah. Hi* Highnas gave eloquent expression to 
the universal joy that prevailed throughout Her Majesty's Indian dominions on the 
memorable occasion of the Jubilee, and gratefully acknowledged the many in- 
estimable blessings and benefits which the Cochin State had derived under her 
benign rule and piotection. His Highness also took occasion to pay a graceful 
tribute to Her Majesty’s domestic virtue*, the purity of her life, and the bcncficcncc 
and justice of her reign, nod concluded with a request tliat the sentiments of 
unswerving devotion and attachment to Her Majesty's august Person and Throne, 
which have always animated the ancient House of Cochin and all its members, 
might be conveyed to Hb Excellency the Viceroy. The Durbar ended with the 
distribution cf attar and garlands* His Highness the Rajah telegraphed to the 
Viceroy and Governor General : — "Please accept my warn and sincere congratu- 
lations on the Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty’s happy and beneficent reign- 
All my people rejoice with me.” Illuminations of unexampled splendour followed. 
The lageon banks of Cochin, Ernacollutn, Beothooxthy, Ramantlvoorthy, and 
Ilalgliantty were brilliantly lighted up* The island of Dalghautty, on which the 
Residency is situated, was illuminated again i>n the 17th February. A brilliant 
pyrotechnic display took place in front of the High School at jo p.m., to witness 
which the Resident, the Elliah Rajah, several of the junior Princes and many 
European and native gentlemen had assembled. A* a permanent memorial ot 
the Jubilee a School has been established at Ernacollutn by the Rajah, under 
the designation irf the 11 Victoria Girls' School;" and the Park at Trichoor has 
been designated the 44 Victoria Jubilee I*arL” Grants were nude for giving treats 
*0 the children of the State schools, as well as of the private and aided schools. 
Derides providing for the celebration within the State itself, His Highness made 
a donation to the Imperial Institute in London, and to the Technical Institute 
in Madras. 

TRICHOOR {COCHIM. 

The populetka cf Tricbcor is 104,69s, corBpnwr* Hindi**, Muhammadan*. nm! Chmtinnc 
The town coouias. in addition to two Sirisar Inuiuuktt for toy* xarf girls, three other* Wprkftt by 
Mi-sica ageacy. It in alto the war of a gitat Sxu^ji Vedic School fee Nembicdui KinhmicA. 
Cut tittti K>n U the dikf u©.nipois>a of the people. Trxiboce caiT.e* on a luge tilde ia psddy, tissber, 
Uuatoc*. iic. 

Jubilee Messrs. C. Tj a U venkata Chakaiar, B.A., HI.., CArirvutm; K. 

NAXAVA.XA ME KON, TohriVlir, Secretary ; A. SaxkaRIah, R.A. ; J. C. KOHSXOIF; T. R. Rawa 
T lSMAKOOV; P. R. tlRN*I.T; J CltANOV; A. P. SfJD&AMAXYlAl. B A ; CoVlStDA MxKOX 
ami fuur others. 

The Garden*, in the centre of which stand* the Hannyngton Mantapun, was the 
centre of attraction on the 16th Febru&ry. The grounds were prettily laid out, and 




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the Mantapam was very artistically decorated A spacious and well-decorated 
Panda! had been erected in from of the Mantapam. Over the entrance to the 
Pan dal the word “ Jubilee " was conspicuous. A magnifirent arch had been placed 
at the Western Cate bearing the inscription “ God saw the Queen Empress " on 
the one side, and the word “ Jubilee ’ on the other. At 6 a.m. the small detachment 
of the British troops stationed here paraded in review order in the Residency 
grounds, and fired n fru dt feu. The troops then gave three cheers fw Her 
Majesty, and the cheering was taken up enthusiastically by the crowds that had 
assembled. The troops returned to their barracks, and the crowd moved on to 
the Promenade. At 6.30 a.*, the Gardens an<j the public roads on the three sides 
were crowded with spectators. The detachment of the Nnir Brigade belonging 
to the station was drawn up on one side. Mr. A. Sankariah, the Dewati Peishlean 
then, in the presence of the whole assembly, unveiled a portrait of Her Majesty, and 
in doing so made a speech, in which he enumerated the chief incidents ol 
Her Majesty's reign. His remarks were explained in the vernacular to the 
masses. The Brigade picscntcd arms and fired sfn J/ foie, after which an 
lm]»erial salute of tot guns was fired. Her Majesty's portrait was now formally 
installed in the centre of the Manta)uun. The Dewan Peishkar then read a 
proclamation of the Maharajah abolishing the duty on pepper, and set at liberty two 
prisoners to whom be gave small sums of money to enable them to reach their 
hones. The public reassembled at the Mantapam at 1 PM., when a musical 
entertainment was given. Pan safari, sandal, and rosewater were distributed. At 
the close of the entertainment the Chairman, Mr. C Timvencata Chaniar, B.A., 
BL, recited a Sanscrit song which he had compoied in honour of the occasion. 
Five elephants handsomely caparisoned, were brought on ihe scene, and the 
people formed themselves into a procession with Her Majesty's portrait in front. 
The procession started at 4 PJi., with the usual musical accompaniment, from the 
main gate ; it marched past the Public Offices, and arrived at 6 r.M. in front of the 
Parmaeav Temple, whence it moved on with torches and blue lights. The 
Promenade Mantapam was readied at S p.m„ and Her Majesty's photograph was 
then taken back to the Mantapam. A display of fireworks followed. The 
illuminations consisted of lights artistically arranged along the four roads of the 
Promenade, and on the wails of the several public buildings which surround it. 
The Urge temple in the town as well as several private buildings were also 
illuminated. The platform in the centre, and the various walls in the Gardens, and 
the facades of the Public Offices in front of the Gardens, presented a very attractive 
appearance with the blue and red lights that adorned them. The display of fire- 




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works which followed was a complete success. The National Anthem was then 
sufig, and the people dispersed to meet again the next day. On the 17th, at 2 p.m. 
sports were held. The grounds looked very pretry. On the «Sth rather more than 
i.ooo poor persons were fed, and the festivities were brought to a close by the 
singing of the National Anthem. A proposal to open a Memorial Park at Viyoor, 
to be called the "Victoria Jubilee Park," received the sanction of Hit Highness's 
Government. 

VERAPOLAV (COCHIN!. 

Vaspolay is the km af the Reman CatbaSc Arctitahop of the Diocese, who has cw.iMUhcd 
a Hoiphal here. It w one of the principal limber ilepou of the Government. In »oi about 
V<ra|x£iy an tawiral Roman Cathoho churihea, and Convent!. 

In accordance with Ihe w-.th expressed in a Pastoral Utter issued by the Most 
Reverend the Archbishop of Verapoiay to all the churches and chapels under his 
jurisdiction. Her Majesty’s Jubilee was celebrated by special Thanksgiving 
Services. Imperial salutes were fired ; the poor were fed and clothed ; school 
children were feasted ; entertainments were given ; and roads and buildings were 
decorated and illuminated. 

THE STATE OP PU DU KOTA. 

PUDl'KOTA (TR1CHIN0P0LY). 

Pa d uhota, ihe "Tomleman'a Country," hn an maet r,roi u|oare railw, sarroonded by the 
WKdcU of Madura, Trirfcinopsty, amt Tuple*. TTio population i« 501,1 >7. of whom zSl.So? ire 
Hindu. The toon of Ptdulxe. tiu > po|wUlioa of 15,384. Tbc Rajah noeim indepeofeot 
jmisdktioe. stbjttt to ihe odsice of the Madia* Governincc*. He mnioUini a military force of 21 
eavalty, 116 infanuy, aod 3.260 nitric, tetidc. aimed lemnll 

As the Pudukota Slate wa-. in mourning on account of the late Rajah's death, 
no local rejoicings had been arranged for the 16th February, but the l)ewar-Regent 
postponed the odebration to the 20th of June, by which date the period od 
mounting would be over. He arranged, however, for the offering up of prayers on the 
1 6th February fot the lcag life and prosperity of Her Majesty in all the temples and 
mosques in the State (about 100 in number), and he subscribed for i,occ copies of 
Mr. Krishnama Charriyar's Hietory 0/ the Emfrtst for distribution among the people 
in all the villages in tlic Pudukota territory. He further subscribed Rs. 3,000 on 
account of the State, and Rs. 500 on Ids own account, for the Institutes in Madras 
and London, and for the celebration of the Jubilee at Trichinopoly. The 
Presidential Address was adopted. 





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THE STATE OF SANE HE. 

SANDUR (TOWN). 

Thas is the capital of the Saodur State, which h*« nn srca nf 164 square miles, and consist-, ol 
two nage* of hills with *2 intervening valley. The tract lies within the British District of Bdlary. 
The town » sit :ated thirty miles to the wot Bellary. On one of the highest h Jls. Rarzaadrcg, 
a Sanitarium his been formed for European troops serving at Beilin*. The mean elevation of the 
Tilley above the sen is 1.500 feet, and of the hill-ranges, 5.000 feet. In fiscal mattm the Slate 
«jo>* cccadecable independence. The chief exports from Sandur are cbolam, tobacco, betel, 
jr^rery, pulse, ofl-seed, timber, and firewood. 

J**U*e CrmmiMit.— Mean. H. II. RaiiaCHKXOKa VxmtAL Row Ghoiiadk. Kajah of 
SicdoT, Chairman; J. G. F:«th, Dewin, territory ; A antra Kaiijm ; aa».l Vuccata Row. 

A dome-shaped Pavilion, neatly covered with cloth, and ornamented with 
paper of various colours stamped with patterns in gold, and surmounted by 
a golden umbrella, had been constructed in the Palace* yard, and alongside of it, on 
a tall flagstaff, floated the Union Jack. In the centre of the Pavilion was placed 
a chair covered with brocaded velvet, to represent tbe Sinhlmn, or Throne 
of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Empress. A little before 5 p.m. on the 
1 6th February ihc poar of the tow n, who had received an invitation to attend, began 
to arrive ; and after they had been arranged in rows, tbe Rajah, dressed in purple 
and marcon, distributed alms to iot adults, and $6 children, in the presence of a 
large number of people, dressed in holiday attire. After a short interval the 
chandelier and coloured globe* in the Rtviloa, and the rows of lamps 0x1 posts at 
short intervals, which extended from the Palace down into the chief bazaar, were 
lighted, and, every one standing up, the Rajah read the following address in 
Marathi (his native tongue);— 

'•TO* dny, tW 1 6th Ftfcrary, ha* been appointed by the Governor Geoewl of India for the 
ttktatioo or thoJwHk* cd Her Most Majeay, Qiwon Vittorio, Empr«s of India, this 

Wag «ht fiftieth yew of M Daring the 6fry year* thu Her Mtfwty Urt occupied the throne 

of Oral Britain, India htt twjoyol the innumerable Unefitt which bar* hw conferred by her jest 
and brnign rale ; w»«l t>* rarirnn tribe* and people of thi* grot oxmtry hare lived together in 
p r.u* and amity. Ami nirca the ha* Ubn tali* under her own control and rnjeogement, now 
oiuriy thirty yeans mi r country bu wa.Je great itrkl* ia wJ*c*Jkm. and commerce bat toon largely 
developed by tie raihOods, wh<h are tpread all over the brut Her Majerty his abo taken under 
her apecbl protection tbe independent State? cd India, and has assured their rulers that she will 
maintain tbetr iidepcodexe, and acknowledge their right of adoption as sore so Icog os they 
eotftiaae loyal to tbe Panimocnt Power, under wbcec gen cm as protection and guidance those States 
are now in a twee protpenm aM f*>»ri*hing OJwdition than they ever attained to More. It Is. 
therefore, r^bt arri j xoper that we, the inhabit lots of the Sardur Stale, shouUl, on this day, grate- 
fiiHy acknowledge tbe benefits cookcred npou q* by oar Most Gucioas Empress, Queen Victoria, 
and earnest ’-y pray that tbe great Creator may prolong Her Majesty* life Ice many years, xoi bestow 

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bappimt and prosperity a joa all bar domio>a^, and eTcry nc«l«d fckttlflg upon lx* Royal 
♦elf and her Family.'' 

The English version of the address was read by Mr. J. G. Filth, the Dewan ; 
and the Canartsc version by Mr. Abdul Rahim, the Head MrasbL Then the 
Dewan with his wife and three children sang “God save the Queen.'* The 
trumpets, drums, and clarionets now sounded, and shouts pealed forth ot 
41 Afakarani Vidoria-avara jaya ! Victoria M aka rani -yavara jayat (Victory to the 
Empress Victoria !) Two pr-joners were rhea released, and attar and betel-nut 
havin’ teen distributed, and rose-water sprinkled, the Rajah and his brother, Hala 
Sahib, who was in his police uniform, followed by the people m crowds, proceeded 
to an open space outside the town, where a good display of fireworks commenced 
at about 7.30 p.m. and lasted till 9 p.u. 

On the iSth, the Rajah wrote to the British Political Agent .— 

" III i£tn«w)nt|iin£ j\>ii letter, dilol 151!! K« binary, I IS’, I find my>rif amble to nprew ny 
«l.nj of detppaUcodeloe Ike tow done me 11 wstouif* « with (hr e.pmilo* of joyfulum 
fell ihioufitort (he Brltlih domintou on (he oomtlon of the eelebniion of the Jubilee ol 

He Mijeity ike Qieta EmpeiM of India, ro who« gftctooo lair I iml all ill. olber ind«- 
pendent States in Ltd a ire t laltr obligations so gre« u :o firmly etfibLiO la mir hearts the 
priadfdn of loyalty to tier tluouc, and la»c to her prtson. Mi/ 1 therefore be£ permitted to 
join with the other Prince* of Indio in presenting &« humble cc*m rat ulc&ati to Her Mom Graciout 
Maj«wly Queen Victoria, Empress of lada, and to assure Her Majesty th ax no prayers mete fervmt 
or eorne^t than mine have been, cc will be, offend np to the A 1 eighty Create* fox the loog life, 
h.t^inew, and prosperity of Her Gracicc* Majesty anil tlie Royal Family.” 



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SUPPLE ME NTARY. 

AMBASAMUDR.AM (nXNtVKUY). 

A musical entertainment m given on the aoth June in the upstair hall o/ tire 
Tahsiidu's house. Pan lufari was distributed to the assembly, and loud cheers 
were given for He: Majesty. The whole assembly then went, with music, in 
procession to the site of the "Jubilee Reading Room,” and there the Sir.gampathy 
Zemindar, who hid generously promised to provide a budding for the Reading 
Room, and a Recreation Ground, laid the foundation stone of the former, and pan 
lufari was distributed. The streets were illuminated. At about 8 h.m. a procession 
of the temple god took place with music and fireworks, a large number of persons 
taking part in it Tbc festivities terminated about 1 1 r.M. 

AXAHTAPUR (ANAKTAPUR) 

The Anantapur Theosopbicil Society celebrated the conclusion of the Queen's 
Jubilee year on the evening of the soth June, when rice acd money were 
distributed to poor people of all castes. A Thecaophical (omyrsawnt was held in 
the home of Mr. B. P. Narasimmiah, Vice-President, to which a Large number of 
people were invited. The social gathering was brought to a close with the distribu- 
tion of sugar-candy, almonds, sandal, (lowers, and pan in pari. 

ANGADIPOBAM <MALAHAR\ 

A grand religious ceremony took place m the Siva temple on the morning of 
the joth June, many Brahmins and Sudns being present. The District MunsilT with 
the Vakils of his Court attended. Prayers were offered that the reign of Her 
Majesty might be long continued. Atithaiam were performed to the Hindu god, 
and a Shastri, well versed in Sanscrit, read the Bhagavat and eaplained it in the ver- 
nacular to the asstmbled people. The ceremony was brought to a conclusion by the 
offering of incense, and the invocation of Divine Nestings upon Her Majesty and the 
Royal Family. The bells of the temple then rang merry peals. 

BELLARY (BELLARY). 

The aoth June was observed as a holiday in this town, and memorial trees were 
planted by General Way in the Victoria Jubilee Gardens That officer remarked, 
in the course of his speech, that “ Bellary is not a very evtensive place, but its loyalty 
is, I am sure, not inferior to that of oilier cities, as is evident from the enthusiastic 
manner in which all classes hare taken port in the Jubilee rejoicings. It therefore 







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gives me great pleasure to assist in planting these trees, and I hope that they will 
grow to afford shelter to this and future generations, and become the nucleus of 
flourishing recreation grounds for the benefit of the loyal citizens sn Bcllnry.” 
Sports were held at 5 p.m. in the Protestant Orphanage, which was decorated. 
After the sports were finished, an address was delivered by a native gentleman, 
followed by the distribution of prizes. There were fireworks in the evening, at the 
close of which the National Anthem was played by the band. Tbc children were 
then conducted to the hall, where they jurtook of dainties provided for them. 

BE7AVADA (KISTNA). 

The principal feature of tbc celebration of the termination of Jubilee year, on 
June 2oth, in this place, was the laying of the foundation none of the “Victoria 
Museum and Technical Institute, - under the auspices of Mr. Robert Sewell, the 
Collector. In tbc morning a Thanksgiving Service was held in the LMS, 
Mission School by the Rer. Mr. Stone. At 4 p.m. a procession of decorated boats, 
towed by the steam launch Alexandra, started from the head of the Masuhpatam 
Canal, conveying the cocnjuny about a mile to a landing-place close to the 
site where the Museum is to be built. Most of the European inhabitants of the 
district were present, together with sonic of the principal Zemindars, many of the 
native officials, and a large number of other gentlemen. From the landing-place 
tbc company proceeded to the site of the Museum, where they were accom- 
modated in a spacious shnmiana. Mr. Sewell opened the proceedings with a 
speech. A Sanscrit ode composed in honour of the occasion was then sung by a 
Hindu student Mr. P. Ramacbcndra Row, Head Assistant Collector, requested 
Mrs. Haleman to lay the foundation stone of the Institute. He said : “ My 
countrymen desire to mark not only their gratitude and loyalty to the Throne, but 
also their affection to the noWe English Lady who is ruling over them from the 
far West, by asking an English woman to take the principal part in this evening's 
ceremonial" He dwelt briefly on the benefits to be conferred by the foundation 
of the Institute, not only on the Kistna district alone, but to some extent on the 
whole Presidency and the adjacent dominions erf His Highness the Nizam. He 
said that “the nnroe of Mr. Robert Sewell, already a household word along the 
banks of the holy mother Krishna, will hereafter for ever be associated with this 
Institution.” Colonel Haleman then returned thanks for the honour done to Mrs. 
Haleman in asking her to perform the ceremony of laying the foundation stone. 
A silver truwd made for the occasion was handed to Mm. Haleman, who, under 
the guidance cf Mr. C. Scctt, C.E., spread the mortar on which the stone was to 




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be laid. Tnc siodc was then lowered into position and uas declared by Mrs. 
HalcntMi to be “well and truly laid." The greatest enthusiasm presided 
amongst those assembled in the thaminna and ihe crowd outside. Trunks were 
returned to Mrs. Haleman by Mr. C. H. II. Burlton for the graceful performance 
of the task asked of her. Mr. Sewell offered a few concluding words, and the 
Presidency telegram to Her Majesty the Qaccn Empress was unanimously adopted. 
The proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem, a feu dt 
/tie being fired between the verses. At 9.30 p.*t, the precession of boats, illumi- 
nated with small lamps, returned to the flatting place. The banks of the main 
canal, the principal street of licewada, and tbe adjacent hill were brilliant with 
myriads of lamps. A large company then assembled in a brightly decorated 
panda! to witness a nautch, and a fine display of fireworks brought the proceedings 
to a close. 

CHITTOOR (NORTH ARCOTl. 

The aoth June was a gala day with the people of Chiltoor. The townspeople 
were invited by beat of tom-tom to observe the 'day as a national festival, aid the 
rejoicings were marked by the greatest enthusiasm. The streets were overhung with 
festoons, and the Taluk Cur cherry, which was the centre of attraction, was gaily 
decorated. At 7 o’clock in the morning a Thanksgiving Service was held in the 
English Church, pttjaki were offered in the Hindu temples, and prayers were said in 
the Mohammedan mosques for Her Majesty’s health and happiness. Alma were 
given to a Urge number of the poor, and sweetmeats and Quits were liberally 
distributed among all the school children of the place- In the evening a public 
mcetiDg was held at the Taluk Cutcherry, Mr. Jeyram Row, the District Muniiff, 
presiding. Several speeches were made ; the proposed congratulatory telegram from 
the Presidency to Her Majesty was read ; and the people cheered. At the conclusion 
of the meeting pan safari was distributed, and there was an excellent display of 
fireworks. The temples and mosques were brilliantly illuminated at nightfall, the 
Olumiruticn of the Juratna Musjid Icing especially noteworthy. 

COIMBATORE (COIMBATORE). 

In the morning of the roth June there was a parade of the troops, con- 
sisting of the Coimbatore Volunteer Corps, the Jail Police, and the Police 
Reserve, commanded by Colonel W. J. Pickance. The parade orer, the troops, 
headed by tlvc Volunteer band, marched to a pandal that had been eroded in 
front of the College building, and there formed up on three sides of a square. 





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Mr. J. Grow, M.A., the Collector, was conducted in procession, with native musk, 
from his residence to live panda!, accompanied by a deputation which had waited 
upon him. The procession marched through rows of about 2,000 school children, 
each school exhibiting a beautifully prepared banner with some motto or dcvkc on it. 
The banners of the Government Female Normal School bore the words " We cheer 
thy Reign and its Glory,” under the letters “V. I.R.,” surmounted by a crown 
worked in gold When the procession readied the panda] the troops presented 
arms. On the Collector taking his seat, the congratulatory tclcgxam to the Queen, 
as adopted by the Madras Committee, was read in six different languages representing 
the various sections of she community. The speakers were Mr. Periyatami 
Mudalyar, the Municipal Chairman, in English , Mr. S. P. Narasimmalu Naidu rn 
Tamil; Mr. K. Subbroyadu Puntalu in Tclagu ; Mr. H. Rama Rao in Canarese ; 
Mr. Syed Alxlul Ratac Sahib in Hindustani; and Mr. J. P. Lewis in Malayalim. 
The telegram .was then handed to Mr. Grose, who accepted it, and made a speech, 
which was loudly applauded. The troops fired a feu de jaie, which was followed by 
three hearty cheers for the Queer. Empress. The troop* marched past the Collectors 
to the strains of the C. V. C. band. Special Thanksgiving Services were held in the 
Roman Catholic Cathedral, and in All Souls' Church. The day concluded with an 
evening entertainment in the College Hall, to which admission was free. The 
entertainment condoled of songs and native musk, in which Europeans and Natives 
took part 

On the 2 1st June there was a large gathering in Mr. Robert Stand's 
Schoolroom for the purpose of sending from tlic Hindu ladies in the town a 
congratulatory Jubilee Address to the Queen. The meeting was due to the efforts 
of the Misses Dawson, and the majority of the audience was formed of Zenana 
pupils, and their relatives and friends. Mrs. Grose, the wife of the Collector, 
presided, and was supported by the Misses Dawson, Mrs. Noddy, Mrs. Porter, Mrs 
Monk Jones, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Long, Miss Menke, and Miss C la ridge. .The pro- 
ceedings commenced with 3 brief speech from Mrs. Grose, whose remarks were 
interpreted by Miss E. V. Dawson. Mis. Grose observed that she was glad to be 
present at a gathering of women desirous of taking part in the Jubilee, and 
congratulated those present on the courage they had shown in appearing in this 
semi-public way. Our Ruler, she continued, b a woman, and hence it is peculiarly 
filling that women should take part in these rejoicings, and the Queen, for her part, 
would derive great pleasure from the good withes expressed by her female 
subjects in this country. Urging her hearers to emulate Her Majesty's goodness, 
and expressing the hope of meeting them some day at her house, Mrs. Grose 




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concluded her remarks, which had been received with much cordial it j. Min 
R V. Dawson then explained why the meeting had been convened. Hindu ladies 
being unable to attend public meeting* with their husbands and brothers, had been 
called together to express for themselves their hearty congratulations, and to show 
their loyalty to the Queen Empress, who, like themselves, a woman, is peculiarly 
interested in what concerns women, and is anxious to alleviate their burdens and 
sufferings. The speaker added that the customs which formerly bound the women 
of India had not to be endured by those present, and it was sincctcly to be hoped 
that tlie amount of freedom and learning which the men of India enjoyed might 
soon be the happy portion of India’s women also. Mrr. S. P. Ethiraja Ammal, a 
Zenana student, and wife of Mr. & P. Narasimmalu Naidu, Editor of the Crmat, 
then read in Tamil the Address to Her Majesty’, which it was proposed to seed. 
The Address was heartily adopted. The graver portion of the proceedings having 
been concluded, those present were favoured by a piano solo by Mrs Bcddy, a song 
from Mrs Long, a duct from Mrs Monk Jones and Miss E. V. Dawson, and a second 
piano solo by Mrs. Bodcy. Half an hoar's conversation followed, and meanwhile 
preparations were made for a magic lantern exhibition. The portrait of Her Majesty 
fitly formed the first and the last picture on the sheet. During an interval in the 
programme, the National Anthem was sung in Tamil. 

ClIDDALORE (SOUTH ARCOTj. 

Grand demonstrations were made at Coddalorc on the aoth June, in honour of 
Her Majesty. Early in the morning the European residents in the town met at the 
Meeting Room, and held a special Thanksgiving Service, at lie dose of which 
they proceeded to the maidan, and played a cricket match. Her Majesty's 
health was drunk with enthusiasm, and hearty cheers were given. The Royal 
Standard was kept flying at the. flagstaff all day, and the ships in the toads were 
dressed in flags. In the evening there was a brilliant display of fireworks from the 
SA. Printifna A Urge number of people assembled cm the beach to witness it. 

BENKANIKOTA (SALEM). 

A large and tastefully decorated Pandal had been cxcctcd in front of the Deputy 
Tahsildat's Cutchcrry, on the roadway leading to which several triumphal arches, 
bearing appropriate mottoes, were placed. A portrait of Her Majesty, in a well- 
decorated tiamc, was placed on an elevated teat, specially constructed fee it, in 
the pandal. About 4,000 people met here on the morning of the roth June. The 
Deputy Tahsildai and Sub-Magistrate, Mr. Bhawani Sunker Row, read the proposed 




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congratulatory telegram to Her Majesty, and the people cheered. Several speeches 
were then made, at the close cf which an Imperial salute of ror guns was feed by 
the Police. 'Hie portrait was then placed in a decorated palanquin, and taken in 
procession through the decorated streets of the town, accompanied by music and 
dancing parties. The procession halted at several places, and garlands were placed 
round the portrait. The procession returned at r t.M., when a tfeat was given to 
the boys of the Middle am] Hindustani Schools. Between noon and 4 about 
700 pooT people were fed. About 7 I .M. the gad of the Stri Oatraya Swarm temple 
was taken ia procession. 

DHARAPURAM (SALEM). 

More than x,ooo poor people were fed during the 20th June at the Local Fund 
market. The Mohammedan fakcera were fed separately. The streets of the town 
were decorated with festoons, and prayers were offered in the temples and mosques 
for the long life and prosperity of the Queen. In the evening there was a social 
entertainment at the Taluk Cutchcrry, and at night there was a procession of the 
gods, attended by native music. The procession halted at the •* Victoria Jubilee 
Well, 1 ’ where a nautch was held. The festivities terminated at midnight with a 
display of fee works, 

COOTY (BELLARY). 

A public meeting was held at 7 p.m. on the 20th June, in the Sanscrit School, 
which mas decorated for the occasion with evergreens and digs, and was also 
beautifully lighted. Mr. P. T. Rajagopalaclurur, Deputy Collector, presided. The 
Chairman opened the u Victoria Jubilee Library," and requested Mr. A. L* Narasim- 
Jwm, B.A., B.L, District Mans iff, to read the roles framed for its maintenance and 
management. Mr. Namimham complied. Mr. Raraachendra Rao, B.A., B.L., 
spoke a few words on the utility of a library. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman 
terminated tho proceedings. All present then passed to the adjoining rooms, 
where they wctc provided with refreshments by Mr. Y. Choudappah. 



JAMMALAMADUCU (CUDHAPAH). 

At 6 a.m. on the 20th June there was a large gathering of people, official and 
nen-offkial, in the local Fund School premises, which was decorated, and the con- 
gratulatory telegram to Her Majesty was cordially adopted. The people then went 
in prorcssion through the principal streets of the town, all of which were decorated, 
attended by nautch and bhajana parties. At 1 p.m. rice and money were liberally 
distributed among the poor. At night icvcral houses and the temples and mosques 
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JAYANKONDA SHOLAPURAM (TRICHINOPOLY). 

From an early hour on the joih Jane crowds from the neighbouring villages 
began to pour in to witness the concluding Jubilee festivities. At 7 prayets 
were offered for the Queen and the Royal Family in the Siva and Virfmu templet 
Then the poor of all castes and creeds, numbering about i,coo, were fed by the 
village Mutwiff, Manikkam Pillai, and Reagasami Aiycngar, late Manager, Uda> 
yaipolian Estate. At 4 p.m. the local gods were carried in procession to a grand 
pandal that had boon erected for the occasion near the bund of the “ Victoria 
Jubilee Fresh-water Tank,’' which is to be the permanent memoriil of the Jubilee 
in this place. In the absence of the Collector of the District, the ceremony of opening 
the tank was performed by Mr. H. Sobbaraya Aiyar, the Deputy Collector, who 
eulogised the labours of the Committee. The procession then passed through the 
streets of the town with music and dancing, being headed by the Deputy Collector. 
The street* were decorated, and several triumphal arches bearing appropriate 
inscriptions had been erected. At «o A.M. 1 public meeting was held under the 
auspice* of the member* of the Young Men’s Reading Room, at which the Deputy 
Collector presided. After a report Ivad been read by the Honorary Secretary, the 
Chairman offered a few words of advice to the member, a subscription list na* 
opened, and a proposal was set on foot to erect a permanent building for the 
Reading Room. The Chairman and other influential visitors subscribed literally 
for the purj»se. When the new building lias been constructed the name of the 
Society will be changed to "The Victoria Reading Room, JayankoodaShoIapuram.' 1 
Flowers and fan sufari were distributed at the close of the meeting. 

KODAIKANA 1 , (MADURA*. 

A special Service of Thanksgiving was held in the new Church at ^od-iicanal. 
Pulncy Hills on the morning of the roth June, when 3 congregation was 
present. The Right Rev. Bishop Caldwell of 'nnijj vc ||y > w ho officiated, preached 
the sermon. After origin of /ubilce*. the Bi*hop said 

" Soon >tl«r our Qufcn come to the throne, in iS*o. uben the was twmtycoe pan of agr, she 
an* hippily unitlcd «c Prince Albert, ifterwudi cillcd the Prince Consort, *»b> did mere to 
prcexee the hunnar, .Kfilotis, ami hippioeu U the Queen, mi not of the Qoren only bet cf 
the »l»de cuitniy, than inj other person coaH hive done He wis the Immder of the Greet 
t Slhn of 1851. of which all the Eihihitrani that hire since taken pUee in i 3 pom of the 
hwn the ootcome But he rendered eminent —nice to the country and the world iu 
,vv(t‘ rpiitnenl of life. The rtfisiraeot and cultare which now picviil were to a peat ntem 
owiovjrlf >ii itflocwcB I ccusilcr that lie occupied the ’tty tint place among all tbs 
iMMr’, ami prince* FngiiaS ha* ever w«n. K.en King Alfred 1 think como. .cou.1 One 

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gicit rtaioiteristie of Queen Victoria's reign has been hci loynlty to the CocxilalUxa. She 
has never set ter own opinion « things and her own judgment abom thoac of ter Minium 
awl Parliament. Soe hoi bsco strictly a Conititulional Sen, -reign, ami In thii respect she his 
Merited her imsedial* pr^lurt-on. especially Ckvtk* tba Third, whose obstinacy lost Aaerica to 
England— If leJcrii that can I* ailed * V« which prosed eventually so grot a gain to the 
world. Another charttUriitie of Her reign has hten the purity of her permenl character, irdreled 
in the purity of let Coin, as compared uieh the coins of former sovereigns, arvi the pnrvy cf her 
great officers of Slate, not one of whom iluirg Ira long reign has ever been accused of bribery or 
comtpaion. Her consistent profession of religion has also dore moch t& promole religious ife and 
Chrrlinn virtues throughout the country, own amongst those whose rrlgxn* cstod differed from 
lirr own ; and with the profession of religion a higher tunc of iioisli his at*. prevailed wherever 
her Inflame esteoded. The Qiein's chief personal chcnaeteiiuic hat been theayracothy for the 
scffeo ng she has iloayi displayed. Sire take, ue know, i warm Interest In cvctytHng in which 
her people are uutrv-i.il, and males herself acquainted with everything lha! passes. Em whit I 
chiefly rtfe to. and chiefly arltnire, i- flic ready and Ivearty sympathy of the trlcgnnr.of uadokaoe she 
and. In every pert cf the world, m *:>on as she hem of any disaster. This ha- greatly cede a red 
Ires not only to the English people hut to nil people of every rice and creed throi^hoat the wvrid- 
I tired UK My anything of the ur,paialUlul pragma rr.ide during th* Queen's reign in nliseatlso, 
ia everything that tends to promote the corofart and wrifaie of fhe psopie, in aU the Miracts. 
nnd in all the fine aits, at they are called, in which the Queen has proved herself no mein 
prcAeirnt. The Victor ton Era will b* inown in futore ages as the era of progress. An 
Imperial Institute r. abxit to he est.nUi.lied in England for tbt petpcfunl exhibition nnt 
promotion of all the Iminslria in the world, and this will, I hope, prom to be > worthy enmmern. 
nr’lHn cf the Jubilee we are ralthrsling this day. In this chore h, recently ereeio.1 for the bitter 
petfomianti of the worship of the Church of Eagbod, 1 cancel bat ral! to mieri the wonderful 
rcn.al of faiih, Church life, and Christian seal which has token place during th* Q teen's reign, 
coedal!. In tk Church of England. In .wry great motrment there b sure to he n ptnporlion of 
paroaa wire bring dnenriit on a good muse by their nirraut, fit even hy wandreixfi off in a wrong 
direr tson, and <o h has teen in thU «a-e ; hot making all due allowunoc fnr lum.ni errors It must 
U Ddniltiml that the movetwet which has ltd during the lass fifty years to the erect*® of such n 
multitude of Sreawiful churches. to the founHeg of so many excellent inacitulons, to the improve 
ia such a degree of the exteranh of Church itunfdp, and to th. formation of so many tpbcopal 
>®* "d episcipol mwos thremghout th: world, man tse a muvemeni for wliich — shoal! Ik 
, h,niiui“ aml ,0 * “iidi the reign of Quern Victoria will always be remembered. 1 trust 
tint there giK.I W— '"1 all Ibr othtr good works, serial, moral, and religions, which have 
di.uigm.liei this reign, will nS dimicrih or larigwhlt a« live goes on, he will go on from year to 
year, from century to ceetury, o»ciB*lly locrouiog in rimlier nnd improving ra cnteUenoe nr -1 
froitfalncss, till the time arrives when it shall he apparent in all ifa. fulness of mcirsirg that ‘the 
ennh is th. I-urd'. and the fulness thereof,’ run "heft, the Juhilo* 0< <l“ Utivmc dan be' 
retail'll nl with univireal r-yoiciigs." 

MALAPURAM (MALABAR). 

Early in the morning of lhe soih June a salute of fifty gum war; tired, nil-. 1 
by a distribution of rice to the poor, which was personally supervised V* -r. 
Wedderbum, the Special Assistant Collector. Over t.ooo poor people wo art. 
The Queen’s portrait was unveiled, and carried in procession on an elcplia with 




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music, singing, kc., to the Special Assistant Collector’s office. The ceremony of 
unveiling the portrait was performed by Mr. Wcddcrburn in the presence ol a 
numerous aMiinblage, including all the officers of the detachment Mr. K. U. 
Naravana Menon laving addressed the meeting, tiiepeopL* proceeded to the maidan 
in front to witness sports and acrobatic performances. At 8 p.m. there was a fine 
display of fireworks. 

MANAPARAI (TRtCltlNOPOLV). 

The Jubilee was celebrated here with much Mat on the aoth June under the 
auspices of the members of the load Reading Room. About 500 poor people were 
fed, and die Mohammedan Deputy Tahsildar entertained the Mohammedan 
poor of the town. The Tahaldar of Kulitalai distributed doths to the most 
deserving among the poor. About *50 people of all castes were feasted in the 
afternoon. At nightfall the town was illuminated. About 8 o'clock a meeting 
was held in the Roman Catholic School Hall, which was tastefully decorated with 
evergreens, and was well illuminated. The schoolboys enacted a few dramatic 
scenes, and piires were distributed to tbhia. Speeches were made in English by 
A. Rajahbuhadur Mudelliar, Sub-Registrar, 3 nd in Tamil by his Head Clerk, V. 
I’eriasawmy Aiycr. The tweakers e»pamted on the private virtues of the Queen 
Empress, and on die menu of her administration. The usual distribution of 
sandal, flowers, fan safari, and rose-water followed. After music and tinging, the 
meeting litukc up with three cheers for Her Majesty. 

MANJERl (MALAUAIt;. 

The rejoicings on the aoth June commenced at 8 o' dock in the morning, when 
a public meeting, which was very largely attended, was held at the Cuichetry Hall- 
Mi. Manjeri Karanainulpad was unanimous!) voted to the chair. After van on 5 
speeches the Chairman, followed by those around him, moved out of the Hall into 
the Cutcherry compound, and planted a jack tree as a Jubilee Memorial. Others 
did tlie same, and fifty such trees were planted At the conclusion of the ceremony 
cheers were given for Her Majesty. Special prayers for Her Majesty were ofiered 
in ail places of worship in the town, and a large portrait of the Queen Empress was 
ui veiled by Mr. Wedderburn, the Special Assistant Collector. The poitiait was 
tlie carried in procession to Mallapuraro and Tircoc, and on the >•« it was 
brought back to Mar.jen in procession, with tom-toms and music, and i rat ailed 
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WETTAPALAIYAM (COIMBATORE). 

On the morning of the joth June apedal service* were held in the I-ondon 
Mission Church and other places of worship for tire long life and prosperity of the 
Queen Empress, and at 4 l'.H. a large procession of schoolboys and the general public 
passed along the main rood. A portrait of Her Majesty was carried in front of the 
proccsrion, and hands 0 1 native musicians and Eniln dancers were in attendance, 
"llie procession reached the Jubilee Panda!, which wn 3 decorated with diflerent 
inscriptions and mottos At 5 o’clock the Police fired a feu dt jek. Races, 
sports, Sec., followed, and continued till dark. A display of fireworks then took 
place, and the people were entertained in a refreshment booth, and fan safari and 
Cowers were distributed. On the following morning a treat was given to the school 
children, and money was distributed to about 400 poor people. 

MULKI (SOUTH CANARA). 

The fiftieth anniversary of the Accession uf Her Majesty the Queen Empress of 
India was celebrated here with great trial. Special services were held in honour of 
the day in all Hindu, Christian, and Mohammedan placet of public worship. A 
public meeting was held at 2 r.M. in the Hall of the Town School, which had been 
tastefully decorated for the occasion. The proceedings of die meeting commenced 
by the Chairman explaining the event which they had met to celebrate. Mr. M. 
Mukunda Rao made a speech in Canarese, after which the Rev. Mr. Eble. of the 
Basel Mission, offered a prayer in Canatese at the request of the meeting. The 
fujarits of the Hindu temples distributed sweetmeats, &c. {Jraiad ), in token 
of the services held in their temples, and recited Sanscrit verses, invoking the richest 
blessings of the Almighty on Her Majesty. Two Canarese songs prepared for the 
occasion by a poet of the station were sung. One of the songs consisted of a prayer 
for the Queen Empress, while tlic other was a brief description of the celebration of 
the Jubilee of Her Majesty in India. After the singing there were performances of 
various kinds, and a Mussulman musician entertained the audience with some 
music on the laranf. Sugar, fan safari, and sweetmeats were distributed among 
those assembled, and rose-water was sprinkled. Fragrant sticks were burnt in 
the hall all the time. A native band was in attendance. The meeting dispersed 
with three beany cheers for Her Majesty, and a vote of thanks to the Mission 
Agents for the use cf the hall. 

NAHDYAL (KURNOOLJ. 

This town was decorated on the seth June with festoons, palms, &c. Prayers 
in the several temples ar.d mosques for the long life and reign of Her Majesty were 




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oScrcd in the rooming, and in the evening the sacred buddings were beautifully ilia, 
ruinated. A nautch was held in the premises of the Local Fond Normal School 
Hall at night, at which the chief inhabitants of the town were present. Tire Hall, 
which was brilliantly lighted, was crowded Three sets ot nautch girls danced, and 
several Hindustani and Sanscrit songs were sung by amateurs. An English dance 
followed, arxi cheers resounded from all parts of the building. The telegram 
to the Queen Empress adopted by the Committee at Madias was read and oplaincd 
to the audience in Tamil, Telugu, Malnyalim, Canarese, Mahratti, and Hindustani. 
Tbe telegram was approved. T he Chairman, Mr. Vencatajagga Row, then made 
a speech, in which he pointed out the marked advance Kumcol had made of late 
years. Sandal, flowers, pan safari, and rose-water were distributed, and three 
cheers were given for Her Majesty. 

NEGAPATAM (TANJORE-. 

Tbe fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne was observed 
on the aoth June in a roost befitting manner. Mr- Pedro, of the local Bank, 
made arrangements to hold a Jubilee meeting in his HalL There was a very large 
gathering of people of all classes. The chair was taken by Mr. R. Morris, the 
Head Assistant Collector. At the close of the meeting the National Anthem was 
sung, the whole audience joining heartily in it. 

ONGOLE (NELLORE). 

Sports of various kinds were held on the aoth June, in which the boys and girls 
of the school took port. After the sports prizes were distributed, and the school 
children sat down to an excellent treat provided for them. At night a Panda 1 
erected opposite the Municipal School was illuminated, and here, at 9 o’clock, a 
meeting was held, with Mr. Moberiy. C.S., in the chair. There was a large gathering 
of people present The Chairman made a speech, and read the proposed Madras 
congratulatory telegram to the Queen Em pres*. The telegram was adopted with 
acclamation, and the National Anthem was sung. Three hearty cheers were given for 
Her Majesty, a ftu it jsit was fired by the Police, and a display of fireworks followed. 
The proceedings terminated with a nautch, and the distribution ol pan safari. 

OJCHTERLONY VALLEY (NILGIRIS). 

The aoth June was observed in a very k>ya! manner by tl>c planters of South- 
East Wynaad. The chief event of the day was a Jubilee service held at Laurisi on 
Store by the Rev. A. W. L. Smith, Chaplain of the District. Most of the planters 
and their families from Neddivottum, Gudalur, and the Valley attended this service, 





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in which they joined most heartily. The offertory, which was a very handsome one, 
was for the completion of the Chtirch at Gudalur. The National Anthem brought 
the service to a close. 

PALCfUUT (MALABAR). 

On the ecth June the bazaars acre decorated, and tarings of leaves were sus- 
pended at intervals across the reads. In the evening there was an illumination. A 
special service, conducted by the Rev. W. Dilger, of the Basel Mission, was held 
in Trinity Church. The attendance was good. The musical portion of the service 
was most creditable to Mrs. Dilger, who presided at the harmonium, and to those 
who volunteered their services as chorister*. The church was profusely decorated 
with crotons, palm-leaves, fetns, and flowers. After the service, three trees to 
commemorate the Jubilee were planted by three ladies in the church compound. 
The Rev. \V. Dilger (who lad already peached an eloquent sermon suitable to the 
occasion) made an appropriate addreM: alter the planting of the trees. The com|uny 
separated after having sung the National Anthem, and given three cheers for tlie 
Queen Km press. 

PARAUATW (SALEM). 

The fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne was 
celebrated at this town on June aoth with great Mat. A large and enthusiastic 
meeting was held in the “Jubilee Hill " in front or the “ Victoria Ledge,” which 
was rapidly approaching completion. Native music played all day, and prayers for 
Her Majesty's long life were offered in all the temples. A treat was given to the 
school children, and over joo poor persons, including the labourers employed in 
the construction of the “ Victoria Lodge," were sumptuously fed. x\t night the 
public offices were brilliantly illuminated. Pan safari was distributed. Great 
enthusiasm prevailed. 

PENUKONDA (ANASTAPCR). 

At daybreak on the acrh June a salute of 31 guns wa* fired, and al 7 o'clock 
a meeting was held in Ramasawmy's temple for the purpose of opening a Choultry 
which a citizen of Pcnufcond.i, Mr. Etigowny Hanumiah, has established as a per- 
manent memorial of Her Majesty's Jubilee. The Choultry is situated within tire 
precincts of the temple, which was beautifully decorated. A large gathering of 
people witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Mr. B. Madcod, the ftcad 
Assistant Collector, who made an excellent speech.. Mr. H. Krishna Rao, the District 
MunsiS, also addressed the meeting. Other speeches were made in the vernacular, 
and the village priest performed the Hindu ceremonial o! worshipping the god 




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Ganaisa, and breaking a cocoanut. The Chairman hating declared the " Jubilee 
Choultry" open, sweetmeats and mangoes were distributed among the school 
children peesent. The assembly then marched in precession, headed by music, 
to the plot of ground adjoining the Fort ditch, near the northern entrance to 
the town (measuring about two acres), which Mr. H. Krishna Rao had 
resolved to present to the town for a Fruit Garden. Mr. Mackod performed 
the ceremony cf planring the first tree — a grafted mangoe — in the “Jubilee 
Park.” Cheers were given for Her Majesty at frequent intervals. A pro- 
cession then marched ro the house of the Head Assistant Collector, where the 
school children were feasted. The poor were fed during the day. Spans were held 
in the afternoon, and at 7 r.w. there was a grand procession of the temple gods, with 
native music. The procession halted at the northern gate of the temple, where the 
Memorial Lamp was lighted by Mrs. Mucleod, and the people cheered. 

RAMNAD (MAPURAI. 

Early in the morning of the ?oth June the Minor Zemindar held a State 
Durbar, when the usual presentations were made. At 10 am. about 700 
Brahmins were fed at throe different places erected for the Smaithas, Vaishnavas, 
and Madhvas respectively. The poor -01 the town were liberally fed in the Estate 
Choultry. Later on services were held in the Protestant and Roman Catholic 
churches, and prayers were offered in all. the mosques and temples throughout the 
Zemindary, the Minor Zemindar attending the service in the great temple in the 
Palace. At 3 P.w. a procession left the Palace under an Imperial salute of 
31 guns. Her Majesty’s portrait, decked with flowers, was placed in the State 
howdah on the Stale elephant, which was beautifully capariwicd. The elephant was 
preceded by all the ancient insignia of this State. On the right rode the Minor 
Zemindar in full uniform, bearing the Royal Sword; and on the left rode his 
brother, also in full uniform, bearing the Royal Standard, hoisted on a lance. The 
Palace band and elephants preceded the procession, and the high officials of the 
State brought up the rear. When the provision reached the gate of the Magis- 
trate's office a halt was made, and a "Jubilee Lamp," erected by Mr. Henry, the 
Head Assirant Collector, was formally declared open. The company reached 
Lakshmiporam at 3 p.m. The portrait was taken out of the howdah, and was 
carried by die Minor Zemindar and Mr. T. Rajah Ram Kao to the Chuttram gate, 
and placed on a lace carpet under a canopy, supported by four silver posts. The 
Palace Dalayars, with swords drawn, took up positions in front of the picture, form- 
ing a guard of honour. Sports were neat held, and prises distributed to the 




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winners. The spocts included hone races, lent pegging, elephant race, donkey 
race, fiit lace, sack race, three-legged race, chuty race, wrestling, '.ingle-stick, and 
fencing. The sports being over, tl>c whole place was illuminated. The illumina- 
tion of the tank >U especially excellent. The hundreds of Lamps around it and 
the illumined hoars produced a charming effect. Music was played on an ariston. 
The Minor Zemindar rose, amid much applause, and addressed the large assembly. 
Mr. Kotaisaumy Timer, the Suh- Division Zemindar, next delivered an eloquent 
address in Tamil, and the Head Assistant Collector made a speech. Sweetmeats 
■Acre next distributed to the school children, and attar and fan safari to the 
audience. Everybody present then stood up, and the National Anthem stas sung 
by the Church Choir, the Zemindar and others joining heartily in the hymn. A 
banquet was laid out in tents for (he European guests, and at 9.30 P.st a grand 
display of firework* took place on the bund of the tanks. The proceedings closed 
with three hearty clwers for the Queen Empress, in which the multitude of people 
present joined. 

RAN 1 PET (NORTH ARCOT). 

At 8 A.&L on the Joth June the inhabitant turned our in large numbers to witness 
the ceremony of opening tlx- new Reading Room, the foundation stone of which 
was laid on the 1 6th February. The Rev. Mr. Conklin presided on the occasion, 
and performed the cxtcraony of declaring the Roam open. Cheers were given for 
Her Majesty, foe the Collector of the District, for the Assistant Collector, and for 
the Chairman. A liberal distribution or' garlands, fan safari, &c. and the 
sprinkling of rose-water followed. The meeting terminated with the singing of the 
National Anthem. 

SHOEING!! CK [NORTH ARCOT> 

During the roth June ttbiskakamt were performed in the Hindu temple on the 
hill, in the name of Her Majesty, and there were great rejoicings in the town. 'Ihe 
poor were fed, and at night the gods of the Vishnu and Siva temples were carried 
round the town in prccewtion, aeo.tii|xinied by Hindu music and dancing girls. At 
tire conclusion of the procession, the District MunsitT made a speech appropriate to 
tl>e occasion. The proceedings terminated with three hearty cheers for the Queen 



TADPATRI IANANTAPUP). 

Early on the rath June prayers few the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty 
were offered in all Hindu and Mohammedan places of worship. About 500 poor 
people were fed between 9».v.and 1 p.m. Tic streets were decorated with fcaoons. 




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A meeting ris held in the Taluk Cutcherry at a p.m., and was largely attended, 
Mr. J. Balls, the President of the Jubilee Committee, taking the chair. The portrait 
of the Queen Empress was placed in a prominent position. The proceedings began 
with native mustc and singing. Then Mr. Vjjiaraghavutu N'atdu, on belialf of the 
President, addressed the meeting :n Telugu on the blessings of Her Majesty's 
administration, and was followed by Messrs. Chcngal Rao, and the Rev. Mr. 
Williams. The Jiub-PosimaMcr, Mr. Jafler Hussain Sahib, addressed the meeting 
in Hindustani. The Madras congratulatory telegram to the Queen Empress was 
read in three different languages, and was unanimously adopted. Garlands and fan 
sxfari were distributed, and three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. The 
portrait was carried inproecssou at 6 p.m. through the town, accompanied by muon 
and dancing. The procession returned to the Taluk Cutcherry at 9 p.m. 



TANJORE {TANJOREJ 

On the aoth June a public meeting was held at the Reading Room. Tanjore, 
at which Mr. S A. Samiiutha Iyer presided. The Chairman spoke of the manifold 
blessings showered upon India during the reign of the Queen Empress. A Jubilee 
Memorial Library, for the use of the public, was inaugurated in connection with 
the Reading Room. The meeting terminated with three cheers for Her Majesty. 
The Volunteers held a title meeting at the range. A large tent was pitched on 
the ground, where light refreshments were served. Filing commenced at 6 a. sc, anil 
ceased at noon. Several small money prizes were competed for, after the distribu- 
tion of which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and the 
National Anthem was sung. 



TIRIPATUR (SALEM DISTRICT*. 

A public meeting of the inhabitants of the town was held at 5.30 p.m. on the 
»cth June, and was very largely attended. Dr. C. W. W. Martin, the District Judge, 
presided. After the meeting was over, a procession, in which the leading men in 
the town took part, and attended with music, marched from the Post Office to a 
tent pitched near Boopathiroyans tank. On arriving at the latter place, Dr. Martin 
laid, with the usual ceremonial, the foundation stone for the improvement and 
extension of the tank as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. The guard of honour 
presented arms, and the assembly cheered. An Imperial salute was then fired. 
The Chairman having resumed his scat, a Jubilee portrait of the Queen Empress 
was taken round, and shown to the people, who saluted it. Flowers, pan iufan- 
and rose water, &c., were distributed. A vote of thanks having been passed to the 

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Chairman. three cheer* were given for him, and ibe proceedings terminated with 
ihrcc hearty cheer* for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. 

TRICH1NOPOLY (TRICHINOPOLV). 

By permission of Lieutenant-Colonel J. I-L M. Barnett, Commandant of the 
4th Pioneer}, Subadar Major Mahomed Baig Bahadur of that corps made 
arrangement* with the rest of the native officer*, all non-commissioned officers, men 
and public followers who heartily and unanimously co-operated with him, to celebrate 
the Queen's Jubilee on the aoth June. The buildings occupied by the Regimental 
Girl*' Schools and Reading Club were set apart for this purpose, and decorated with 
Rags, festoons, Si C A magnificent I’andat was erected in front of these building*. 
The whole place was illuminated at night The Queen's ‘‘Jubilee Portrait 'was 
set up in the Centre Room. There were present the Collector of Tridiinopoly 
and almosr all the European gentlemen and ladies residing in this town, the 
regimental officers, both European and native, and some pensioned native 
officers. The officers and regimental guest* took their seats in the Pandal, after 
visiting the rooms, at 10 p.m. There they heard the benefits of Her Majesty’s reign 
described in English by the Regimental Schoolmaster. The translation* of hi* 
remarks were also read in Hindustani, Tamil, and Telugu. 160 rank and file, who 
paraded in review order under a native officer, cow fired a feu de foie and gave three 
cheers, after which a few men were pot through the bayonet exereire. The officer* 
und guests drank the health of the Queen Empress, garlands of flowers were distri- 
buted, and rose-water sprinkled. The gill* attending the Regimental School sang a 
song praying for Her Majesty’s long life and prosperity. They were accompanied 
by native music The regimental band wa* in attendance. Some of the drummers 
disguised themselves as ncgtocs, and played a farce. Tncn there appeared two men 
and a boy in Burmese disguise, and amused the assembly a great deal. The 
assembly then witnessed some gymnastic performances. A brilliant display of 
fireworks followed, which lasted till midnight, when the band played "God save the 
Queen,' aDd the assembly dispersed. 

VELLORE (NORTH ARCOTk 

The zerh day of June was a day of universal rejoicing with the people of 
Vellore. Festoon* and evergreens graced the principal building* of the city, while 
private residences were decorated in humbler ways. At daybreak a thanksgiving 
service was held in the Foit Church, a large congregation being present. The 
Hindu gc<l* of the place were collected on the Esplanade, whitlur they were taken 





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in procession, with music, through the streets. At sunset there were illuminations 
and bonfires, and some of the principal buildings of the place were magnificently lit 
up. Mishakamt and Arrhantu were performed in the Hindu temples, and prayers 
for Her Majesty were said in the Mohammedan mosques. The European portion of 
the inhabitants met at the house of Mr. Andrew, the Sub-Collector, and drank to the 
health and long life of the Queen Empress. A procession of the people of Vellore 
marched to the bouse of Mr. Andrew, to offer their congratulations to their “Sovereign 
Mother" on the happy event of the Jubilee Then followed a mutch by the 
dancing-girls attached to the temple establishment. The National Anthem was 
sung enthusiastically. Garlands of flowers were placed round the racks of Mr. 
Andrew, Colonel J. B. Taylor, and Colonel Stevenson. and rose-watei was sprinkled. 
The deputation then withdrew, and marched lack to the Esplanade, where there 
was a good display of fireworks, at the close of which sugar and pan sttfari were 
lavishly distributed. The gods were then carried back to their respective temples, 
in procession, escorted by the local dignitaries. 

VIZIANAGRAM [VIZ AG A PAT AM). 

As the Maharajah was absent in Madras at the official celebration of Hct 
Majesty's Jubilee on the 16th February last, he determined to have another celebra- 
tion on the anniversary day itself. He therefore gave a grand ball at the Mothi-Mahal 
Palace within the Fort. About fifty of the local and neighbouring officials, officers, 
and other gentlemen, were able to avail themselves of His Highness’s invita- 
tion The ball commenced about to p.&l, and was kept up, with an interval for 
supper at midnight, with much spirit until neatly 3 a.m. Tie Palace was illuminated, 
a large transparency of the Royal Coat-of-Anns being displayed over the entrance 
gate to the Fort, and a portrait of Her Majesty over the Palace itself. Small lights 
were exhibited on the ramparts and the neighbouring houses. A portrait of Her 
Majesty occupied a prominent position in the supper room, surmounted by a large 
crown and a silver star, with “ 50 Years" inscribed in the centre, and “ God save 
car Empress ” in gold letters on a crimson scroll, and supported by the Royal 
Standard and the Union Jack. The Maharajah attended by his staff received the 
guests as they arrived. The troops paraded in front of the Palace. The entertain- 
ment concluded with a magnificent display of fireworks At the supper His High- 
ness proposed Her Majesty's health in appropriate terms, and Mr. Turner, the 
Collector ami Agent of the Governor, replied in a few v»cll-choscn words, and 
proposed the health of the popular, loyal, and hospitable Maharajah. The toasts 
were drunk with enthusiasm. The houses of the Maharajah’s staff were prettily 




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illuminated. On the 2 trxl instant, Colonel Pucklc and the officers of the 28th 
Regiment M.I. entertained all the gentlemen of the nation at dinner, at which the 
Maharajah was present. There '*Ui also a sptcial Jubilee gymkhana meeting on 
the 20th and sand. when several races were well contested. On Thursday, the 2.3rd, 
a dance was given by the ladies in the station, and went off exceedingly well 



WAU.AJAPET (NORTH ARCOTJ. 

At to o'clock on the morning of the 20th June, a large number of the inhabit- 
amt cJ the town assembled in the Taluk Cutcherry to witness the ceremony of 
laying the foundation stone of the new "Jubilee Hall” to be erected in front of the 
Cutcherry. The Rev. Dr. Hebhuis of the American Mission, Ranipett, presided, 
and performed the ceremony. Several speeches were made, the National Anthem 
was sung in chorus, and prayers for the long life of the Queen Empress were 
offered. At the close of the meeting garlands and fan sufvri were distributed. 
Special Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of public worship in the 
evening, and at night tire town was illuminated, and there was a procession of the 
temple gods through the streets. Fireworks were let off at intervals. Over 300 
people were fed, and sweetmeats were distributed. 

TRiCIIOOR (NATIVE COCHIN). 

The aoth June broke cloudy and threatening; but it eventually turned out a 
splendid day. In the grey of the morning the Maharajah's troops fired a Royal 
salute in front of the Cutcherry ; this »ws followed by the usual march past. At 
8 o'clock the UiU of the place assembled some three miles out of the town to 
witness the opening of the “Victoria Jubilee Park" to the public; The Dewan 
Pcishcar, Mr. A. Sankariah, B.A., said a few appropriate words, and then the new 
iron gates were opened, and all passed through in procession, beaded by ten large 
elephints, with a fine poetiait of Her Majesty in a prominent position. The Park 
covers a large area, and is a roost charming spat on a hill ; in the centre is a 
handsome Mantapam erected in honour of Sir Mount smart Grant Duff The pro- 
ceedings terminated with three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress. At 2 o'clock a 
Urge gathering assembled in tire Promenade Gardens to witness the formal opening 
of a Mantapam in honour of Mr. J. C. Har.nyngton, the British Resident. It is a 
handsome building in the Tanjore style cf architecture. A fine Pandal had been 
erected at the back of the Mantapam. wliere music was played at frequent 
intervals. The building was adorned with a few excellent photographs, taken by 
Mr. Hannyngton. Mr. Sankariah expressed the pleasure it afforded him to declare 




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ihe building open, and to commemorate the cecarion still further, suggested that 
three cocoa-nut trees be planted, one for the Queen Empress, one for the Maharajah, 
and the third for Mr. Hanoynglon. This being pre-eminently the land of the 
cocoa-nut, it was thought no more suitable tree could be chosen. Accordingly Mr. 
J. S. Sealy was requested to plant a young cocoa-nut tree in honour of the Queen 
Empress, which he did, at the same time expressing his appreciation of the honour 
done him, and the great pleasure it gave him. Mr. Tcnivenkura CHarrinr, the 
Judge, did the same on behalf of the Maharajah ; and the Dewatt Pcishcar himself 
planted the third nut in the name of Mr. Hannyngton. This ceremony being 
concluded sports were held. During the afternoon a Jsu de pit was bred by His 
Highness* troop* Nair girls sang some native song* Badminton and lawn 
tennis were played with great zest by a few, and afforded amusement to many, till 
the shade* of evening put a stop to the games. The thirsty ones then refreshed 
themselves with tea. A little later a concert of native music was held in the 
Hannyngton Muntapam, and amongst others Mr. Teruvcnkuta Charriar, Judge 
of Tricboor, sang several songs with great taste, including a Jubilee ode in 
Tamil, which he had composed. The Muntapam and Gardens were prettily 
illuminated. 

sand ur isandur). 

On the 20th June the Palace and nil the public buildings, together with some 
private dwellings were decorated, and garlands of leaves were hung in festoons over 
the main streets. Byjp.K. *13 poor adults and 197 children who had assembled 
at the PjlUcc gate?, received a money dole. A procession then set out from the 
Palace, consisting of the Rajah, his hrother and his son-in-law, the Dewan, Mr. J. 
Firth and family, the officials, and a large number of townspeople, preceded by 
music. Passing the Hospital, the Post Office, and the Police Station, the procession 
turned to the right by the road leading fast the Vithoba temple, and in about half 
an hour reached the new building intended for the use of the Anglo- Vernacular and 
Sanscrit School. This building, though not quite finished, is in a forward state of 
preparation, part of the roof being already pat on. It wz* decorated with fcuoons 
of foliage, and lighted with pretty Chinese lanterns. The hall was soon filled, and 
so were the two verandah*. An address in Canarese was read by the Munshi, 
Mr. K. Abdul Rahim, setting forth briefly the nuny benefits that luve accrued to 
India during Her Majesty's reign, and declaring the Rajah's desire to commemorate 
the present joyful celebration by naming the building the ‘‘Victoria Jubilee School- 
room.” After acclamations a speech was made by Mr Ragliavendra Achary, the 
master of the School, followed by Tccitation of a Sanscrit poem by the Sanscrit 




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teacher, Mr. Komar Bhatt, competed in honour of Her Majesty's Jubilee- The 
National Anthem was now sung by the Dewan, his wife, and four children, 
accompanied by the hnrnor.iutn, which was played by the Dewax. The people 
again flapped their hands, and shouted in Canarcsc " Victory to Queen Victoria ' " 
Some native singing and musk followed, and after the distribution of fum safari, 
the crowd dispersed- Afterwards the Rajah had a nautch at the Palace, which a 
large number of people attended. 






ALLUSIONS IN THE NARRATIVES 

Explained by the late Mr. VrftiAUXUK Rauiesgak, CS.L, Ac. 



is no! a part o* ibr daily ritual in 
pjgodas bit U performed on extraordinary oren- 
nix* It it the act of imsting the ged 
ct^tr.CQiiLy, with tbe view cd tenuring 
pollutko, or defilement. C'J, 
powder mixed with water, water taken from 
tender coro*avrt\ and aromatic substances are all 
rad in tbt Imsge, and the ceremony is 



renoring any 
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mpanted by the rwrila) of appropriate hymes 
from the Veda*. The image » then drapoJ and 
teoxuieL Offerees of fcod. flowers 
fruit ire then made, and the gei is worshiped. 

Artk xw* is tha: pan :< the Hindu worship 
wfckh coniins in praise. He priest takes i quix.- 
titv of txkui (Ocymam Siactnn} and Sowcre m a 
ul»rr: rrc fee* wb* I w c*]kd .vth*/r*ua«*r« 
(bteraliy- United tmneOwhSth reeouttx the 
atribatet. and lauds tire exploits of the deity 
daring his seven! mrimaicos ca earth; and 
offers fotJuUsi izd fk/wers at the tec t of the 
image. This ceremony a nppoied to free tr< 

cerwrn m who** nunc. «e for wfestn benrffe it it 

nfffbrmnl. from life fra* which he any be suffer- 
lag. ce to which he is liable, and to confer upon 
him the blowing of the god. 

AiAtaznikmm is a performowc in whkh 
eight differed things are done, or attended to by 
the wme pereoa at the **rr<. time. For instance, 
he pUjs at ch»» with o« pemcc ; he answer* 
qors&ces pot :o him by irccher; be composes 
and ttcf.cz a peers of a girea metre, and oa a 
given subject ; tad so cm. 

£x\gtez*ixm k the oxw of three well-known 
ejdc poems in Sanscrit, which deacxilcs the life, 
aid detail* the exploits of VU* au la his locum* 
tfoe x& Krishna It a read in order to invoke the 
hla^mgs of Krishca oa my penoo, or family cn 
wbxe btinlf it is read 

CkitAira This if t*< wme ** Vlrtu- 

ootn, bot dronrtnd ard oroamentnL 

Dufrihdxm of mu U! % fmrt, altar, <W.— 

His Is &tu>*aix on festive coiisions. 

Diitrihtfvn of nqar .— This a not a necessary 
put of every rejoicing, bat forms a foatcre of the 
ceremonial it berths. 

Krtk lau (a wont Kt! cm the western eeaart, 
and AlAmxaui (a word ured ca tic e&zar. coast) 
mean the same thing. An iroi talc is attach©! to 
a block of wxd. The tube is charged with gun- 
powder, with eiay over it, well rartmed in. 
This b taken atent during a pr«**ric©, «x fe*t»- 
xii], aid at short tetamk thw gunpowder b set tire 
to by the man la charge, and gems off with a krai 
report. 

AftwiroAMt-Whcn a god is taken in pcores- 



ska, mamarxff^ is a halt mark by the god in 
whit are called rxxnta/M. or open atone atnre- 
tores, resting ca Hone pillars, or In booths erected 
fcc the occasion. I: U considered very men- 
t^riout on the pan cf i person :o get the £*3 1 
real at hi* tosw, or t 



srs 



person oo grt the £>d to 
r booth. During the stay, 
, Catering* ire axdc to the 



whch u ctnemll* brief, offerings ir 
go?, ltd feed, friiU, ini ffpwas ore i^eribated 
to the i&scsibjed crowd. 

MnfyiHStyam. —Tern word literally r 
quest of death It is the h<**e-na®t of tbc 
Zemindar of SJ^aroouUa la tire Vimgtrwtam 
Distrtct. Hu capita! la caLcd Mi^wnjaya 
Nog amor, or the dty of Mrityanjayo. 

P.i* I a fori — Pan is the betel lei:, and mfari 
is the areci net. The natives of India chew this 
with lime It 3ny be slid to hr apart of thrir 
dity fiiod. No Ubuircr «n do hfi waA well 
srchuit a. \Vfhen one friend gees to see mother, 
it is etiquette to give /jn f *A jr> »he visitor 
before he ka\es tic house. There is so rejoicing 
of ity kind in Ivfw at whir+i the dntrihaeion of f*n 
ntt Arm a a <cc**xry icccmpaniir»e®t. 

/Vrfjafaw/— ^ This Is the toA distributed to 
people or.es it bu been offered to the gods ia tie 

meaa* worship in the prescribed maaaerby 
rtc.tiryhjmr» aid prayers offering low m, fniiu. 
fcxxl, Ac. Pkjsrta ut those who perfona pajt In 

acoov pmieacnt of 
fcstrotT. What hi a cold diasat 
sidored swnewhr. di»grreafcC< 
refreshing ia the tropica. 

AW/a/x/XafuAv —Thu consists cf two words. 
R%dn ltd Aiiskiic*. Xtrira mcics Siren tbc 
Destroyer, of the tziflSty of the Veda* A&tkak*** 
has already k?n explained. Tin word taken ia 
a whole means the allocating, or the ptrihao^n 
of Ruira. 

yvireuafle 1 / a it Krm % ebefly of mango leaves, 
artistically anaegrd. and fastened to itrit^s 
stretched boom entrano* to private «jweUit^ 
oa areas icee of frivste wjoiriotK ; or, in cnae of 
pib*ic pi worm* or rcjoldogs. across rcods or 
otrceit, attadifil un cither adc to the branches of 
avenue tree*, or to posts specially provided. 

(//iftcwMJ.— 1 Tim means literal! v rejerxing, bal 
:t general^ refers to the fftirel which takes place 



would U 

U P**M 



arxl 



,m ASt 



-This U a sdfoiestcd and self- 
n«r»ifg claiiot which is sippxoi to carry tb« gods 
throw* the skies. It ak> means the rwfl< (often 



ilttoi wxh gold I which coven the 
toliest pikrt cf the temple. 



ami 




THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



or 

HER MAJESTY THE OUEEN EMPRESS. 



The following is the lot of a telegram from the Right Honourable the 
Viscount Cron, G.C-B., Secretary of State foe India, to His Excellency the 
Right Honourable the Earl of Duffenn, G.M.S.I, &c, Viceroy and Governor 
General of India, dated London, ared February, 1887?— 

“ I am commanded by Her Imperial Majesty’ the Queen Empress to inform your 
Excellency that she ha* been much touched by the manifestation of Loyalty to her 
Throne and Person which has been evinced by all classes of her subjects in her 
Indian Empire in the celebration of this fiftieth year of her reign, and by the 
numerous messages of congratulation which have been communicated to Her 
Imperial Majesty. The Queen Empress desires you to assure her Civil and 
Military Officers, and the Princes, Chiefs and People of India, of the deep interest 
and affection with which she regards them, and of her heartfelt wishes for their 
prosperity and happiness." 




JUBILEE HONOURS CONFERRED IN MADRAS. 



The following appointments were announced in the Gnuttt of India on the 
i6th February, 1887 

THE STAR OF INDIA 

HU Excellency tbs Grind Master of the Most Exalted Order cf tie Star of India h poised to 
aco^u>cc that Her Majesty the Qoceo Kapron cf India hx* been gmku *iy pleased to mike 
the following appointment* to the nifl Order 

TO nr COMTANtOJC. 

The Honourable C Lai lea Gilbert Master. Modus Civil Service. Member c t the Council of HU 
Excellency the Goroscr of Fort St George. 

M. R. Ry. K. Sheshadri Iyer. BA. B.U, Doran to Hfe Highnoi the Maharajah of Mjvotc. 



THE INDIAN KMPIRF- 

Her Majesty the Queen and Kmjxw* «»f India baa Ue* gnckmUy pleased to make the Mowing 
appointment* to the Me* Krnxen: Order of Ac lodfen Empire r— 

70 BE XMOIfl COMMAhDEk. 

HU Highncw the Honourable Pxuiajiati Aaand* Gajapiri Ra* Maharajah of VUiiarcram. and 
Member of the UgUlaUte Crnmdl of HU Excellency the Governor of Fort St. George. 

TO BB COM TAJ.’! ON. 

M. K- Ry. Mb ChtomI fto- Ptnialo Guo, SopeOnwiMBitf ol SuajM u>d St.tioo.ry, 
UMih. 

PERSONAL DISTINCTIONS. 

70 ni KBsottr lArrmoi. 

Htr Majesty the Qorcn and Empeeis of India bu been ffitftted to wofrr the b occur of 
Kaighib»d cc the nndermenbDned gentleman : — 

M. R. Ry. P. S. RasAswami MadeOlir, C.1B, Sheriff of Madras. 

TO ax MAMAUAUOPADKYAYA. 

HU Sicelkocy the Viceroy ami Corer nor General U pleased eo con&r the title of Mill am- 
hopadhyiya ujoo the following gentlemen ai a pesacual dUttOttfon j— 

M. R- Ky. M. Ra*u StoiyUr. 

M. R. Ry. T. Srikrshm Titichiriyar. 

M. R. Ry. S. SrimAn Pariwra Alit/hisecgan Bhuitrx. 

M. R. Ry. T. VcaUtn JUngacbariyir. 

TO BE ‘MARS-CL-ULAMA. 

Has Exceflecy the Viceroy and Owmor-Crocral U pleased to confer the title of Shaanil- 
Uhaa upon the following gentlemen 11 a personal dUu^etka *— 

Haji Mitlvl Bokr-od dm Sayy>d Mnhhammid Khidcrl. 

Hafir MilM Wad LatfulU. 

Maulavl Tamiish Khan Bakadv. 



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Jubilu Honfiuti Conferred in Madras . 



230 



to pc ha;a:i. 

His Excellency the Viceroy end Goferecr Gaxttl U pleased to c 
gentlemen the tele of Rajah is a pcrvral distinction r— 

The HcmocnKe T. Rami Row* Member of tbe Legislative - 
Governor of Fort St George, and Vakil cf tbe High Court, Modus. 



up:a the underm rationed 



Council of H« Excellency tbe 



TO PE DIWAPT XX HM>IA. 

Hh Excellency tbe Viceroy nod Gowrcor-Gemrral is pleased to confer upon the undermentioned 
gentlemen the title of Dcwin Bobidar 1* a pencnnl dinction j — 

M. R. Ry. T. Venkaswixni R ow, Firs* Auiitaaf Revenue Secreurur, Madras. 

M. R. Ry. J. Lakshoikncto Row PunuJv, Deputy Director of Revenue Settlement, Modus. 
M. R. Ry. P. Srinivasa Row Giro, Jtrfge of tbe Court of Small Cause*. Madras. 



TO BB BRAW BAHADUR. 

His Excellency the Viceroy tod GovesuocGeneral is pleased to confer upon the (indcrwcntttnad 
gentlemen tha titl# ot Khan Bohtdnr is 1 perenoal e!istf->:i >:n j— 

Mahomed lihak, Sahib Bahadur; Assistant Paymaster of Carnatic Stipends 
GhslArn Mohacaned Hiiiir Sihib* Inspector cf Police. Madras. 

Haji Mahomed AWuIli Bidsfca Sahib, Merchant, Modnr. 

TO IK Ul 1AHADCK. 

Ha F.icrilracy the Viceroy ind Gc Terror-General is pleased to confer upea the enderrentionrd 
gentletAtn the tide cf Rai Bahadir is 1 perscaol distinction 

Tbe Honourable S. Subrahmonya Alya*, I.L, Member of the Legislative Cornell cf ILs 
Excellency the Governor c 4 Fort St. George. and Vakil of the High Court, Madrua. 

M. R. Ky. Kunguudh* M*fcMar, M.A., Profeawc of Mathetnntim, Coltege, 

Madrid. 

M. R. Ry. P. Rxmuvratni Chrttiv, VbPmWnU of thr Madras Mmriopality* 

M. R. Ry. P. Rajaratnam Mu&ILbr, Sh«ri*w 3 sr of tbe Hoard of Rcnvroe, Madras. 

M. R. Ry. P. Ar.andn Cbariu, B.D, Vakd of tbe High Court, Madras 
M. R. Ry. Kodi Norayunaswaml Kaido, Inspector cf Police. Madras. 

M. R. Ry. Nalliri Jogganttha Row runtnlo. Deputy Ccdlector, Madron 
M. R. Ry. V. B&sbyem Iyengar. Vakil cf the H«fc Coin, Madras 
M. R. Ry. Arcnt Dhonakoti Moddliar, Madras. 

M. R. Ry. K. Kunjan Menon. Subordinate Judge of Tellicheny. 

M. R. Ry. Adaki Sxdonana Row, Deputy Cdkctor. Madras. 

M. R. Ry. T. Stbramanyi FilUi. Assistant Bugiaecr. P.W.D., Madras. 

M. R. Ry. S. Ayyaswuni Shazri, Tahrildir of KumUaaiuia. 



The following notification wui published in the Lembn GautU 
May, «88;:— 

THE PEERAGE. 



the 13th 



to na i»bon dp rnr itxittb arsonou. 

WkUtkaU, May 10, 1SS7.— Thr Qumm In been pleased to direct Letter* Pntent to b« ju»n 1 
under (be Grot Seal of the United Kingdom of Great BriUin ui-J Irdsoti. grutiitg the d«aity of a 
Baron of the *■>] Urutrd Kingdom onto the Right Honorable Robert Goreroot of the 

Presidency -/ Madru, and the bein msle ofhii body hofnlly begotten, by the name, ifjte, and title 
of Bare: Conaem.iru, of Connerara, in the County of Galway. 





The Rdr ne of Pritentn. 






The following notification was published in the Ltndon Giutte of the list 
June, 1S87 : — 

THE INDIAN EMPIRE. 

The Qnten ias been pltawd to make 00 the occasion 0 f the cc If billion of the completion of the 
fiftieth pen of Hci Majesty's riigo, tbe foOtral&g aypoinlxfnt to the Most Eminent Onler of the 
Indian Empire, vie. : — 

TO U ICttfCMT OXAUD COMVA.NDM. 

Tbf Right Honourable Robot, Lord Connemara, Goremor of the Presidency of Marini 



The following notification was published in the Lend** Gavtu of tbe 8th July, 



KNIGHTHOOD. 




TO BE KNICRT BACKEtO*. 

Wimii* CaitU, Jmm 30, 1887. — ' Tbe Quern was this day pleased to confer the honost of 
Knighthood on Charles Allen Uwioo, Esq., of London, In the County of Middles,., Eoglsnd. and 
of Madras, b the E«t India 



THE RELEASE OF PRISONERS. 






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F.ni(MrCinr<i: At^tt t.«!f* 

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Fxtxly Paytttal Otfc* . . . 



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The Qufcn Emp ret/s Jubilee FwuL 



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ABSTRACT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE. 



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APPENDIX. 



THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY. 



Th* Madras Precedency ecrndi from Cart 
Comorin in lit. S* 4 N., to the northern eiUtmciy 
of Ganjim In lit. :o’ iS. aai from E. long 74' 
g to ig. Bar-lay, the N’asBii Dominions, 
•ad Bengal brand ce the north, and iu eastern, 
sualhera. and western tide* lie fotincd by is 
■hMK onbrefcaB lint of sra-o-aa nearly o^oo 
milw h Itacth. ]i- gnarttl Irngth U alosi 950 
mOea, and k. pcate* brwdth abjut half that 
dirunc*. it hu an arte of 141,000 *(tiu* tadt*. 
The cirrnte it hot ; hotter (cn tbe "hole) lhon 
any other put of India. Mote rain fMIt wt tic 
west toait than eti the ttf, Soma diitricts, a* 
Coasbatorc, there in tic tan brought by hah 1 
moosnors. while thote which a 14 fa : ramrod end 
separated from the tea hy ranges of mountains. at 
Bel lory. ett tbe ieu t rain of ail Oa the Malibu 
Croat, where tie at— -0* oh no it zMa, tie meon 
tempera tote it yS* 5„ rail* Rldot Icwer than 
68 1 F. or Weber than SS" F ; on the Cotonou del 
const thf aimm tenperarare it 8*’ F., riling 
occasionally d urine tbe bo: rrascc, to more than 
KW* F. Alor* the .out lie s« »««tes ? which 
«t In sbcrllv after noon aleot! throughou lie 
year, do umth to modtrata the inopimi.re 
bon ere occurs in several place*, bat In ibu- 
dan:e in South Arret and Milabir ; copper cec in 
Nelleec and tbe Eastern Ghats; magoMi* In 
Salem; and ult ia obtained froo the ten by 
cmporitue. Rice it grown throughout tba 
Presidency, bit esnecially in the alimol grourals 
of Ocdavcry, Krutois. Tonjora. Malabor, and 
Gutara. Mike, Ballet, and irgi are tbo every- 
whtra ciklvated ; to ako are ad-seed*. tobacco, 
and tutu-cue. Alui* tie ecu' and in cebrr 
tardy tract! ccocnnut and othti palms arc c«a I 
sively grown. Cotton ii giowi mostly in Cn!- 1 
danih. K-arnoo), Bellary, ard TinnawSy: tndoo 1 
in Caddapah and Kdlora ; ro«w eo tie Palnais, 
Shevaroys, and Nil Bril ; tea and dnehooa on tbe 
Ndgiris; and peccer and arianotut on the 
western com Meet of tie bEls ire covered with 
fortati producing drop, dyes, and prat, aad 
aome very 4 ae kindi of umber, itch at teak, 



rioi, cfoci-wcctl and tondal-wnsd ; while enaCM, 
limes, margoes, piinlnini, pto ud othet 
Indian built are peodcced aiwoo everywhere 
Elephants, ripen, cheetsbt, heart, ud bfcon fre- 
quent the forces ; deer are me! with ia all mil ; 
monkey* ud jackik ire nameroo m the educated 
errantry ud in towni j hards, tnaVes axd ether 
rapt Jet are feued in all placet : as are crow*, kitea, 
and teller lordi, and mmqBtoet and other iatKU. 
Fuh U plcoufai in the rivera and liccu the ce«it ; 
oten are aomtnut. iad are kept for ilmt'J 
pirjotcc; buffalo ci theep, goats uni poiltry »'« 

jHrai'auoo ctcecds 31,0x1, wx The great 
bulk of the peopk pivfeu the limit religioa 
Braheiim are nonimi*, etproeliy ic the district 
of Tanjorw. Brahmin tamcle. may he seen in 
every town in Swtbfrn Inaa, bat those of 
Toniore, Srimaim, trd Madira ire (specially 
renowned. Vlofiatnoedma, 1.90c, ccc io number, 
ira (ewer in peopbrtuei to the papBaiion then in 
the north of Itdia. All Euoptant ud their 
dcsceodtrlt, nod tnary natnta, rsfecially in 
Tmnevel!;, are Ckrritiani The prmcipaJ lan- 
guages ice Tamil, Triispi, Malayallm, and Cana- 
me These languiret are all »oty close!-/ allied, 
u/d are classed a "ilraridan,' front Dravira. the 
ar«ricu name of a tract of 0x1 ran nearly con- 
terminous with that now occupied by 'be Tamil 
race. Education is rapidly eiteiding. Kfailras 
h»> a Ulltnily, and there ire Ccilegra of the 
h*h<ra clast at Madras, Kumbhnkonara, Rtjab- 
mundry, aid Tricl.inoptly. There ate wroral 
seoxd Erode C^kges also, and many Uoownds 
of triuxli on-ler Ccvemrrant BBoectiixi Two- 
thirds of the popelat-on arc engigei in rgriralturr. 
Toe only important isanufactecB are cotton 
riochs. sugir, indigo, lean vrsaeb, and pottery. 
Gone en then vends are trade In almost «vra y 
town and village, and weaving ttvd dyexg are 
envied <0 to a trine «t«o: m llmolt t»e 17 
Mam. In mere placet, aa Triihinopoly, tmotl 
trader, sjch as the mavtiticlsra of jewebe^- and 
other articles of taste, ira earn*! on. 





Tin Madras Prtsidwy. 



The r.« er*of thfe PraileiiLy Ulnr alnuic: in- 
nattgaMc, cmnfii*£« 2 iis.n b held by means cf 
nods, caniU. kbi rulwiy* Good rccb cornet 
all the huge twir* Maar cf tbe read? are kept 
in excelled cider, and U«*d on both «odr« with 

arenwe* of trew. Kctf-huu<* axe erected, either 

by i t*e Cover nsneot or tbe bounty of IndlvkUals, 
u intervals <4 e» cry ten or twelve miles ; bridges 
arc oautnicted o*vr do?p streams, and except 
fron cosumtl ttddn* canned by tbe beaty 
perioScal ralw, eommaaxitfiun btt*«m rao* 
toil* U tie f.’c«/ieuc/ U c a*y and uninterrupted. 
Tire carols c£ the Ptesideacy were oastiuctei 
chiefly in «xor*akm with the systems of imgiticn 
in the Goiavtry, tbe Kbtxs, and the Cwvery 
deltas tn each of tbrse kcaftta tSrre » a jwifrtt 

fUrlwcek Irrigating onak, tU* larger cbuixuU. 

raving also tu Ikes of ouigotlun. Alor^j tbe 
eastern coast, a contumcus seoes of uilt- water 
canals runs (breach the <£*tri:ts of Sooth Arost, 
Chinslepit, Madras rr*J Ndlccr. Great traffic 
U arrirri on in the** In fifth, ffrewood, d>l&«, 
salt. and -belli fur limr. On the hi stern Oort 
the shallow pans cf the Cochin *• boekinttr 14 ha* 
beta deepened. ani an txcc&m chonael cf com- 
nonicalMa ex»-t* G* erarly xo cites, alcog whtdi 
the rich p*da4« of Trarwocore ard Malabar are 

MMpttted. 

The Madras Railway ms aotfh-wret by Slim 
arri CotmUxore to Dcyptre on tbe MaJnbaa 0*4, 
a distance of y.6 adei. At Coimbatore a shut 
line brand** ofT to Mctajnlfam nr or the f.jo: of 
the XOgir*; n |afera{>«, eja miles from Madras. 
Lucii^s line dktrg& to LangaW. n diilnnre cf 
8 a mile* ; a»J at Atkorum, 42 niitm frc«n VU'ra*, 
another lire branches Mih*wa* by CoAUgoh xt*l 
GoXty to the town of R;.»:hur. in the fe tiles alley 
of Rucfnir Push, where it joins tU line bon 
Motolav. The 9>Mih Indian Railway extends 
fro® Madras ;hrai»h Taajore and Trichinopdr to 
Tureen n ir#i Tinoevelly ; and freon Ki^apaUra 
to Znde Innctxo c a’ the Uan. A light 

lev: of railway rti n i r g frees Chinglecoi to Coo- 



Jrrtrar*, and t Unit Co Aikunim. sertes to con- 
mu tl » t Madras kiA the &uth Indian Railway 



The chief irapxts are cotton. wwlUn and hard- 
wire goods. mznufacttred tneuR b talc*, wins*, 
spirits* timber, ami berse* The espxt* include 
«Mon, ftHJir, tottm, Indigo. rice, bide*, jlggrey, 
axaazut-ci!, oil- ca rt l ux ^ps, ginger, ami 
repper . The greater part of the ti*ie i with the 
Uar.ed Kiogdoa . tbe rest with Bcraber, Calcutta, 
rt> 3 other Indian ports, Cejloo, Sir^apore. France, 
Mauritm* ami Au-tralin 

TU p^ets though n&rverouft, are by mi neans 
well ad&jitol Gx ojitiwrrv tor harboars axe few. 
The clivcf poets axe ttirallpitam, VfaappAOm, 
Coomida, MfkrdiptCaa* Madras* Poodichenv. 
NqptfkUUD, Tvtioxin, Cochin. CnlicuU 
cherry, Caaninore, and Mangalore. 

TU Prtridoncy U <livkle»i into twenty-two 
Districts, vit. G&ntfttn. Vlmgapaun. Gmbvrn> 
Kistna. NeJlore, Mod« Chix^bpot, Noitb 
Arccc, Sooth Arcot. Trtchinoncir. Ttniorc. 
Madura, Tar^'^lly, Cofidxpoh, Kurx>xi. Belli: y, 
Anamapur, SaJera Ccetacotore, tbe KBgim, 
Malabar, xml Sooth Camrt The twenty-two 
DMcifc are «b)rcf to tU d ml control of “Tv 
Governor cd Mainu txa Couoril ;* J^oir u under 
the sirpsrinteodecoe of the Go'/eraor’i Age^t li 
Vingipatam . Tramucore, Cochio. and Poiikco, 
arc t*M by their itspoctive Rajahs, sio.ect to the 
intcitenc* of tbr British Go\>-mTr/<nt. The 
tfOBtsm Utkrlvxajfrcm U oA salt, custom stamps 
excise, forces, tuhnlcs, and other eotiroe*. It 
amoentj ann rally to ra'bcr ac«e than scren czore* 
of rrjpccsw 

The ma**e* of the people are, in cos.rao wuh 
llw^e cf other parti of India, xrrr pox ; bit cco 
t lift mg tUir UattW >.th»r< xtH the nstore of the 
ri-note, they are Ur from to'mg in the an.»oifcn- 
nble sure in wfckh the p»pdc of odder cwnirrs 
a^xild b: cn the saaic po^ incomes. -fUtractoi 

> permission from George Duncan’s Gta r n tf t y 
/mVas. 




MADRAS JUBILEE RETROSPECTS. 



THE MADRAS ARMY. 

Till Army <4 the Presidency of Foot Si. George, formerly ciiled tbs Coast Army, and nor. 
knowa as lie Modus Army, hat seen many viensttede*, thosgb but tittle arrive »"!(, 
dicing tbt filly 'em that Her Majesty has reigned. The Honorable fast Irdi» C Milan; 1 . Kama 
co lie Mntlut EiuMniwm comi*ised in 1S37 1 Brtflrlr of Hmr Artillery, Ur.i Btfullnnsof Foot 
Artillery, and two BnlUlroas of Infantry, all Europeans i eight Refluent* of Cavalry, a liocp cf 
Horn Ariakry, and ■ Huti.lko of Foot Artillery (Colm-JuiM) ; and fifty two Regiments of Nitive 
Infanlry, organised In single l-_-|alon- Thor* «n IfiMf ,t fnrpsof British Engineer efeere, who 
an one) the Derailment of PtrJic Works. aid filled the Military Engineering |xU undo Ceivrrn 
(rent, besides offering the native corps of Sapper* and Minos. The whole- strength ct the Array 
was o«cr 50,000 satocs nnd IwyostW-. and it va« olheered liy neatly l,coo British eficere. There 
oncers bad paued tbroirgh Compiny’t Military COBegc al Addixombe foe the 

Fnginrrr. aid Arlillrry, or had l«rn appointed direst to the Cavalry or Iiiirlry by the nomination 
of sui Fiat In la Direr tee. AH prnmolixi was by pun seniority, six) even enttunges front one 
regiment to another vert nee allowed ; bo! promotion war w-dow lint pirn, were eoideup i» twin 
and regiments to bey out renior e«in-v-a *)««»n uf prune purchase Ural was aUoved by the 
Court of Directors. Of (he Inrue body or oflitxn not one haif wc.e serving with the troops ; Ihr 
rest wstrr nbwrhed in th« nroblfatUms s*afT, civil, and political appointment, which nte newositly 
rem»i ed in [min from smaig the regimental officers for tlute is nnbotly clteUilUlthtm. When the 
regimart ih ordered on field servee. nil the oficers rtjoiwd it ; injl the first blot of tire system 
«*. that -hen an oficit was promoted to LxuKoant-ColOind, he pertoree obtained the cecarouwl 
of s Regiment. Thus miry men who h«d teen all thrir liver In the Cotnrriissui.it, If* Pay 
Departnenl, or in Civil employ, were lhnr*t 010 the e-.irjuir ch of Regiroents whrn elderly wen, to 
1 he grrot detriment of the Army ; l*t rht claim. U seniority were lotted on as so sairrd that an 
oltcerwas hirdly wtnhrl rid, or passed over, even-hen rcuufally tnfit for hie port Dfteera ceold 
only obtain Irair to vWit England once during their whole service, when rhey aruld get tluee y«or>' 
furlough, one year alrou* of wUch «<uld be sp-nt is ll* vojnge Kuri l the Cape, fa the Oicrlir-I 
Rome w*s os yet undreamt of. 

The pay was the usm in iSj? as it i-. now, hit there wrre no tstra allowances for **'■'•£ 
with native troopi. Things gmcrslly were mush ch.ir-i : oflcen lived hi less e«pr»ivrly than 
they do at present, and very few of (hem were rnan-ed. Yd slrfct was much nwre canmto than 
il is rowidays. and the majority of offiCCM were heavily involved, cbirfy owing to the large wn. 
which they had to wsbwiribe towarsb pcrchanng cut their senior* Drinking and duelling -ere 
coasaees. anl Onm! Csum-Martul, mostly arsing cut <i those t-o otoses, -ere redrew/ 
e>mtr. The discipline of the Eurepren troops -as gcud, theugh they were not « mart gencally 

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Queen's Regiments They «n dressed id equipped jn* (he tame is the holler. only wr-ini* 
while suits am! while cip-corers ia ihc hot weather. The sepoys were dimed In :fcc same way, o«ly 
i» itifcrk* nmlcrii, and with the exceptxc ol (heir bed nnd fcctgcsr ; far ihc farmer (hey wore 

* hlsric-virmshed top-hwy cap. an! for the Utter Ifie Kent Artillery, Sappen, awl Infantry wore 
lanilaU The Karofwar* wen lodged in trarraoks on tb: ground door which would nowadays not 
he thoaght sunl enough fai .i.Ues j and (he sepoys lived in ihalched hits which were ofttw 
buret down daring lie hot weather. All (he Police week of (he Presidency w is performed by 
Ihc troopi Tbr military main gnird. answered (he purpose of police tbaneahs ; while dteadunenU 
of aepoys guarded the juts, estoste 1 the chiin-pirr^s id ameyd Irmwire in tnmilry cuts f>w» 
place to place. Tie Hoop* were armed with flint lock, imooth burr m asked Seven regiments 
of -Valiw lufir.try hnd. however, Ri6e Compurirs. the Light Company «f (he regiment beiig 
dressed la gtiwti, and am ml with tun-grooved Brnrrtwlck rifiet w.lh beleJ tall. There were no 
rifle* among llie European tnuya. There were Veteran Corps both fat Europeans ini native*, 
into which the superannuated men were entiled to do garmro dnty in the luge townm The 
great object of Go'crerwnt in ibcoe day* was to Veep dodo the non-effective lilt*, am! one-fourth of 
the total nn other of oBcer* and sepoys k«p* m the roll* were oely fit foe the pensScn Ik. A wpoy 
ocrald only cfa..:o hi. pcisioa alter potting in forty yuan* •crrice, and then hid to be dcc'urd enfit 
by a McdKnl lloinl 

When Her Majesty auaffldnl (ha Throne a trdUuis w.rfaro w>< tiling waged by Mod™ troops 
•r'-n'l the ffill tribe* <f CoOm«OOf and Qrasa— a warfare that In. twi n twice repcited during her 
reign under alinuit cinttly similar cdicanibuta* ni»(ly, once ia 1847, and onee again in the little 
war of iS ;9 So. known as the Rompr. rebellion. Soon lftciwrirui, however. Madras troops were 
cidcd upon to take port in the first Chinese, or Opcraa War, and ri» regiments of Mndmt Infantry— 
the and, 6th. 14th. jicl, 371!], and 41s.— were embarked foe China. The »hip in which one wing 
of tin 37th Regiment embarked was never heard of again, and was supgosd to hive feederd in 

* typhoon. This Regiment was mode a Crerdier Raiment on ikccoW of the gallant Hand mode 
by our of ita Conpanin which, when aal imaging near Canton, waa wirroimdtd by the whe'e 
Chinee how. ife.ty rain had wrtlad the |>rhr.-g|.ris of the mniketi, and the sepoys had to 
Veep the CMn&c pikemcn off with their bayonets, anti! they were reKiitd by a battalion of 
Marine, born Canton, armed with pwrcuuk* aucJufa Captain, now Colonel HiAfraH, Honorary 
Mde-dc-Camp ta the Viceroy, to m nn nd ed the Company. The 14th Raiment also wot, granted 
t! ■ raecto “ Tt/jar** Wafaktr," c* '* Ready and True," far I u alnerliy in volunteering far f.erign 
('nice oa thb utcuion, at a llnre when native troop* were aril! paocutd of a Hrtng peri ml ice 
ijiitut crossing the “Kali Pa*i " (Uack witee) in (he “Jila Janonia ’ (lixaig cofan), « ship. 
The Madras troops Itok a prominent part in all the opersticcs in China, indirllng the seaming of 
1 ’ (tigs iirgfan ; isd tiir Regiments which send in the war, inddieg two Ccarpicara of Sappen. 
v. -• |«rn.tled to wtor the Chinew fragen ni a badge, with the word " Clana “ on (heir colours. 
At (lie .-lmiii time in a her Company of Madras Sapper* took part in thecompieK of Sciode. and 
seivnl Jdrr Sir Charles Napier at the Iraltlesof Moeannr and Hyderabad 

The Ni 'ah of KurniMil Iwing iui[ieeteil of rnolitat.ng rdwlfinn iguiwu the Company, n Field 
Force fro* Secaditabod in.citd am! Captnred Ksrsrol ia 183Q, id dk.p«rae-l thr Arabs and 
Rchillas whom the Nawib hs*l aiieaibld tbae. Kurnool waa ir.nrao! to the Eriii.li duriniose, 
and the N iwsb mlrd hit day. aa a State priscoer at Bellary. In 1S44 a rebel! fan uni place 
•raongit the Southern MahratU chirftainK which woi qor 3 ed hy 1 FlrM Force cf com land 
Madras and Bombay troop*. The hill-forts of Punnlla, Powughur, id lliddeighu were stunned, 
rmt without (-117 less, and Babajre Irekn, one of the chief ftcentora of the rebellion, wus shot 
<<*d by a -epoy Of the Palaircottah Light Infantry is h- trid to CK his uay out through the fact 
gateway of Pi-nila the Madras Army waa tvx agoi; cir.pljicd in ioMliliLei until 1851, when 




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Ihe In Madras Fosrlieix and a nurobrr of Native Infantry Regiments were despatched to Rangoon, 
Basrein, and Martaban to comcvrnce the Seoond Bcrmcse Wat. The Madras Army tore the chid 
brant of the operations, milting in the conquest and annexation of Pegu : and, far several yean 
xflet the peace, from fifty to twenty battalioas of Madras Infantry remained to girrirm the con- 
quoted province. Madias troops were also constantly called cm front time to lime to garristet 
Per, sag. Singapore. Labuoo, and even Hongkong, as the British garrisons of those placet were 
withdrawn owing to the strew of operationi elsewhere. A Madras Infantry Regixent formed part 
of the garrison of Aden co its lint occupation in the reign of Met Majesty, bet was relieved in lb>6 
Uy a nati<e Regtrrfttt from Bombay. 

Daring the Crimean War many officer-, of the Madras Army served a the Turkish Cca&genl, 
or as Vofxnteen with th>e Turks against the Russians. The heroic Sir William Neill, of the Madras 
Fodleii, was a staff office in the Contingent t and Arnold of the 3rd Madras iPilaarcnttohi I.ight 
Infantry, with several comrades, was kill el while leading the Terks on ngoinst the Rusvars in Ihe 
indecssjvf conflict at Gairgevo. A Company of Sappers and the let Madras Fusiliers formed port 
of tie field Force sent, under Sir James Oanam, to Both ire. ia 18(6. to ootrre the Potion Shih 
into the star.doim-nt cc Herat ; and the Fosiliera had no sooner relumed lo Madia* liua they 
were hurried off to Calcutta co the first news of the ait terse of the Mutiny of I hr Rents! Sepoy 
Army. Coda Neill the “ Blue caps " took the chief par: ia Ihe battlra which rrc-»e>oI Campore, 
and relieved Lucknow, where their trove ccraminder, whose statue now Manila la the chief 
ihororghfsrc of ihe City of Madras, feli it the moment of victory. Many of the Madras Native 
Irccps were also sent, some to Bengal, where they served i-air-t Kcoer Singh anil the Dlaopae 
mutineers ; others to Central Indii undec General Whitlock, where they drove the Renpl 
mutineers from their position at Banda it the point of the bajeoet A thin) MndfW Euro|iein 
Regiment hod teen raised far the Company shortly before, ami this new Regimwst now went 
through ia ‘‘baptism of fire" at Baida. Imraivlmtely afterward! took place the rapture of Kirwwa 
by W'hitkrk’s column, consisting aim oil ewiirly nf Madras troops. fit* booty taken from thn 
Rajah of Kirwce's treasury, ami divided ansoeg the troops, surpawed any rapture of prite on rrcord. 
The Madras troops everywhere displayed Ihe most rxcelleot spirit during the Mutiny, nor was 
there a single instance cf fisioyalty nm ergs’ them, nor ft mlaoraduct, with o.« unfort mite euup- 
lfon. The 8th Regiment of Cavalry, when ordered for service, refined to natch onle— the old rotes 
of licld bum, which had bra in force prericos to 1836. were restored. Misled by tome design- 
ing iwn, they hoped to make capital out of the neccssilier cf the criw. Bid they were at 001c 
disjointed ard dmrrae'., uai the regiment “is soon afterwords dnbuvfod. 

Madras Sijperv served with Sir Hope Grant's Amy «l thr csplnrv of Pekin in I Sin. and In 
186’, under Sir Robert Napier, at the storming and bunting of King Theodore's straw thatched 
sticegbold co the Moir* of Mogdnia. Many Madras trouts itnvi in t8;8 oad 1879, in 
Afghanistan, in the two cimpiigts which preceded and followed the no pier or Sir I.miis Cavugnnrl 1 
and several Madras Infinity Regiments were despatched in 1 18 a lo Egypt to tako part m the 
operariocs against Arabi Pasha. The Sappers took part in the actios at Tel-el Kiblr ( nnd a cent 
pony of Sappen also li/sgfc: well nl the battle at Tcfreb. where two of their ofTiccr- were kiUel, 
and the third wounded ; and Madras Infantry Regiments were afterwards employed to garrison 
Soakio. In the war in B-ratih tn 1886, Madras troops composed the chief portices of lb* forces 
which effected the dnwnfsll of King Theehiw, and the onaexaticn of his donrioion*, and the wliole 
Iask of gaulswilng the new acoaaton to Her Majesty’s possosiens will probably devolve eventually 
upon the Madras Army. 

An unfortunate chapter ia llvt history of lk« Madras Army is row reached. After the 
Mutiny, ihe European portion cf that Army, who had done so moth towards gaming its laurel., was 
drafted into the British Army. Meat of the officers went over with them lo the Brills's smite 



243 Madras Jubiltr RrtrcspHh. (Madron Army. 

TV Madras Army wn tlvm tmnrferred from the rate of it* Company to that of the Crown. A. a U^c 
reduction in the fora of the oath* wMnry was demanded by the situation, Area nun regtmeau of 
Madras Cavalry and twalv. of Infantry wrra disbanded between tSdJ oid 1*64, while in Bengal 
new Ir.it. raised during the Mutiny were embodied ns regiments. The surplus ohceu lrd non- 
cumiaiidoiK.1 officers of the disbanded Madras regimens were dr«f!«d into the remaining regimtMs 
with the effitef of patting a scop to nil promotion, owing to the eutnlmr of scptmumcraries to be 
aVcebed ; and tie Army ir. col y now rreorerleg from the eflcels of this st*gmtinn of proBOtion. 
Moreover, in 1 88?. just a. it had recovered, a fresh reductioo of eight mote Inanity regiments 
“X made, reducing the total iwuihre to l>u regiments of Caralry and thirty-two of Infantry, or 
to little man thin half the foraer strength of the Army. Besides these rtdeclione, the Madras 
Arav, tfcoegh no faalt was to be found with it< foireer eeganfaatiua, was re-otganixd 00 the pattern 
ct the new Bengal Army, and the Britih offitrrs, rrrao.ol from the ctdrea of their regiments, 
were formed into a separate St«? Corps- Tbs ntiout bia tended to dracroy the motnal knsw- 
ledge and sympathy between tht British otucer and the sepays which teemed the chief heid of the 
former on the adections of the latter. As the nntnher of the Feglish officess is now restated to a 
few hundreds, tbs ngjataH are always under officcspi, and fc.is rare to find in English office* who 
has been more than two or three years in the same regiment. 

The Native Artillery was disbonded by degrees "flsr the amalgamation, the rren being 
pensioned, or transferred to the Infantry. The Veteran tnltalioos were aim broken up ; x few of 
tire European Veterans, however, stkl survive, and are foemed row into a single Company, lie&«e 
1S50 the ffintlxk raraket had been enlhely replaced by that tired by menu of the percsssion cap ; 
rnd et the same lime a showMer-bolt and wira belt were substituted for the cross-belts hitherto 
worn. Alter the Mwtiny * lighter smooth bore musket was substituted for the “ Brown Bets ; “ 
ltd in 18JO lire Eafirld ride was fasted to the Midras Native Army ; and, five years later, was 
replacad by the Snider breech lander. On the isrueof the rides to the Army, the okl Ride Com- 
panies were atoUibed, with their distinctive dress and appointment* The txablishroeist of an 
annul Po&e force alba the Mutiny rcUered the Army of the petty and harassing police dulir. 
wkkh It (centerly had to perform ; and the ciwicc of railway otnmiinicatton made the noremonl 
of troops from point to point so much mere rapid and easy Hat the rcdasol Amy continued to 
garrison the same mended area that it bad done heffiew- 

Mranwhile o great change had come over the lair of the officer*. On the establishment of the 
Stafl Corps Rcgitmntal nflk"s went allowed to break Bp the messes and bands, and to divide the 
proptrty ; the old regimental life was destroyed, and comrades of B lifetime were scattered ill over 
the Army ; hence newt of the officers took to matrimony, to make new homes for themselves. For 
a long time U wai difficult to find an unturned ceffiter in the Madras Staff Corps. New fotoigh 
regulation., introduced in 1854, gave the officers more facilities for visiting Europe, and these 
facilitiea wire encoded by fresh furlough rales Iteood in iS 68 , 1875. and 1886. 

Many dritlnguished offieris have held rhe post of Commnnder-in-Chxfoftlte Madras Army 
•Inring Her Majesty's rtigtu At the time of her acce-srco the commaerd was held by Sir Robert 
OCalfagtam. Sir Peregrine Maitland was afterwords Commander in-Chicf, and be w*. •ueotoded 
by Sir Hugh Gongh, afterwards Viscount Gongh, of SolUj renown. At tbo time of tie Mstiny, the 
chief command wn held by 1 Bengal officer, th* present FieM Mamba! Sir Patrick Grant, who 
wn aurcidrd by .fir Hope Grant. Lately il has been held by three distingirsbed officess In 
xcmsiuo. Sir Neville Chamberlain. Sir Frederick Roberts, ard the fate Sir Herbert MarpSerson. 
The present incumbent is Sir Charles Arliuthnol. Durirs Sr Frederick Robcrta'i tenure cd cdhce 
many reforms were introdrted into the Mailra. Array. The drew win altered from the European 
pattern to the nitree style of dress wore by the new Bengal Army, to tire great inmate of the 
comfort, and tfac great improvement of the appearance of the men , a »jU*m of mewire was intro- 




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Madras Jubilu Rttrcxpals, 






doced ; and wnrw mn$* to dlminith the number of the £simK?» miding in tbe lines ftlwtj? & 
peit drawback to tb# « fluency of the Madrid *f pov. The :ny and perwioo of the sep^y have 
l»een Btth Improved within the \ utf Hiy yen* ; hi: the imfcovrtaeot bai do! kept poo: with the 
»t*:r*a»c wealth and comfort omco£ the civil p^polatfon* and there «« raoee difficulty experienced 
In procuring eaitnhle recruits to keep np the Army to a strength of 2 $,ccc to-day than there wee In 
luyiv- it at 10,000 (if lj yeans ago. 

In oimtatka, it may he laid (Hal lh» Madras Army. i» its only days, materiaBy contributed 
lo (hr building :p of the Indian Empire. IB Tetiogi arpjys were tat only natire troop* wbo 
f«gbt oarltr Clive it Pltaey. a&d utdrr Wellington at Awaye. In Inter time*, wheo gnatd'rng 
tem'tork? compass'd only by the inviolate we, It ha’, perforce, bare contented to re it upon iti 
bnrek But it it ever ready to renew Its youthful fame, and (o meet Her Maji-ly's in-oire any 
where, on the tank* of the Hehnand, an the land* cf SuJein, or on the eonSnre of China. The 
unswerving loyalty of the Madras tepoy It the tome tow at It a at in the time when he «*. vainly 
temptol by the emisaarks of Tippoo, or in the dirk day- cf the Mutiny of the Bengal Attny. 

THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. 

In the month of June of the year lSj 7 , when Southern India »b startle! by the news ef the 
Mutiny of the He eg cl Army, the cilUeru of Mitlres ofteied to tale op arar in sjppotl cf the 
Government, an! m aelMefcm*. land Harrit, the Governor, railed a meeting in the Banqueting 
Hall, which wai largely attended by Eaopcana, Lfist Indiana, avl Native, and mulled in the 
Inmnliate feraalinn of a Volunteer Brigade, ccnti-tlng cf civalry and Infantry, cf which CcdonvJ 
Car! lew war appointed the Colonel Comnaalcnt. Within a week cf cniolmeru. lime assembled 
cm the Ivlard, to receive arms, cnmnn.tioo, and aocoulremeats, $j 6 men for the Infantry, and 
95 rarn foe the Civalry Volunteers The Governor, Isa tuE, and a large nusiber of the 
InhabilaoU of Madras were present. The Cavalry was formed chiefly cf Jadges of the Sudr Adolut, 
Secretaries to Government, merchants and barriuen. The Infantry, with the exception of 
the gentlemen wltdad tor eommiwtone, cerasrBt*! irninly of the working classes of the city. 
Captain G. B. Roberts «f (be 7th Light Cavalry, -a. appointed Conmandant of the Volratcrr 
Cavalry Guards, with the rank cf Major ; with Veterinary Surgeon T. Pritchard of the Governor’s 
Bcdy Giard oa his Adjutant Major A. C. Silver, of the «lh Regiment N.I.. who lfterwards 
became Military Secretary to Government, wu appointed Commandos! of the Infantry Vcianteef 
Guards with the rank of Lieut mont-Colonel, wah Captain Drnry, of the 26th N.L, ond Lieutenant 
H. P. Hawker, of the 44th N.I. mow Commissi 77 Genera! in Inauj, a* hia Adjutants. Lord Hints 
accepted the po-ition >1 Cotnnander in Chief. Colonel Silver proved a mM effiaeat commending 
officer of the Infantry. Tn use lus own word-, he Bayed with Ihe Regiment long eeoogh to we it 
muster double the number if the Calcutta Voluatem, who were nfttranuds raiand ; trim to **« it 
number os crony rifle* is the whole of I hr other Volunteer* In ladle |«it togrlhtr ; and lastly to sec 
it the only Volunteer Regiment In eaUreKc In India. In fact, when he Wt the Regiment it hod 
developed into a highly disci pined body. B«h Ca.aliy aad Isfantry comtamly took pais with the 
regulars in Brigade exercises and sham fights which were very firoior.t a these sinrixg times ; sad 
during the Mohinatn, the Cavalry Gaardi famished night patrols, while the city brittlec with 
psjrrtr formed of the Infanlty Guards in variant localities, where their presence wis calculated to 
wtabliih confidence. U«e Infantry Regiment was presented with ooloars oe the rah of March, 
185S. Tlii* ceremony wns eerie d oat with great /fiat in the presence of the Governor and his 
VtJlT, and the whole of the trcop* composing the garrison. The Chaplain of Vcpery consecrated 
the Cxirer*, and Lady Rawlinwm (wife of Sir Christopher RnwUnstm, the Chief Justice) presented 
than to the Rtptomt. 




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The Vduitecn met i-i tin Banqueting Hall c* lie yah of Much, 1859, to preset! Lord 
Haifa with 1 farewell addreu. Sir Chnrlra Trevelyan. the new Gov mtr, who wn proem. olDded 
to the fact that (he body o:«r*toi moldy o' East Indians, "1 class," be sold, "which, uniting 
many of (he charxlrtkeio. of (he European ind (hr native, (ra our iolerprcur, sgeol. u»J help- 
mate in working cat theucoierfu! resosiceiof this pent coieitry.' like hl» Immediate prodteeunt, 
lie new Gotanot evinced a very lively interest in th« Volunteer*. Major Robertson ».< .uroeeded 
in the cooimr.nd < i (hr Cavalry Corps by Major Rai<«», of (ho GorereeoT fcdy Guard, ll>e beau 
Ural of a Cavalry officer. But tbr Vcdrateer* ml Malm, scelrty In gererai suffered a terrible 
abode by the death of this officer. WMo riling akeg a public road his h«se fell with him, ltd in 
the fall Major Rnikes untamed a <e»*re frldnre which proved Caul Partly owing to the Ion ct 
their commandifR officer, and parity to the decline of cMhnsiism n» atfeirr fatgwt » 4ai!e b 
the north, the Cavalry Volunteer* dackeaed in thrii attendance at drill «i*il lley eraKetod cedy 
-4 CO parade. Sir Chariet Trevelyan took a rather revere view of this and in June tSjq, 
a; order*** pa«d diembodying the Canity, but permitting the member* to retain their arm. 
with the peirilege of appearing in uniform on puhUe occasions. Several member* of the Cavalry 
thereupon passed Into the rials of tie Infinity. 

Alxot this i-v the Infinity was platol co a tire basis in rerpect to organi.itlon ard fundi. 
The complement of the regiment cccsisteil of )txi rank ltd file, divided into ton companies, with one 
Colonel n Chief, a Ueeienasc -Colonel Commirijrl, two Major*, ten Cnpiaiiw. twenty Lieut cninti, 
ten Emit (ii. one Adjutant, ar-d one Qourlcrenslct ; and fur the upkeep of the Regiment on anneal 
grunt of Rs. 11,000 *rw artigntd. Tie movement Road worm supporter* in Sir Willem 
BetuMD, Lord Niplet, lord Hohaet. and the Duke of Buckingham and Cbindce. Colonels Diary 
and Rsthcrfcmd proved nirnt r-ffclent Rceesson to Colonel Silver in the coramvtd of the Regiment, 
and it *ns aUo fortunate in hirmp a rellcus Ad«tiv. Fotr Voltmtecr officer! deserve special 
tnvnlna (or moDey, time, and labour devoted by thanv to th» <*»» Tha f:sr wis the late Colonel 
J. G. Coleman, who was ronnetfed with the moKmrst from the very fitsu In Jaly 187S he 
reslgeed his connectkm with the Mailt** Volunteer Guard, after a icri.ee of lwesty one yenr* with 
the Corpi. During tbit porioJ, hewdra being teto t* In the performance of his duller, be nraierlally 
helped the fen* ol Hu- Regiment. He responded to the call of the Dtkc of Buckingham and 
Chinin', ami by I*, perioral influence rilled a Batten of Artillery (twnpwd of 70 sulwnrt 
t*.l Ind-anal, of -Exit he beeawthe Major Conmir.dirt, the new!*- formed corpi being named 
“•The Dike's Oan Volunteer AitiDery."’ The ceil officer who stowra*. mention a Colonel W. 
M. Schulieb, now Aaing Caief Pmsdeccy MigisIrWe. He enli.le.1 in the Cavalry ai a Volunteer 
in 1857. passed m a Corporal from the Cavilry into the lofanlry, on the disembodiment of the 
fuimcr in 1859, aid received hi> ojtouairaoa M Eu'lgn in 18A0. In reo)gt.!ioc of this oflioer'r long 
and failhfal senxe the Madra. Goverarr-nl last joar omfcrred up:® him the honesty rank of 
Colocel. The nert officer who <l»m* special mmtior, Is Major F. J. James. He joined the 
Cavalry in l 857 ,"nd l<t«nl over as a mepwal to the lldarlry In 1859. lie received hfafommUllon 
as Ensija in l86t. The honorary rank of Majce wu ncently conferred upon hrnt. 'the other 
officer who terrain, to be memtioeed la fdaja Spring Branson, ran Acting Advt«at«^Iener*l of 
Madrai. Many yvan ago lie nclred from the Volnmeet Guards ; but when Cofcetel Coleman raised 
the ArUle/y, Major limit* joined him ns Captain, and succeeded to the ptairlon of Maj* 
CoBimnndaat on Colonel Coleman’s lamented death. 

From 1S57 to 18S8 the Madras Volunteer Guards repenented the wliole Volirr ecr orgn n i >n I i<n 
in Southern India, dirieR which jwriml >mn. ooo nflican aojuired 1 miliiary trailing, while Irani 
3,«©to t.cro men pwved thtrugh it. rani*. Tim Hiagalntn VoluOlecrs case intoeiislmc. rit 18&8 i 
the Kitgiri Volunteer, in October i8jS ; the Duhtfa Own Volunteer Artillery at Mwdras, In 1859 ; 
and the South led in Railway VotaOea Rifle Corps » Angrat 1SS4 l» 'he SpritR ol 1SS5 when 




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the Rraiaiu were at Penyieh, and a declaration id war by England aas conultred a certainty, 
the Co*crmn>»t of India called fee Reserve Volant ecu, and committee* were nominated to act at 
the principal centre*, while Collectors of Districts were urged to do niat they coaid. Ia the City 
of Martroa silnm 400 twn — mcitly old Volaneeen, and teen “ho had served in one service or another 
— sent In their ti ores, aal a scanted ccmpsny of «0 to JO gentlemen was attached to the 
Volunteer Curds. In the provinces vruiovs Vc&mlaen corps »'r« f«med. Tie Godavery Rife 
Volanteen wa« reo*ituted in June 1885 : the BeOary Volunteer Rti« in July t»8j ; the Coimbatore 
Volunteer Crepe, the MaJolor Volunteer Rilii*, oe»l tie Madras Railway Volunteers it August 
iWj ; the Vlwgapatam Rifle Vobalom I- October 18S5 ; and the Yereaud HO, Vohalem la 
fehroary 1SS6. The Madias Corps has now jeo mm is its rules. 

THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. 

Tie Madras Medical Deparcmest was organised on a regular system In 1 ySfl. It amis ted it Sral 
of on e-catilishmeot of Smgaat, and Hospital and Regimental Matw— equivalent to Assistanl 
Surgerav sad was administered hy a Bused, consisting c 4 a Physician General, aM a Chief, and 
Herd Surgeon with a Secretary. The designation, of tie two Ust niaied member* of the Ccord were 
sikeeqncstly charged to those <d Suigece •Csmnml inti Inipectosof Hospitals, and the Senior Surgeons 
cd the establishment also perform-! admloUtnillsc dnt.es. Tie first Physician General was Dr. 
jaoifs Andenrei, ■ distinguish'd bolanb*, as well as medical tun, and who <li*f mtch to develop lie 
industrial rroaces of the Picridency. IIR memory is kept green by a poeirart in the Lihiery of the 
Madras Medical Collage, ad by a fine marble statue by Chnntrey in the chief entrance to St GecigeV 
Cathedral. A, illtiiiroiltiM of the liberality of the East Inoo Company to its offsHils it may be 
msntscced that |br pay of the Physician General wa* £i,$M per aniirai, ud that <A the two other 
mrmhci' of the Bard £2.000 and £l, few respccti.rly. CeewMerlng the diffiMWK* in the vadoe of 
money then and now, und that the salaries wri* not subject to the freaks of exchange, It U obvious 
that the admiawracive officers of 1 786 were much hotter paid than the correspond!!* officers are at the 
present cime Neither nrast it be lot sight of that one offiter, vie., the Sargeco General, is nor 
required to perform the dutiee wfcith a oratory ago, warn they were infinitely Iras oncrois, were 
ccosidered sufficient to engage the lime and attention ofu Board of three members. 

In l 5 j 7 the Medical Board ■» abolished, and the Administration was vested in a Director- 
General. an Inspector-General, and ten Super.ntendirg Surgeons. Subsequently, Iron time to time 
numerous changes, always in the dacaloa of reducr.jcn. were made in the members of odninistrativu 
officers, and their title. have also been frequently changed. Prior to 1880 there were two distioct 
Department! andactlog the medical duties connected wichehe Army. vir. the British Medical Service 
in connect ion with the European troops, and the Indian Medical Deyaitmrar, which, in addition to ita 
Civil duties, attended 00 the native soldiers. On the 1st April, 1 8» tie adminwf ration of the whole 
of the medical dutica connected with troops European and Native, was veeted in i« officer, styled 
Surgeon • General of Her Majesty’s Forces, sate mny belong to either tV British or Indian Medical 
Service, although hitherto the selection has been confined to officer* of the farmer Deportment. 
Thh fusion doe* not, however, extend beyond adnstoWratloa, *» native troopa are rtill.attended to by 
exreuUsc officers of the lodisn Medical Deportment ; and eren in the adtcinisirarire grade the 
Indian Senioe is folly represented, a- four of the six Deputy Surgenni-Geaerxl belong to it 

Fee a lung rime after the orgnhitiun of tjflfi the dado of the Department were mostly Maine! 
to media! attendance ca the Company 1 * employdi, military and civil, although there are proofs that 
the Court cf Dxeacm was frew. aa early’ pend desirous to extend the benefits of European m..iicai 
swoce to the general pcquisHon of the reentry. Graeinilly, ntsder the auspices of enthusiastic 
medical men. the nodem of Motorfl Hospitals and Dispeacriti was origiratoi In 184a there wete 






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six Civil Dispensaries working at wme erf the larger ip-coaiicy xtalicos. ard some lime prior to this 
tie thief Hospital in Madras City -» opened. Daring 1842 the number treated in Civil Hospitals, 
Indo-ive of chore in Presidency lixatiiaticea, w» 13,15;. In 1S52 the nsmVr of Dispcnonc, was 
35. and the total rick treated 1 19,619. In i86s the nombees were retpecthvle 57 and 173,502 ; >s«l 
during the utteontlng jcais a great Impetus ns given to the developoent of Hospitals by tit Local 
Famls and Towns Improvement Acts. 1871. In e8j3 them were 93 DUpecsarles with 416, 1 16 out- 
patients ; in tSB* three wore 175 Ditpeovirie* ami 1,538,576 att-pattems ; and in 1885 there were 
307 Dispensaries arel 1,895.93* oat-patients The money for the maintenance of these ioMitulfccn 
is prnvilol porl!y l>y Mnnkapaditie* and partly by leal Bcarda, aid one gratifying teniae 0 f the 
organisation la that the people we ciger to taerease the nnmher of Hospitals wbenewt lesda will 
permit. 

W 1th suit on cnormnu Increase In numbers the difficulties of administration Itarv of twaisc been 
very greatly enhanced. Scattered as tlrese hospitals are all over the Preeidtncy, rod often located 
at reiBcte and mntcesiblc places, it woiH of course be imjcrabk fee the Sregoon-Gentrol to visa 
them all in person, and the inrpectioo of ibe minor institutions has therefor, to he en treated to the 
Civil Surgeons, on Whom then depeirio to a large eurat their MCOtwfnl working. It wUi tins be 
seer, that what with medical, and wloi with sanitary work the dutica of the District Medicil officers 
have of late become >«y onerous and important. In fan much more so than those of rao* Plailutcy 
a|/»jTdi^-iiU. To get on well ntih the local onthorliy merit tau and judgment are required ; while 
10 govern his lubardiiiotct will and tinpir- confidence, the Ditritt Medics! Officer moil hare stroee 
administrative qualities, and be at the same time a good-all-rond men. 

But slthongh the rise in number ud importance of rin) Hcejrinls iiws bsearo great and rapid they 
nly as yet make provision fee a mere frocsion erf the side por, and it will he the doty of the Medical 
Deportment to promote their irreltrplication .indconrolirfale their wlmimrfmion. Fee the accornmo- 
datian of In patients there were in 1S85 a irtsl of 5,371 Mr. of which 3.039 were fce male*, 
and 1,332 f:r females. In the same tear tha numherrrf Haiptuls In any one District ranged fron 5 
la Trichinopoly to 37 In Tcnjare. Ot‘ the 307 iostBuriucs opened, 32t were provided with banding* 
specially erected for them. and 86 with ordinary bosses rented for the pirpeec ; a hit very Credit- 
able to local authorities, ns bricks ar>; nsoetar ore expensive investments. The recan cad erf treating 
each puient in Mofussil Dispensines m 18S5 was ccriy Rs 0 5.3 

THE SANITARY DEPARTMENT. 

Darirg the earlier years of the Brit rib occi potion erf Southern Indis very little attention wars 
paid to sanitarium, and the slim of military encampments were chiefly ilMensinnl 1 1 the it«.'.itii* 
of war. For 1 king period the heavy aiekmtt and mortality which aftcucri It oops d.l net sit net 
much eccire, as they were bedims] to he doe to the loot italic hardships erf service, arvd to an ex- 
hravtiag climate ; bat the exigencies of the groit wars of 1S56 to 1858 awoke attrition to the heavy 
k«*s. ruclnslve of those ia bottle, whitk were taking place in the Army. The result of lies was 
•h« appointment In 1859 of a Royal Comtnraioo to enquire into everything connects*! with the 
health of European ant Native troop* in India, and to submit recommendation* for the prevention 
of ilisenst One outccoie of this invctUgilloB was the appoint mint, in 1864, in each Prcadency of 
a Siaitnry Cnmmisscn which embraced Civil. MollaL Military, and Engineer Officers. The 
duties of this body were portly consultative and partly ndmlnlstmtlve. am! were brcodly defined is 
follows! — vlr. "to <- : re ldvtce rxd asstreance is all mulcts relating to the public hoslth, inch ar the 
selection of now Uationi, and the sanitary improvementso: deicing stations end hiusaix ; to examine 
now (dares fur horrockt in.1 htnpiilnls ; to advise on the lsysrg out of Cations arrf biuur*; the 
sanitary Improvement of isatrse towns ; the prevention ltd mitigation of epidemic direases, and, 




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gwndly, lo cccrdio * a**<*n! avmighe cn the sanitary CttuliU.m of tha p>?ul&ika, Europe** ami 
Nstivr, ami lo report on lh* prov*W*ro, came, ±iui ttftin* of preventing tirln*** and cliitfaw." 

TV Siniury Comnuwion In fc* original fc*m MsiciJ till l$d$, wb?o If wni atoll the 4 » and it* 
dutir* *cre <ASnr«tod lo an officer of thf CM Service, aided by a McdlaJ Officer ** Secretary Up 
to 1869 lh« o»t of ihe Su£ included m the Military budget, hut m by that litre lac civil duties 
hid become v*ry exlentive, the charts connected with the IhfpfttitQf'Qt were then 'nmtored to the 
Civil budget. In the *«m« yw, cn the death of tV Medical Secretary, it w:a deered ftdviuMe 
to apfraot x Mo'lical Offioer to he Sa n. tary Cotncawiionrr it lieu of a Civilian, anil :hti ura ngemm: 
still eibts. The exiling sanitary laws embrace the foDouxng ob.xcts ; — Registration cf births aivd 
death? ; vaccination t 5*pply of drinking water xod its pcotecticn ; clcanwr?^ tnwts and villages 
at A dnpuuZ of rtfese ; prur&HQ of drains and seaen : provision c 4 public latrines ; provision and 
rrgvUtinn of slanghter-bcuici ; rfguUtica and pcovisicc cf markets ; prevention cf auisances and 
ccauol of offensive and dangerous tiudei and unwholesome buildings or lands ; regulation of 
burning and harlil groaods ; lefttoicmrat of village sites ; md pee vent it*: cf infections diseases. 

Although tie deties cf Sunury Cc^mlssioncr are zainly civil, he is still the constituted sanitary 
adviser of the Goveicmestf in Its Military Deputment. and can import all stations within c c without 
the Presidency, wherever Madras ticops moy \k garrisoned. At the present day the Sanitary De- 
pot men! corn tits U the &ini:uy Ccvriimitlonct in direct communication with Govcmnccc, auisted by 
a IWpuiy Saa.’.ary CooimMunar, Dldricl Sunirarf nlliwiafiiu C->J $ am ran- ' rad mitt aUb- 

li.Jiaxiiu Pit Sanitary CominiiaioOer jxew'sce no exsvuliw JOWB*. but Is ihr recognised adtfwr nr 
CovrnuMM, MnnicijulitiM anil Loral Bo*"?' on >11 -uUtai) mictert. He iho connote. inspeda. 
anil uo MunlcIpAlItta. Jaili, Lnnatic Aiylums, Dlipwraiits. S<b«fc. rad College*. TV 
•raalln (»•"• >c! village, arc inspected by the Deputy Sammy Cmmnoiicnci and Drtric o&eera, 
nml I hi former officer tiu in addition the «faaig» Ol mrcinatte®. 

A« ropnl* pracliral unimki* I hi cmlinil ittpiremenu r-1 t»W llna luve !ee* ihe clanuig 
<t [reiniie* sml I he retm»Ml and ilnpbnl 0 1 bca-e and tar rairlul cusnling n( 

drioHou outer fro» ciirUm-nllun. la tS- imnller town* r. i» pratable i'u(, il IcU fa the 
piaez:, Ihe niotl eRincnt orrincetreoM reRKrling dr«in»;f will Se lo Uvel rad imf«o»» lb* ‘a'ticil 
<d public tlieeu, innee, and hmic oratpoundt ; lo proi'ido iroJy weipe hr rain nnd <ariic» uni«r by 
■ellTCide. mpernotn rnfnce drum, properly gnidcd lo die 0*l-f*IF. 10 lhi( all wuer nviy How 
rapidly m| raj nowhere form rar&ce pxdi ; lo combine with lliir ra effioer* imncrtaney 
iytlcrc. lo Uccp nr much of the home »ewige »r pct-ible ool of (he onriice dram! ; lo *hul up traf 
weili, and to improve end prclecl eiirlmj wedb :rc<o (ubioil pdlnlion. CHinr niv(«niy *Up* 
in iraliulou hare been rreeivir* tilcr.lioo. Special utlcnlko Sat tiro been poo! to th* In- 
aiwillun of fool mppllii in onukcu, am: to the imitation of Schiwli and College". The mode of 
hitlhan! doth rqp«i>tloa dilTn* in nmnnuJ comity. Among the teal population the Dwnrt 
Muilepalilira Town All raoho the rcyiiiralion of hlitlw and cltt.hi cao.pu!*»ry in the areta 'Reeled 
liy u* All, and >p<ci»l Reglrtrare arc appninUd to edlid tnl nfiltlcr the erenK In the 
UUtrtetumoog lb. rxral po|mlitlnn, tlm vuljrvary lyltein will otuslns and regiaralion ir n Relied 
o.theui any ipcrfal low. In ibeihacitM of nnyahnoiuial cauio giving tire to indue mortality, it il 
helicred tiai, under Oldinary rinunotiuii', the irgUtmikiii of hiithi and deathr ir dcfeciir when 
tbr naalu In the ra« of Inrtlw fn!. h«lnw y s per c«=t. or the papBlumn, and of deathr Wow j pwr 
<ml The Eogliih birth rate is mdemood to be abrot J'S, aral tlw breach J‘6 per cml., the 
totmpmdlnfi death-rater beirg 22 and 2'$ per cert, rerpectirely. The grCOI want In Madras at -he 
prelent day i« th.‘ cf a Sanitary Engineer lo formulate, ’rad (»it info piaOical shape the luarrliom 
uf the Sanitary Commuwier. 10! tu ree that all saci worls are ecu led it a rcosceitle and pow- 
Kc curl UnlU this i» provklcd, rechirg bejood the simpdtrl im|Koren.nts can ufcly be attempt'd. 




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REVENUE ADMINISTRATION. 

The Rom- Administration of |X< Madras Presidency during tie pi« I"'" <*K»iy andcr- 

gec« several material change! In 1837 the Revenue Strrey did not call! Lairl nsrewmenla 
acre thro. and were tee twenty- live yearn 1 tur. Sued on the ohd villsce "venue aotoonls the 
field men. in which were obtained fnrm menazements, very roughly Uin with rail or rate-, by 
ignorant, untrained, and often interested men, who were to* miller efficient ennlraL The 
obtained in tho manner were aunroily bnt approxlmnlk a> to treth. The rcccedi on whkh the 
Reran Administration was dependent for its fact, (omitted fur (he rw* purl cf bridle* of 
palmyra leaf strips, which were sealed volc-ies to tho European dwrict c&xn, and usually had to 
be interpreted by the village Kcoontmt, wfo cold m»*» them rapport nny cue he wished to 
esprase. In 1S5J Captain Priatlry commenced an experimental Survey ; and » f«» jean after- 
wards n general Suivey of the PreCdcncy war onctioued by Covert mat. Now, In 1SS7, obool 
IOQ.COO square nits here been owned ; fifteen of the twoityune IK-trir?* In tho fics>Jo:y have 
been completely surveyed ; and cnmidenMe pro-re-s hi* loco mule in for> cf the remaining 
District! The results aimed nt at»l ohuired are Km oiuh tillt-r, a map on a cofficently bfge 
retie („VjJ to ibvw the bwreiiry cf erery property ; »n area ll-t, gi-ieg the ixercet area in acre', 
uA ccnti ef every field : nnd a rrgiaer, nembsod to curmpml with map and area 1st. anti 
giving all infnrnata:: regarding the name of owner, the nature of tenure nnd mUlratian, and other 
particular] fa erery field. Small idle maps (one inch to » mile) *k compiled from tbe village 
mips and polished by talcis, which vary frern *» to Too ojnar* mile. In rartoc. Ccmleneil 
sheies of the ce-mtry are also compiled, and ewrtunlly iKOrpOrttod In tie Reived A tire Sheets 
0/ India. 

The system. and the renilti obtained, hare been eulogised by Her Majesty's SeereUry 01 
State in the following term " The iciotific accuracy and pro dr. on with which the viHige m*p» 
lure teen rcrutrretcl reflect great credit 00 Colonel Priestley aod hb B«(T, and furnish conclusive 
proof of tb-eSKieocyuf tbe Madras Rerente Surrey ; the work ifide>-1 it «jutc on « par with 
anything that has bees executed in Europe.” Many important advantage* hare nr creed both to 
the Administration and to the people from this Survey. Nuiro-n ol scrioie boundary dispetn ol 
long sanding fare now once for all bore teltlcd— disputes which for geo- retires pan hod been 
feitile s cones cf litigation, fend, and eren bkedsied. Ami light hre been lliiown in dark places 
where it was mud) needed : many cues cf great hardship and injustice hare been disclosed, whins 
tiih and Influential landholder. had been too lightly assessed, often at tbe exjenre of their poorer 
migh'iouii Now, the v.llage maps and register plate the poor cultivator fceyord tho power of the 
unicrapatoaa petty officer, aal every European District airhceity has at hand tho means cf ascer- 
taining Re himself the merits of evmy lard case that miy come before him. Con-ifcrable progress 
hn« ato let* male in Ibr companion of onobinnl topcgyapalcal maps of the ceoir.tr y. Until 
recently the only general map. of India areilnUe woe the quarter-inch Ordnance sheets, which 
» ere mloccd from sorreyi made in the poind iSooto 1830. These snrveys were carried cut rapidly 
ami roughly In tie fare of many diffiroiim i and «.r alteration, hue taken [flaw since those days. 
Sheet, revised to date from the material provided by the Madras Surrey arc now being 
iKor|<o rated with the Graeral Atlas of India «ndet preparation la Calcutta. 

Briefly, the object secured by the Survey and Settlement meuwros is the icojrr.tr u.rvrtaln- 
ment of the areas under Ryntwar 5etticmcW, avl the impniltkin of a moderate assessment on the 
half t*tl peinciple ; tint is, tint tbe State'* demand shall las limited to half lie m' predixe after 
dcdacting the cost of cultivatan. Almost mmnluwoiriy with the new settlement were intiedocod 
liberal principle* in administrative detail. Under these, tbe rye* W free to raise any crop he I Am. 
nnd is allowed the foil benefit cf hu own industry nnd impeoveincnu. The eieapticei from 





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♦nUxoJ totM or cultivation wnder private Belli, fiat Untied to (bow sank ia dry itU'j bryorsd 
a defined -llttacc* from a Government »orcc of Irrigation, was eatendoi la iS8«, under certain 
restrictions, to wells dag in wet finds, and the reservation in regard to proximity to « Government 
wccic was re-roved. A revision of the lend revenue Instalments, having for its object xiunnmoda- 
t»a to the ryot in respea to the dispjol of hie produce, has beta for some time under con- 
sideration, end its final introduction await* the information which hu been called for in regard to 
local omdilions. 

The two other imports* brioche. of the Land Revenue Administration nr* the Departtart-.s 
cf Agriculture and Forest CoMermncy. He former, a a diariott Department under the direc- 
tion of the Director cf Rcvrouo SWtlcmect, was only created in tSS? ; but h great dral has been 
done by both Stale and prism* enterprise ia pceviocs yeti towards developing the roonrres cf the 
coaatty. The roff« plant was fint iotrodaccd Into th* Wyouid by Major Devon in 1S34. bit It 
was net until 1S40. when a regular plantation was opened oa; by Mr. Gtawon, that the experiment 
proved 10 tar a sukos as to lead to the opening cf estates over an exteavdod area. Ten was 
first introduced on the Nilgiris in i&w i bit It breame an acrire enterprise only ahcsit the year 
1870. The intrcdoctfon of the Cinchona plant in iStii on the Nilgirs, whrre it it row on estab- 
lished iratnslry, was a Gorerammt enterprise, which has proved mm successful. The Gorernmtnt 
Cinchona PJintrrioos, with the Btcanicol Gardens on the Nllgfrj, optixd In 18*4, are under the 
charge of an o freer now styled the Director of the Goreraraeat C.nhfwii Piinutioni, Botanies! 
Gardens, and Farfa. The neasrre next adored was the «M*Utshm*nt of thr Goverarornt 
Experimental Farm in 1865, followed by the Agticnlinral CoDege in iSjfi, at Saidapet fn the 
meantime, periodical Agricultural Exhibitions, finr (iartod la lS«, were followed by pknghing 
mat chit and travel tog ahowa of impiemeuU, In which modem .mpeovements were odapted to 
indigenous raqutramtttL 

Anxcg the dalle* pariolnitg to the Agricul'iml Department. is the preservaiion uA 
improved btcediag cf cattle. The first step taken in this direction was a legislative enactnent 
pained in l 8 W> to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among cottle ; a Veterinary Hospital 
oBs opened in 1879; and a class for the instruction cf students in Veterinary sconce was 
established in 1S8?, in oxraeoian with the Agricultural College. At the same trine, n system of 
cattle disease Inueoion unde? competent Jlreaiua thruagheut thr comity was organised. Two 
other subject, which have recently engaged the attention of this Department are pony- breeding 
and •xperi mints In en*ili«*, in view to providing an abaxliice of Reserved green fodder for 
agricultural (trek. Forwt Ceawrvnney was iru initiated In 1S3S, when its direction was entrusted 
to Dr CSeghorn. In iSBj this Department *M placed on an "fir lent and expansive footing by 
adequate protective legislation am! executive organisation, and It serins sufficient to say that the 
forests of Madras, from their beneficial influence on the climate, and ee economic conditions, have 
a hopeful future. 

Under the rules recently named, loins on cosy terms rniy be obtained from the Govern- 
mml Treasury for the Improvement of land as well as to meet agrarian MCttdtiM. Fee the 
construction of wells, which arc cf great importance as serving to mitigate the effect* of drxighr, 
they may be obtained ta specially Sheml terms Thr Madras Famine Cod* gives minute instpjc- 
tiuns as to the seasirei to he taken fo* toe prevention, ns well as relief of iii«tn-tf- During the 
famine of lSjfi-yS, the total Slate outlay was.— On relief wnrVs. >S 6 } lakhs; and «t gratultcoi 
relief 170! lakh. ; total, J 5 J lakhs. Duriag the hc^ht of the famine, the number employed daily 
ra relief work* rcee to as miry as 1,070,1x0; nnd the number admitted to gmtsitoos relief 10 
l.fo0.«O An important immure carried mil in teatuetiew with die administntion of fond 
revenue ia the settlement of loam, (tenurv. hcM wholly or partially free from the payment of 
itTcnnr), whereby srearity of property and validity of till* liar* hum uured. 




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Whilst. ax ,-ilovi- shown, tbs Intaseses of the tgnmlnrol clanes ra direct relation to the Stole 
hove received ever; possible attention, th»? cf ilic tourxry of Zemindars. Inaradar*. ami other 
private landlords h*«e not been neglected. The c*/!y legislation to regulate the relation of ion !• 
lord and tenant not having t*en fatind to 1* afcsfactaiy. If wo rmiscd in l%5. ami father 
Impeovisxoss, which cinervcecc thnwcil to hr necessary, arc embodied is a bill now nlxiBI to he 
before the Government. Sint* the dismreesy of j>ld icefs la :hc Wpaa.1 in 1S65, the 
development of the mineral retoarcc* of the Presidency has rccoived ccusidcrxVe attention. 
License* to prowct and trine in Government land me granted on It'-eral turns, u.i nil uncertainty 
a* to the ptoprrieUry rights of the ijnt to mineral protects in their holdings has men removed by 
the declaration that thow products hsla*' 10 the landholder, subject only to tie payment of 1 
special amenment when mine? are *'*ked. A miDcnlagist hu recently lee* appointed to fccspucl 
ami lepcetco all Icealll** whkh show indxationa of Dm ««i-»«nre cf mineral wealth. Tim system 
of Goremment Fish Cuing Dqw* rev-maty intrcdnml, under wlirh -ah wwd fur curing fhh I. 
exempted from the poymeett < 4 duly. »i* proved hlglly lucceWal, During the yrar 1SS5-S6 m less 
than 27.000 tons of .ell-aired, wholesome fix- woe added to the food supply of the coxnt/y. The 
Peoil Fishery co the Tinnc*clly Caul. wh*h fur seme title hix been In an uniiluinttccy condition, 
has recently formed the nbject of imv>t|citioo. Furthw measures for die mote complete revival of 
the rodostry are undeT cnnsxlemtinn. 

During llie past half century several important aiccscies hnvc been carried out ic view to 
improving the eftcimcy <f Die revenue admlnistratkm. Among these may be mentioned the 
alteration of tbe limits of Pittriclv ; the reconstitution of the Hoard e 4 Revrsre ; and the Itnptove- 
meat of the district, taluh, and village csublishinciits so as to ennble them to enpn w-ilh the 
incrciunj work of the AdminuinUko. Tlic fust- ia which a beginning wns made by the crsallon 
cf the new District of Annntapur in iSSj— ■* rape tied to be completed shortly, and the wcond 
scry recently came into forte. As regard. Dm thud, a revision of the village eeahlishmenu has 
been proceeding oinnrrently with the new land revenue settlement, a*«l retniicx to be intro- 
duced in only 0 few Diitrkts. The faproxtMK of the snpenor otabbsimcnl. Ht> been deferred 
from want of ftrds to meet the increased «Mt mvoised. 

Nccw-itlrlnndirg that progress was, at intrtvaU, arreted by tbe calamitous vltiutluni 0 1 
drosght and famine, tbe revere* eOtittie faroish abundant proof that in the fifty years of Her 
Majesty’* reign the Madras Presidency has nttnined to a atale of pcc«erity hitherto tnkeown. 
Taking the dates fee which ittticia are available, it nppeirs that the population increased from 
nbeut iij millics in 1S51 3 to about 31 nillicns in tlWr. The area occipied for ngricoHsre 
under direct settlement with Government itcrea'ed tvtlwwn : 8 S 3 4 nnit 1884-5 from nliunt IS 
to 184 millions of acres; and the nursbrr of holdings umlsv suili settlement from about lj 
million* to over 34 million*. The total lam resent* collections increased from abtrat 3 J 4 lolrats 
of rep-se- its I 8 S 3-4 <" 470 Ukhi ia 1885-6. It is. hmrerer, the other muiks of revenue. <-i., 
tall, ahkari. and Kemps, winds fsraish a surer iede* to tbe material progress of the txentry. Tl>e 
revenue from these three sources baa. dnritg about tl« «m« period, impeovtd as follows !— Salt, 
from 45 to 144* lakhs j Aliul. from J!toSo 4 lokhs ; and Stamps, from pi to 59 lakh* At the 
tame true, the loumls of trade hare been advanced by the abandonment of tie nonopetir* nf 
tobacco, pepper, betel. Ac., and of the motorpba tains on trt-Ua and peofessice*, » abo by 
nrringements made with Travnnoore and Cochin to soenre free unde between thcec Stntc* and 
Erilrsh territory. 

SALT. 

Fifty yean, ago Salt was a Government monopoly in Madras, upco which a duly cf 14 anma 
per maurcl was raised, and which yielded a revenue of 36 U’.lit of rupees The odiriairtratlcn was 






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Madras JubiUt Rt(roife<!s. 



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in the harti-s of Collectors. ia subwdiuatke !i> the Beonl of Rcvtooe. For nearly t»«nty yenri 
Grikrtors (ml ttor Head Artaw* »m allowed > commotion of 1 per owl. ami i per cent. 
mpKOttl;, on the re-renne ajUeCtciL Foe upwind of fiflcMi jean lb-re were no changes in ibe 
(dnlnitbuta, 1m! the duty was raised to Rs. 1-8 in l8«. and reduced is tSaS to Re. 1 per mound, 
remainirg unchanged fill tS$l. In 185a Ibe Coart of Dircclure suggested the appointment of a 
separate c&orr for iht charge of Abkori ood Sab. bat the Board of Revenue held, and lie 
Gavemmeat of Madras agreed, thu it would be better to improve tre status of the subordinate 
establishment, and to appobit a separate Unrovenuatcd Anisin; to aid each CoBectoe in sal: 
administration. This nggtM -on was not imaralialel} carried ant citcp* at Madras, where a radii 
UntovcBanted Arabian! tna 1 rawgeed lo the CeUwtor. la ether Dbtricta the Had Assist!*! 
Collector transacted meet of tbe ait ndminislratioo *»tH 186a la thu yeu the Baud of Revenue 
began to s n thu some such measure ns tb« proceed by th« Court of Dlrreion, ia 185a, “a* 
Mcetnry, and wggninl the appointment of an Inspector General. This propoesl, however, «»• 
never r*rrie.| out, bu a special Deputy Colkcor fet Sell was placed under the orders of every 
Collector acep< those c< Cohnry and Malabar. A Salt Deputy Collector was rut«seqoer.ily 
sanctioned for Ccdavery, and in 1875 a Deputy Collector for Salt and Sea-Customs was oppxnted 
to Malabar. Tbe ininflirieocy Of the inboidiiate establishments was first pointed out by ibe 
Commissioner in eba-ge of the Northern M« In 1S54. and in iBfa a general revoke o! 
establishments was undertaken by Mr. Felly, a member of the Board of Revenue, which was 
brought into eBett in t86j, tad remained in fort* onlii Ibe tcgar.lsainan of the Salt Department 
between the yearn iSyS ax«d 18S5. During three change* the rate of duty w»i gradually raised lo 
Hs. 1-5 in 1&61, Ri 1-8 in tS«, Rs. 1-1 j in 1U9. Ra l-S In 1S78, a*1 s^ain re!aet»l to 
Ri. a in ittt 

In i 8 y 4 the Madras Salt Cat. mission held its trajniiy. Alter going wry folly into every 
qsalbe connected with tbe administration. visiting factum" in rau* parte of the Presidency,— with 
tbe assistance of a special aiuljst. Dr. HaiSett, and tbe reports of Dr. Ratios, who h*l been 
eegngrd for nmrly five years cramming entry factory is tbe Presileecy.— iti ttrrlusicos anil 
rccommetdUiotB were generally approved by tile Lccal and Sspttme GoverarrsenU, and tbe 
Secretary of State. Tbe EKM important suggestions made by it were tbs ocrrstitnlioo of a Salt 
Department, under a se (orate bead ) Ibe (btditka of Ibe casta salt worts in the inland districts ; 
tbe establishment of a prrremtivr force ; and tbe introduction ce tbe eioise spten. Tbe first of 
ttesc raj2estiocs >a carried oil in February 187S by tie apptcatnenl of Mr. H- W. Bliss, C.S., 
to be Cunimissiooer of Salt Revenue for the Fieri den or. From tie tit of July of that year the 
Collectors of districts ceased to hove nny ooneerc with the salt revenue. The present Silt 
Department was then gradually orgar.wsl t»y the Cammissteoer, sptdri attention b-isg pi id to the 
subdivision into circles of the Dtaricu, each of which had prevkuCj been aider Deputy Collectors. 
An officer eolilled an lusjwlee was placed in charge of «soh circle, hil rank heirs practically the 
seme to that of a Deputy Collector. The organbotkm of the Department as for as the Madras 
Presidency is coucvtocI wu pticlknlly completed in iSSs ; bat the «alt revenue of the province of 
Onsw has ante bees placed radar the Cccrmissioner. and the idditioml oibonlinua laabllchirent 
required is noC ><et complelely organoaL The soperior estahlisliraent for inspecting faifota 
ccccrisu of 3 Deputy Commiwionort and so .Aa-irtant Cominmonera. Under thrrw arc err, ployed 
58 Inspectors. » Arsmtant Itvptctora, 213 Sib- Inspectors, 244 clerks and slirulfl. and over 
6 , coo meciils* 

In doling with d Diriment of «hU kind, which is caplny?d in le%7«T^ a t*u npoo a n«f uuy 
of life, one of the most impcitnnt qoestiOQ* liot >r*vc be cmuJcrcd is tbe tflect «j*on th# conwimer 
or the conges which hive been iatrerfowd durioy tbe Imi IMyyma* Oac irap^ctant cl^ngc wi& 
lie gntit icrfuctlcn in the nember of silt kciorics in lit Prttltlcmy. In 1855 there wert no to* 

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a§o Madrai Jubilee Relroifetls. (au«. 



lh«n m " Hatfo* ta l 8 j 6 that* hid torn reduce! 16 S 1 ! and m the present dale ihnre nr* not 
more than «& factories. The 6 el imprauiaa foxa tb«e fgurcs maid naturally bp that the ficililies 
for obtaining licit flit lie! been ft«ily ditniahhcd ; hat this is n« tbc case. The im|«oveaent. in 
oisncnunicatireiv coosequcM on the eitcauco of railroads, canals, and node have really pineal flit 
faccorlea within much euier rench ol the popolatica generally than they ever acre before. The 
faoortB nh»:h have hreo doted were chiefly those eoulh of the Kina District, the altcralions in 
the Northern Cirran bong otaspiratively fra. Numctoas small faetoria hue been dosed in 
Velleee rad the Districts sonth of Chinglepit hot the Bickingham Canal in the former, and the 
Sooth Indian Ridway in the latter, hire Had' inter; oirse comparatively cheap and easy. Oc the 
West Coast the abolition of the local factories las drool a source of the supply of very inferior salt, 
which his been replaced by Bon Icy flit, which can be aaponotl all ilor* the eouL The 
principle* upon which the tdectfoc cf fretoelca fur atolmon wis mode, presided sufficiently for 
l»ul supply i the peity fictcries which acutely paid their »iy, those difficult of access, aivl those 
which ptcduccd notorioisly bid ol: wrw abolished, while mimfsctm his been aoere.tritei in 
the neighbourhood of menni of rommunlcutoi Previously to the otganisitioa ofihe present Sole 
Deportment, the factories were placid in the charge of ill-paid subordinates, who could he hut 
indifferently supervised by the Silt Deputy Cdlectoes ; and the Collectors themselves hiving little 
time to it tend W thii branch of their dutlet, there wis a general tendency to look ipan the 
Department nerely ai a mens of profiting revenue, little ooasidaation being paid to its working 
as affecting the people greerally, or to h raider questions, such is :hi* cf the distr-tulion of silt, fr om 
which difgei to the revenue might be apprehended. This his been entirely altered t the statu of 
officers io charge of fictorlet has been greatly improved ; ind o coreril review of the cperitioos of 
tie Drjartseut in its breeder aspects is made by the Ccemissioner, and emloiied in his annual 
rfpoiU. 

The peeventice force which hu been organised for the prcdectxo of the revenue bos bom 
most soccestfal in its opecotfoes freer the point of view of the authoritin. Tt s supposed that there 
is a tendency to wort the law hanhiy, nnd that the people are baraseed. Of coarse the jMOser 
cleaves were meet free before there was sny preventive force, or before the intreaSoctfon of the 
amended law forbidding the possession and ure of salt cuth. The l«w which prevents » |K>or 
litiouer or fohmuan from helping himself from the stores of spontaneous «lt which he Sods eaCtide 
hi* door is consequently animadverted upon. But to those who are txgniont of the sanitary condition 
cf the surreaadings of us ardinuy nuive house, it is a mute: for consideration whether a law pre- 
venting the ue of what is collected there is not a highly itlutary one. Few of three who speak of 
the harshness of the laws are aware that eicepC in swamps and places where sea-witer collect! and 
evnpont.es. spooiacetos soil is rarely fond in n form fit fire human consumption, ind that scores erf 
rail ire not available outside every nitive hone along the coast of the Presidency. If it wne so the 
sail law would be ncrecessary, ind a preventive force useless i the pxr peasant would rat hi- riot 
in his hick yard, and supply himself with silt from ibt tuifacw. Effloresced salt eaieh rareiy contains 
more than 6 or 7 per cent, of salt. Illicit uJt hM to I* collected tr*d prepared by a long pmoess 
«if lliiviulra amt boiling, so that a man tanner commit an offitnee iguifOt the wit laws owing to a 
ind den temptation crowd by a natural craving for a neceseary cf life. Every ouch oilmen is 
premeditated, and cirried cot with more or less csrelc! preparation. 

The fundamental principle of Ibe preventive force is that no peracn shall be arrested under the 
salt laws without bring hcnnglrt before m Irsptctor. Inspector! are men erf goal education and 
poMii.B, drawing wliries ranging from Rs, *}0 to Rs «oo per mensem, nnd ire supposed to be the 
cqeaa in position of Depntj Collectors. Inspectors, and no othere, arc empowered to release the 
pence* arriBtcil aller an enquiry, when treh persons ire inhrm or children, or when they are fire*, 
offenders, with respect to a quantity of nit no: decoding oat seer, or when they have committed an 






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Mains Jubilu RttmftOt. 



* 5 « 



offence through Ignorance or InadveRenct, w when then i» not nffiritot evidence against them. It it 
found that about 8s pet «nt. of the relcsAcsfall under the wtuad held ; to! aith-rngh at dm releases 
tinder the fourth hod w«tc owuaon. the law it now generally udetKcod by the tubordinattt, and 
only ahoot t pwr otnl. of the release* fall under il. A. toon at a perso: it arreaed It U the duty of 
the nth let making the irrca to tend a rcjK.it to hit immofiatc superior. and to take the person to the 
1 upset or. If he t.- within ten miles, or, if not, to the nearest Peike Statloo. The officer in charge 
of tho ration can release the oSender on hail, c* forward him in custody to the Inspector. The 
report teat by the Officer making (he arret: it b a printed fair, and It it. carefully compared with 
the cocterfoil, *p ihu U ia Impound* for a peon to huih up a cat: after it hat otoce been reported. 
Ktwjr care M taken by the Government to enable the tilt lawi to be wceied with at little harshness at 
It compatible with the safety of the revenue. 

Tbe excise tystem *u lint ixtrodueed into the factories of South Cutara in the season cf 
I&78-J9. In iSSlSj it was introduced into the Tuticortn focfcefa*, and hat ,iuce been extended. 
«4h the exception of six factories, to the whole of the Prcaidency. Under the monopoly system the 
mxonficlnren were recalled limplj to manelaetar* -alt which they delivered to Government at foxed 
rates, tbe uh being stored, and told at 3 annu pee maund by Govemrotob Under the excite 
tystem tbe mnvdaauren are b»Bd to keep «p all tbe weeks in each beta 17, which are connected 
with the m a n u f a ct ure, noeaga, and protection of the alt, the Government merely superviitng uoragr 
awi sales, and gr-iniing the lait, while the manaficruiers make their own inu la disposing of it. It 
was hoped that the or- system would benefit the Konuiaomrcii, who would get better prices for 
the soli, ami alw the public, who through competitiun irtong nonufociurrrt would otxaln a Utter 
quality cf salt at a cheaper price. So for from this being the case, the qcallty cf the excise salt )iat 
ahowa ro improvement, while prices have risen almost eveiywbeie, in use places to at much as 
Hand t« annu per tnasnd. Th; matrafectnreis os n body hue not talBdent capital to enable 
them to execute tbe necessity works befete manufacture is oammentrit, and to wait fee their 
remnneratico until their salt is stored and scCd. They have therefore been coaiiwlled to place 
them seises in the hards cf capitalists who give them advances, and who hare teally taken the 
place of Gonrc merit under the maropoly system. Tbaae cun hiring found it emu to combine 
than to cc.sr.pcl*, and hirin’ been wilted try a soeceastoo of bad isuoos foe marvsfietore, bare been 
able to force the price of taht ep to an anpcecedcoted figure. The escis* lystcm has had birdly n 
fair trial »p to the pttaant time, and there I* very little Jowl* that the presort prices most rail ; hot 
it is tcsrucly prctable that thay will ever go down generally to the price under tbe monopoly system 
Tbe qaility has also teen found, if anything, to have deteriorated. Thil is limply the result of the 
enanriacturer. studying the market Salt is wild to th* dealers by weight, and retailed by them by 
measurerettt. It n thrr-fire their ohjea to got tbe lightest rail they cam, and light tall is, is a 
rtle, bod talL Weighment was intredwed in iSj 3 ; measurement was Mfcetitwted for it in 18*6 ; and 
veighmert wos re-established gradcally between 1857 end iSfd. A Committee is now discui'-ng 
the pouibUity of Insisting upon 1 standard quality ot salt. 

On* of the most satisfactory of the operations of the Salt Department is the exteaaket of the 
fish-curing industry, T*u yt»r* ago e<* of the cuenl fish t count'd In the Pr ct ni eec y was portly 
serv-dried. a:d pertly salted with sill earth frequently containing not mere than from J to 7 percent, 
of salt. Upwards of 135 yards have now been opened along tbe coast, and salt U sold within them 
for use in foih curng at 1 price just sufficient to cover its cost, and tbe co-l of conveying it to the 
yard. In the official year 1885-86 nearly v$o,cco inlands cf fish were cured at tho* yards. 

Financially th* Salt Deportment has justified iu oistcr.ce in the last fifty yean. In 1837 the 
total amount realised was 36 iukhs of rupees ; in 1S86 St was 134 lakhs. The increase in the con- 
sumption ol tall vstca the rtccganiunon of 1S7S hoi been 17 lakhs cf coords, and tbe increased 
oxeum psion within the Prradetu.> u aboot 4 lb»- per held cf tbe population. If tin hu 





Madras Jubiiet Retrospects. 



.'Emigration. 



replaced id equi: quantity cl the unwholcwne illicit mil tint -■>* lanrerly uicc. tJ* reorganfocl 
Deputment ha* done gool war*. 



EMIGRATION. 

TT* preisu wt? regulated r/ncm of emigration a the Preodewy cf Madrn hii come into 
ct*tcnre daring Ibe reign of the Qjmo Empeeu. Ip 1831 darery wu akofeked throughout the 
Britiih Colonics. xoi Imlcccnmui Iwgin to be Srid cot to Ubiurem to emigrate from Britiih India. 
It ex bo! ramtll iBpj, bouever, that 1 legal muctmcnt uai pot sol to sHord checks again* Her 
M»je-ty’« Indian atftttl being decoyed »«ey tsder lalsc pretence, oad also to eniare them a 
comfceutCe voyage, and prelection after anlraL Faitbec enoamcnli, designed to iraprore Ike 
condition of emigre me, were paired from tine to time. Mounliio was the lint Britiih Colony to 
attract Indian labour, and It U KlH tic fi<onrite with Indian em^rmti. Nital now altracW a large 
number of emigrant* from Madras ; emigration hit taken [tore lio to British Guiana | Vmema\ 
Jamaica, anti Trintdad. In t*K> and iMl the lust conventions were signed with Framer. and 
Indian emigres,!* proceeded undo it to Kftinlco (Bouricol, Gnidalccpe, Martinique, asd French 
Galana. It mast hare been a Urccg inducement that fint led the agricultural classes of the 
Fresldency to cross th> ocean, pint, bet the stories of wealth to be acquired in foreign 
bids were doable* made alluring. Proaimity » Ceylon, moreover, to whioh p&ic the Tanulisna 
of Southern Indian had for a long period previously been icciistoraod to cross, doubtless led to 
lemger voyages being u&dertaltn. In titrrs ol widespread agrculrurai distress there is sometimes 
a ruih to emigrate, when famll c^-wnieliaes whale hamlBS" go tbcoad i but sa:h ceouiocs are 
happdy rare, and at timea— ra spite ol the considerable indiceraents oStreS— emigrants come in 
slowly, and it is often diScuit to complete contingents. Fanigrelfc* k always an oatwl fee the 
criminal who has trade hi. first slip, and (ret. the eye of the Police apon him. Many soch 
emigrate and prosper, instead of becoming habitual oflrndera, and peopling the Jails, or erUgrallng 
hvofenurily to the Andamans. So does many a worn in under a dead at home, begin a new life* in 
a new ocontry. Family eqcabbkf, «pnlsk»n from cute- the Utter especially— odd their quota to 
emigration. 

EcLgrznts to British Colonies ore embarked by the Frotector of Emigrants at Madras ; and tb»- 
tea French Cokcio by the British Consular Ageat «t Pondicherry. The system for the British 
Cokxo» is as fcilowi. The Emigrv.icc Agent applies to the Protector fee licenses for recruiters — 
the Limber ask*! fee heir*; regelated aoxolhg to the reqtddtkos for labour from the Government 
cdtUs Crfony which ht repracou t ^p<ctf>«e*in wha* district* of tb# Pravdency he inuttn them to 
•one. O© bring the recruiters tfered thaw*!*#* over the a«Uct»:l V<alit»« f and endeavour 

to make recruits. TV wages offered vary frem R*. 5 or Ri. 6 a mceth, Increulng every year by 
8 anaas monthly —with liberal rations, free medical atteolicce, ic. A free passage back 
after te» yean is premised by some colonies, and liberty to return after fire years z allows] by olL 
In British Gaiina the w age* offered were lately os high as 8 annas a day, out of whi:h, however, 
a r trail turn m deducted on account nf ratiowa The rcciditkms art all printed ia the vernacular of 
the .l*ric< and In KnctUh, on each license. When recruited the intending emigre*: u taken before 
the Diitrki .Vibrate, ce one of the DivUinnal Offcm of the District, far to remove a man 
without dcing this is punishable as kidzappmg. Here the tem* of the contract ore clearly explained 
to each cooly, and if. os sometimes happens, be declines to ratify the contract, be is free to return 
to his village, otherwise an agreement is signed by him, and attested by the Magistrate. fin tbt 
city of Madra* all rrmgra**« rvcrefco 1 are broeyht direct to the Protector to b« pcoatd } After 
this the recruiter U free to take hi« latch of intend«s to the poet of Madras, where they 

ara lodged in the “depots" nt CaK.n»dr > which arc spacious eadwore* o:mtninicg barrack*, and 
a hospital. Hera focri and all necessaries of good qralky are oburdantly sup-plied to tb* emigrants. 




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The depots are pmodicnlly inspected by llic Protector, the MatJcsl I rupee I or, and the Depcc 
Stgeon. the two loir;: being Government o liner, erf high ps.itioo. Tb* emigrant* are examined 
by the Medsml Inspector k to ‘.heir fitness to undertake the voyage, nod by lb* Depot Surgeon u 
to their ability to labotr. end rejection* 67 Ihrte cAeers, igatait which there i* no appeal, are 
r~-arnt. AD the emigrant* who are pawed have to appear jienooslly before the Protector, by 
whore liar terra* of their agreements are again minutely explained to them, and their willingne** to 
embark i» anertaiaeiL 

Sailing -hipt are nearly always med foe the eonveyane* of emigrant* frea Madrai, though 
<!«•=“ r* have born occaikooily employed, and are mach preferred by the talk of emigrant*. Whea 
a ihip haa been chartered she <* carefully cinmio-d a* to her sei-worthtDett end Siting* by an officer 
of the Marine Department, ltd thca by the Prefect or and the Medical lupectce a* to bo * entile- 
tico and fiUtop, bwpital accommodation, Ate. Alteration* and oddrtaots that are thought accessary 
for the Oawfcrt of the emigrant* are frcjoestly ordered^ and have to be made. Each *hip ouki a 
duly cialifed itngron approved by the Medical Importer. Provision* erf all aorta anil " medical 
ccmtbrt* ■ are pro'iicd according to a hied scale, reflating the dietary on beard. All notes, 
&e., when ready lb* shipment are carefaliy weigh*!, counted, and nuined, aod their <|iiality u 
compared wish the iimplee pcrrioesly approved it carefully verilved by lh« Protector aad Medical 
liupoctor, the Surgeon Ssperintetvlert being sJtO present. The water Is acrupaloualy analysed, 
and the Mute: ha* to certify that the requisite quantity of It i* oa board. Alter being surveyed 
the peovitiorB are shipped from the Eo-gratiou Yard, and the sgnitrre of the Chief Officer, certi- 
fying to thes receipt, is taken. In fact tho asroe seosarc* are adopted as when a regiment of 
Her Majesty's troops is skipped, srad the very low iverage of deaths on the voyages— there are 
crflaa tree s h o ws that thaw elaborate precaution* are ay. in vain. When all 1* ready, the Protector 
sand* in a cortiiiate to Government that the provision* erf the Emigration Act have been complied 
with. A license for the ahJp to a*il « then granted. The eicgrann are bow marched from the 
depot to the Emigration ihcdi ; hire they are drawn ap in row*, imported 00 e by one-man, 
woman, and child— *y the Medical Inspector to *ee that they show no a erf epidemic diieare, 
and by the Protector to we that each hu a copy <rf hi* agreement, and that he or she is willing to 
embark. In uu ol aawiUingnes* to era tiara even though expressed at the lut tnosext, the 
■migrant a, not allowed to be pre on beard, though it Is open to the Emigritica Agent to prosecute 
him c> her lx breach erf otatraci. Hut soch refusal* are not frequent. tx-d prcnecitioc* ore still 
n»e rare. An anLcable arrangement is either come to with the Agent at the depot by those who 
change their mind, the Utter paying the expense* ; or, If they are pa open, they ibiecod prior to the 
date erf embarkation. When all the emigrant* have been inspected, leave to embark i* given, and the 
sea betwoen the teach and the ship u soon dotted with the mire ah boat* into which the emigrants 
ire put — sixteen to 0 boat. A* scon as all are on beard, the Protector sign* the nominal rolls, the 
<hip obtains her port clearance, and *■' ■ for her destination. 

The great majority of the emigranu eventually elect to remain in the land of their adoption. Of 
those who do return, many being with them large savings, aid a very cccsiderable percentage of 
them after a sboit stay in their native land go back to the Colonies. Thai s peril well far the 
way in which they are treated in the Colonies, and for the efficiency of the arrangements made by 
the Indian and Colonial Covoratantt, by Coovealicma, Latcui Ordinances, Sic., to protect Her 
Majesty's Indra* ubjccts la their disUnl home-. 

REGISTRATION. 

In the year 1854 the Court of Directors erf the halt India Company proposed the enactment erf 
a law making rrglstralkia of deeds relating to lusoowble property compilKcy, aider reeh penalties 
and iilegnud* as might be deemed rojdtltc. Initiative paopoval* were accordingly made, and the 





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[MlUMiln 



subject nu referred from llae !o time la vxktu Committees, until, in 1861. i Bui, aotainUg Ibr 
main substance id tie present law on (he Milled, was passed by the Government of lndm. Thia 
Act underwent several aedificitions in 1865, 1866, 186S, and 1871. 

The Atti provide the machinery nc*:essury foe registration ; lay down die dories atd j-jwers Of 
Ibe different elutes cf officers ; declare wiat are the regirtrable doraawno and ike tffeU' cf regatta* 
rion and nonregislratieo ; and prescribe the nx-de. time, and place of prcraotaticc and registration. 
The main ((nitre of the Regrelratico law it the daeinction of <nri<trab!c dccaroents into thaw whidi 
nti« be registered la order to obtain validity, Or what are coiled eompibcay d o CO U CMl, and those 
whick U la la the option of the |nrtles to register or n«. as tlicy think fit. Documents under the 
first head lose oil validity If not registered. In the cue of documents under the second head, it ii 
provided that a registered riccc tent of the same daw shall take priority over a non-regislered one. 
To remove 1 technical doubt, it is also provided that ail registered documents, whether compnltory 
or not, ebiH take priority over non-eesretned documents. Optional registration his gradually 
*1 ponded tsinee 1877, and now represents more thus half ol the total Rgbtralion cf lb* Presidency 
of Madras. 

With certain lisiUitiins the follow lag doremrnts are compulsorily cejrjjrahle : • Instruments of 
gift of rmniuvahle property ; other &xt testamentary iretrumenls which purpott, or operate to 
create, declare, assign, limit, or extinguish, whecb*r in prreimt or in future, any right, title, or interest, 
whether vested w cectingent. of the value of B*. too upwards, to or in immovable property ; con- 
test amcnory instruments which acknowledge the receipt or payment of any consklcration on 0 exist 
of the cnatfen, declaration, auignmot, ImitaUoa, or extinction of any such right, title, oe interest i 
lraw* of Immovable property from yew to yrw, or for any term exceeding one year, or re reeving 
a yearly rent ; and utlorit** to adopt tnl not txraltsred by a will. The following document- are 
cipticnally registrable In.lmmcuu {other than inslromev.i of gif: and wiUs| which porport, or 
operate to create, declare, assign, limit, ex extinguish, whether in present ot in fjturr, any r.glit, 
title, or interest, whether voted « contingent, ed a value less than Pa. too, to or in immovable 
property ; iratrumems acknowledge the receipt, or payment of anycooradcratica an accaant of the 
crenrieo, declaration, alignment, limitation, or extinction of any such right, title, or interest ; leases of 
Immovable property for any term not exceeding oar year ; I internments (other than wills) which 
purport, or opnate to orate, deeiore, .uign, limit, or aetlngulsh any right, tit>, or Ini mat, to or in 
movable properly , wdU; all «her documents ac* tejube.1 to be registered. 

For fegtstrsixei purposes the Madras Presidency — which contains an area of 138,985 square 
miles, ssd a population of 30,832,448 — as divided into 22 distracts, and 232 sab districts, the 
districts being conterminces with the limits cf the Revenoe Cdlectorate. The sab districti arc siao, 
is a rale, co-exlrnsse with the Uriahs and the divisaxa of Depot/ Tnhsildais and Sob-Migta rales. 
The Deportment is administered by 22 Registrars, 332 special and official Sub-Registrars, and 20 
Probationary Sab .Registrars, under the control of an officer, designated Iospectce-Genera! of 
Refi^tratloev. The Regret rar- sre located at lie hori-quartcre of the District, and are paid by fixed 
salaries, varying (mm Rs. too to Ki 500, aad by a commivoon of 20 pet cent, on the amount of fees 
collected and recalled by them during the month, the maximum being fixed at Rr. 5a for all 
Registrars, except the Registrar of Madras, who is alio wed Rs. teo a month. The special at*d 
official Sub-Registrare, ed whom there are 3:6 and 16 respectively, are locate:', at the Taluk sad Sub- 
Divirion wtationi. The special Sab-Registrars are distributed into seven classes, ot grades, end are 
immnaraUil partly by a fixed salary, and partly by commisEco. the former ranging from Rs. 30 to 
7 J, ard the latlre bring at the same rat* (Rs. 50) as thit allowed to Registrars generally. The 
Pmlatiotory Sals- Registrars, wlo are Unhandy gradutes, are poid Rs. 20, a*»d there who arc 
undergraduates and matriculates Rs. 15 a month. The retabiidiment- of Spccrai Registrars and 
Sab-Rcgtsuats ore paid pertly hy salary, and partly by a commission of 19 per cent, on the gross 





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coBectiwin remitted Into the treasury. The caciil Sab-Reglstrart receive a oommission of 20 per 
rent, u peroral remuneration on the fee* they renal, nnd 2* per cett. foe their e'tnblishmeots. 
The tpeeiil registering titficera ore required to obtain a practical knowledge of their wort In the olbce 
of lb- Distort RtRistfur hefore entering upon their ditto. 

The nnnei.it atetrart statement shows the results of the works.'.* of the Department in Mid no 
sBte tie AO win introduced 



Scfi'.a ufarwre 



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M S»5 1*> 

*»>!• *$3TV» «44»yfe 

*.wj «m«i ja.rr* 

ri'£ 3I iuStS 

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The ‘urplns of receives over etpraditur* wi« Ri 75,531 in 1*73*74 i R*- 3t.io* in '03 *4 : and 
Ri 1 TV. IJ9 In 188586. The aggregate vim of the tranwcliotts was 6} cruets in 187J-74, IlA 
crates in 1883 84, end ia,V urccj In 1W5-&6. 

It was remarked by the Isle Cavern oe of Midro, thit by mrani of registration " the reralort of 
the people 3 very gt rally L-cr«md ; • seat* of tecure pcenvWn, which rome highly eni«;ht»ned 
countries might well envy, i t being regendered ; »hil» the Intom* of the eomrianity * greuly 
benefited. and is likely to be more serf more breefiled for year* to amt. - Anydis&voit with which 
the Regiurauw law might hare been vi cored npjo its Enl intridottkvn in India, is cwoeqwooi 0/ 
tbe stringent provisions which * amtiioed enforcing a tnmrwhsl minulr dmoription in Bntnira.nts 
relat.n* to inmovabU properly, dwippranx! upon its attuning its two great olj-ci, vil ditcoanig- 
lng forgiry and false csjjreee, snd erraling s traMwtrthy record of till* 10 iraswable property. 
Rtgritrauco offices have beta, and are being, established in antra eunvenient to the inhatttsits 
of tbe country to facilitate reccutse to registration ; notices have teeo, and ore being, freely cl related 
among them, pcfnttrg oat the advantages of registered ma non-eegiserei documents ; and the 
special registration oiircrs, who devote thcii whole time aoi attention to cspudluj the tositwss ot 
the Dtpartrrent, strive to rake registration everywhere popular, by preventing untircesury delays 
and obstructions, ir,d by rendering the procedure as simple as posable. The instruments that ue 
now no* commonly registered are wills, gifts, deeds of adoption, ncthoeitots to adopt, settlements, 
[units:: and main ten u>:e deeds, sales, mortgages, perpetual leasee, agricultural nnd non-ugricJtural 
leases, awards of arbitration agreements, bonds, &c. 

7b* Sipreme Government, in its review of the Administration Reports of Registration of tbe 
wreraJ provincra for the year 1 >80-81. remarked '—“Tbe steady progress which lakes place ie toe 
development of registrati* in tbe Madras Presidency apposrs to the Govemoeot of India to be 
cWcdedly satUfnttoiy, *"d lbs Governor General in Council ctwcora with the Madras Goveoimart 
in the view that every such eri.cntrai a a matter fee coigraMbltca, ns implying greater ae curdy of 
till, oad diminished litigation, laompcmwd by rmlucret S rate eap-ndltore 00 law and Justice." 
Again, cq the Reprets for 1 884-85. the Supreme Government su'd t— "To begin with the Madras 
Presidency, tbe progress which has been so marked during tbe psut few years his been folly 
maintained. The financial remits are ilso very satisfactory, the income of the year hatisg rUen to 
nearly 74 lakhs, sbowirg on increase of 19 per cent- above the kghesl rtvenne obtsined In any year 
sire, the organisation of the Department." 





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POST OFFICE. 

•' II li hereby reacted that the exclusive itch! of conveying letters by pxl Item place so place 
a il hi e the territories of the fail India Cora cony shall be in the GoeemorGeDCral of India in 
Coai»ciL” So ran lh« presMani of she Act of 1S37 ; and, 10 qnote the wards of 0 well-hnown 
aolhorily on the ndmiarstration of Ihe Pen* Ofl«X "Until iSj; Il wos 1 pocilire privilege to be 
allowed to send private Iritro by lie Government Dak 1 ' Hum schedules were aciexed U> ihli 
Ad showing Ihc rates « inland posing', and * was recced " thal the full postage shall be pa»1 
either on receipt, or on delivery, it th* optic® of tie sender, and thal, J the thing uaveyol be 
transferred from a Peer Office in one Presidency to 1 Post Office In inrtbn Prt&iiencT. no 
addltbail charge shall be made on account of rech transfers." Postage was collecied in cash, aid 
the fee >u regulated according to the dimace to width tie article hid to be carried. The krwtu 
fee was oee anno ; and this « >* charg*! for carry trg a letter not eiceedi-g one tola in weight, or a 
neuapaper a« exceeding three and a half toU* In weight, a ilistatce not eicwding *> railed 
For cs crying the same letter 5 03 miles the charge ■« nine i liras, and for t.*oa miles one Pipe'. 
Tlic highest charge :n a newspaper net exceeiing there ami a half tolas In weigh; was three anna*, 
and this uw> imposed when the distance exceeded •» miles. 

Thus, while that scicdale of rates war an feree, the prauge duty on a letter sent from the City 
or Madras to the head-nartera cf the Cennns District, a distant* of ortr JCO edits ""la* 
than ele.cn anras, and that too altboagb the letter might not weigh more than hilf a toU ; and on 
a letter from Madras to Tincere-ly, 1 dislance of over 400 mile*, the charge wmld be eight annas. 
Scheibers to a Moduli newspaper residing in Calicut w»ild le required to pay this* annas p.ugc 
co each copy they roes red, and six anaas if it exceeded three aod a half tolas in weight. In tie 
cai of letters, when the weight exceeded coe tol», but did noc exceed two tedas, tbr charge was 
doobled i and for each additional tola, or friction «.f a tola, tingle pottage was wJdtd. The postage 
fees on panels were peoportionately heavy, and Ibe sciedule to this AK makes no refoiente at all to 
parcels eiceedlng dco tolls, oe > 5 lhe. in weight. Tbo duty on a parcel of that weight if tarried jeo 
miles was Rn »}, and if cart In! i.oco miles Rs. Jli. Toscil commuaxations even wader these 
cnaiStim* were not very w idely extended, IS only main line, connecting places of important* la the 
interior with the scat of Goveramere were kept open. Post Oflvrrs in the interior of the Pnaifcncj 
of Madras were with a few ciceptkcs under the charge of the Collectors of Dhtricti ; and the 
management of the whole was In the hands of a leal PwlmaUerGenaal who acted rolfr the 
control ol the Local Government. 

In Ihe year l 8 jO a Postal Ccmmhaisn was appointed in India, and iU refer, which was 
published ia the follower year, led to the. f-fct®’ of th* Act cf 1S54. ■ le ' rb 7 >** Act of t»d 7 
repealed. FroriBcc was tor the fir»l tin* made is the use of p.*lagc suaips ; rates of pwUge 
were fixe.! witbaet reference to the dioance to wltKh an article was to 1* curled. except in the era* 
of [or cels, and ihe whole of the ptreal ajiwsgemeats in India were placed under the control <f a 
Director-General. The rates of letter postige trim Introduced were, roughly ipnlaxg. daoblr those 
now in force ; and the postage oc oewitopen w*i peculiarly high, the charge being nro area. for 
three and 11 Inlf t.»t<s, four anras for ail tolls, and when tie weight exceeded six toils, two annis for 
every additional Ihrre tolas. The duly on Ibe AfjJrai M*U in its present form actordlng (0 die 
table then in force woaVI be six annas. The charge 00 newspipen was rapidly redweed, a rue of 
one anna for ten tolas having bera intrc-Iiotd la 1 866. which was further retimed lo only talf 
an aaaa in the yens l 8 ;i--a. Lettee postage was retrod to the rate of half an asm for half a (ola 
from April 1869 1 acd in tbe meantime the adtlitkeal charge of pouigc whenever an article 





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“ rfdlre;ied ( had bees abolished. The Acl of 1B54 aathoriied the roptnilion 0: this additional 
charge. 

The duty on parcels waa rot fisol at a sniform me Irrespective of distance until the tot 
1870-71. Alls Kv^-tal oxdifcutiau had been node from time to time, the rate* no- in forte were 
finally adcexerf In iSSn. AceoRUvg » '*•« in t«< Act of iSj« the charge for cccveyms a pucel 
"rigbing two bird red tolm a distance 0 f soo miles -at '.hire Runwo The *arae fond fin no- he 
scat tnj distance within British India, c* from tar place 1st British India to any place In iiritith 
Karnuh. for 0 fee cf only two Anus. Oo the introduction of official posuge stamp* the >*!ei of 
(cetiRe fee official correspondence were at 6n4 the unit u for ordinary ccrrespccdcnce ; hut remark 
oble reduction: hire sisce beta mule, xtA at the pNMM tlew a weight not acceding ten tolia 
an l- sent by foil fee tat asm, and only cue anna etna b charged 6n every idduiccal lea 
tolas up to fetty toll* 

Since the year 1854 the devdoptnect uf the Pc« Office in the Madras Presidency has 
proceeded with grc*l rapidity. In the year 1856-5? th.miih -ere being carped over a diuance of 
y.SySI rules ; In the (tar 1H5-S6. the distance ow w hich they -ere curried by the several mode* of 
conveyance wa» 10,259 miles. In the former year they were carried ceily 65 mile* by rail, ohiie m 
the Inter year they travelled over 2, 1 54 miles by thu means i and from thii K may be understood 
how much the time in transit most have (*tn reduced throigfioxt the greater pan of the 
Preeider cy. 

I» the year 1854 only 150 Post Officer had been ealnhlidied la the Preeidency ; in i860 the 
number had risen to 165 ; at the dose of 1871-72 there were 560 ; at thr dose of iS 5 >Bi there were 
71 ? i end on the 1st April. 1886. no less than 1,065 oft *^ “ere open. In spile cf thii raped 
increue, however. 'X is aaU only in towns and very large village! that offices have been esubliihed , 
but. in coder to proi-le greater facilities ele-bae. 614 l«U-r lows bod been [diced In ootlytng 
villages bet: re lie dot at 1885 -S6, and 476 village penmen bail been appsnied -hose duly it la to 
clear those letter boars i=d deliver oniefes in rnral Ir.iUs. Since the 1st April. lSSfi there has 
been a farther increase in the number of Post Officci in the Presidreey; and there is now an office 
fee every ill squire ntCes cf conetry, and for every 26,715 cf prpcilatioo. 

By coovening sqoaie miles Into square kllucaetrec, the (xnal rystem of the PreOdi»ry Id 
reaped to area and populatRo may be eoaifured with those of comtrits is the aestera world* 
Roughly speaking then lime U fouul to I- one c&ce to every jeo square kilometres. la Great 
Britain thaw ia on* office to acvry 18 equate kilometres. ar>; «\vry 1, 161 of population ; in Germany 
one to every $> •quite kiloo-trev and every 2,6 of population ; and in Sweden cse office 
to every 215 square kilometres, aad every 2,311 of pcyifalijn. The ocanlry where the 
development of the Post Office Bud closely tv-emties that which has been reached in Madras 
Is Greece, which has one office to every 295 square kUomrtrei, and cvsry 9, 205 of 
l-tpsilatca. In Egyjc there are J.522 square lifctneirea, and 4a, 807 uf pqulariun for 
each office. 

The wiaber of officers, done* and others employed in the Deportment in the Presidency has 
rf increased is the same ratio as the mimb-r of officers ; xoi, as will presently appear, the Increase 
ia this respect is insignificant in ccttiparisun with the vast expansion in the work of the Past 
Office that has taken place The number employed os the 31st March, 1S70 -is 5,134 ( on the 
31st March. 1B81. it hid risen to 5,289 ; >nd on the corresponding date in 18B6 it wu 6,495. The 
camber of inides, incloding letters, newspapers, parcels, and bed: nnd (attorn packets given 
cut far delivery tn 1856 57 was 5.818, WO; in tSyt yj it was 13.922.227 t in iMftSi It »>c 
26,451,680: and in 18B5-86 the ntnbei but in crowd to 38.633. 26p Drring this period 

the a amber of letters rote from s.coftoco to 33,000, c*», aad of newrpipert from 601. txo 
to nearly 3.OJO.COO. 

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Afadras Jobiitt Rtimptdt . 



* 5 * 

The u* of Iclirri end Forei.pi Foe! Cirds »« iatroducad In July, 1S79 ; aid k may be 
IntenwlEg to mentxc thu the rahm given trot for iWivety tlulng sSSj-Sd was no lea then 
S.523.219. These ate included in the 3 J.ooO,«o of letters. 

In the ruler foi (he tnnnngctnent of the Post OBee which were tint itmoi in l*SH '' 
dUcKed tbit "in order to protect n. fer u fnsalUe the puhhc mads from the clients of n^.lwry. 
offleen in chiTge of Poet Offices shall not Inowlnjly receive coin, bullion, preckM -looes, or Jewels 
for <1 (ranch either by letter oe banghy,- but from the lit January. 1S7S, the Itwiratcc of Holered 
letters or perc.di, the contenu of which were valtibk, was introdured. The insurance fee wu at 
fint 8 rasas |>er cent., hot U was sinrequeetly reduced to 4 only. In the year 1884 85 there 
W.rr 14,169 rc^oteied letters tecairi in the Mid nil Presidency, the insured ralue of eiveh was 
Hi. 6,103.623 ; 10*13.071 parcels. the imrrred ralue of which *u Rs. 5.879,5*1. Hie l&urenie 
fees reel lied ua rat ted to Rs. 31.417. and olthoojh the fee i« » iroall. ■ conoderahfe revenue 
hos been derived from t hi. lro.in.wc Who: b mail utsf.ctnry of all in ro.ar.-t-. « w 1th the worfcng 
of Ibis sjtlem H to did that, In spite of the ceraptatkro that it rosy to offer, it lus ltd to to few 
fraud* on thi pert of postal ow/Ay*. lodging, however, trorn whu is sited rn paragniph 57 of the 
Direct cr Coer el’s repert on the oprruicei* of the Po--. Office for the .war 1885 86, there would 
appear to besrxxe danger of the .y-tem being cccntionilly elroiol l.y semleri cf lusurel attkles who 
desire to cbeet If* addressees, and hold the Peel Office rtspnmihle. This they cm et lean endeavour 
to do by enclosing ccotetts other thin those which they declare. 

To. .eluc payable business was introdrcol froor DKrmbse m, 1877. and la*, like the ether 
prfcKiinl branches of Post Office work, p«*d through 1 rnpid development. During the pair 
1S7S 79 there Wire tot articles recent! in the Presidency for de-patch, Ur* dcchued value of oaxh 
was Ri 1,595. in rS8i.82 tho aiaher of articles hid risen to 1.1,19s, «•» valoe <* "h<ch wis 
Rs. 116.508 i ami In 1884-85 there were to.iSi articles sent, the ruaMOt specified for reco«cr>- by 
the Post 0®c« being R*. 410.985 

On the lit January, 1880, the Money Otdrr Dqurt-r»nt ws. uansferred :o the Pea Office, nnd 
his since drown reroaiibfe powers of reperrat. In lSto-81 tho umber of money orders istied 
in the Pretdrecy wa 218,597, and their r«he R*. 5,542,507. The ordere issued in 1882 83 were 
565,361 in number, and their value Rs. 8144,427 1 “M* «" 1885-86 the number had r«m to 
511,814, ltd the value to Rfc 11,168,596. The number rad value of paid orders inmtuwd at tires 
sue rate, the Ogarev for 1885-86 brio- 555,052 orders, led the axiwant paid cm them R*. 11.650,927. 
ihls rapid growth is r» doubt due to th* gresier facilities which the !'<■< Office .fiords In comparison 
with the Treasury flep.rtrncnl, with which the management fccm.rly MUd. Post OSces ire much 
nrae aaMnm than Treasuries, and much more easy of ««*“, and arrangement* have been trade 
whereby lb* Foil Offi te transmits the money order from the (ffice of issue to the office of payment, 
delivers tU amount through n peatman to the pwyre, an! obtains an acknowledgment of payment 
freo. the fetter for tbt « tisfsetion of the remitter. The penaice of deffiwsing th* moat of the 
order to the joyre at his rwidrero hai not yet been widely introduced in outlying village* i hat the 
number received tor payment in such places is not consaireahl*. 

The Pom Office Savings Panic was estahlirhro! from the 1st ApB, 1SS2 ; and at the dote of the 
year 1882-83 there were 4 jt 6 accoints opto with a Iodine to the credit of drpowors of Rs. 2.60.741. 
On Die 14 April. 1SS5. there were it, 1 19 account* 05*0, the balance of deposits being Rs. 13.46,871; 
and co the 1st April. 1SS6. lie nccncnt* hrol irvctcased as number to 20.609. and the balance ot 
adit of the depositors to Rs. 19,23,012. Slue* the due Ion mentioned nil account* in tb» District 
Savings Bank have been transferred to the Fc*t Office, nnd the numl-wr of acuoent* and th* balance 
of depot-.! bare in consKprence inreraao! enccmcoaly. In R«Jc 318 of 'be Mi,« P.^l Ga a* it 
ts intimated thu " the objocl of Gorernmen: in esuhiiahing Port Office Savirg. Bask* is to preside 
a ready manat for the deposit cf savings, and so to encourage thrift ; " ltd from the foregoing 








Madras JtMUt Ritrosprits. 



, S9 



poniciUn it wotld .ppenr that a cotwitrable degite ct mcim has bea utalned toward, the 
fulfil sent </ this ohjecu 

In the yeu 1856-57 the total receipts or the Pon Office in the Madras Prwdraer were 
R-. 6,70,071. *&J the diibuiwmeots Ra. 6,53.101. l«»Wt« n predt of Rs. 36,871 j in the year 
1871 - 7 J the rrveiptt were R«. ia,j 8 ,* 5 j, the dnboisemcnts Ki 7,08,980. ioi the profit R., 4,00.584; 
while in 1*85-86 the reaipM had ri.ro to Rs. 17.69,594. and. w the disbaMmenU were ooly 
Ri. 10,06. 548, there wu * profit of K., 7,63,0*6. The <xpenia in comwctioo with the opoatiom 
of the Railway Mail Service ® the Presidency arc c&cludct! Ir<i» three dbburaemreti. 

la Otfolwr, ittj, \\ < lytfmi of Cocnhined Post and Telegraph OScre was introdnend, and oo 
the 3m March, 1SS6. there were 66 ofew of tbit dcscriptxn ope*. A* 37 telegraph cft:w 
remnined ueder the direct management of the Corernrmnit Telegraph Department. there were :o all 
IOJ offiew fee the receipt tnd despatch of messages co th* above diic. Preview* in the introduction 
of till! %yHrm there were only 61 Govemoesic Telegraph Offices at w\:ck ; aod it u tli«* manifw: 
that the aicaiare hu t»*n alteidcri w*h greatly increased facilities » regard to telegraphic 
ccmaiunxation. The total charge to the Telegraph Depart n*< far working the** combined ofiw 
during lRSj 86 was Rs. 25.592. and the revenue realised wu R*. ^$,305. There was tbo* a 
*ab*tanti»l profit, and this is dre to the fact tbit the ennageraeot b marked by that economy wbch 
b so carefully observed in all the branches of bnw»w* now under the corduct aad control cf the 
Post 0(1 ce. 

TELEGRAPHS, 

In An^rrr. i8$£ the Telegraph stores lying In the Mftdrn Arsenal were inspected, aivi, with 
the aid of the various Collects* and Engineers of the districts between Madras and Humpisagar, 
oo the Bombay frontier, they were districted, ind uruigesrents were made lx the erection of 
flying Uses. By the end of Jtly, 1854, 2$ miW« of kx*l Inn were erected in the vkfnityof 
Madras, with a double wire free n Madras to St. Thomas's Mount. O dicta it Kack Town, Madras 
at Fort Sab; George, Guindy, St. Thomas's Moaat. Pco^imallee were opened to the public. 
401 mile* of Haw from Pixmarealkw to Bell ary »ere crocked, with o 5 c« at Vellore. Bangalore. 
Tisikar. and BeUiry. By the rod of 1S54, 91 mi!-* of fine frro Bellary to Hempa^gnr 
were complete:!, whh offices at HcnVor, Humpa^tgar, aid Dharwxr. Pregcirstinrr* were mule for 
the erection of a flying line frea Bangalore to Mpete, a ^stance of £4 miles of line, which 
wwi comfjtftd in March, I& 5 S. »nd an ofhrc was opened at the litter station. This line was 
nteeded tka Mysore to Ootacamuml a distance of So rr/.rk. aul an oftre at Ootacamund 
w'as opened on the n6th April. 1S55. la SepCcrahcr, 1856, 303 wales of Arms line from Mysore 
to Calient were completed, and cfnres were opened at Mactn, Cannmnr*. aivl Collect. In 
January, 1857, arrangements were mode to constrict a flying liae fmm St. Tbratis’s Mount to 
Ceylon, thrwagh the French Settiomcnli at Pondicherry nod Karikal; bat the work was greatly 
delayed the detemkm of tlm wi re oepretod from England. In Augutf, 1S57, 99 mile* of 
line from Madras to PondiAerey throigh Sc. Thomas’s Mean: had bom oxnpleted, and an aftce at 
Pondicberry was op^eced. Oa the 24th November, XS57. 2*t miles of line from Mad ms to Beswnda, 
pii Ncllore and Or^ok, were ixrapleted, and an office at Nelkee was open* d, and another at 
Berwada. By August of tha (allowing y rar. 280 mile* of lineaoDth of Madras, from Pumtcherry 
to Cbetty Chuttiua were ozmplctcd up to N^apitam, and to Romai&wcram in October fgflow i g i 
A ^shmarice cable, consblirg: of a y*strand copper wire protected by nn outer coaling of tarred 
yam ind large iron wire, wws wixreafolly laid acro« ilia Gulf uf Mannar horn Tbi^lcodi Poxt and 

TalUaianaar. 

In May, 185S, onlera were received to cooatrutl a line fiom Colicat to CosAio, a distance of 
103 mile*, asd tpon its complciton anedhee at Cochin was opened cq the 18th December folia wing. 



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Preliminary opemiotn »ne commenced m extend the line from Gwhin to Kamawl rid Aiieppy. 
QuUjb, Trivaruua. and Tuticorin, atii bum Cannanore to Uhaiwar, train— og Mangalore 
and Hcxicec. be! proceeding" were postponed. In 1S62-63, vne pctu:is of the lolloping 
setuont. fraa Midru to Bangalore, Bittgalcre to BtHiry. Ilanjdore to Myiw, Mmim to 
CalioU, Jtvl Calilul to Cochue, were ncouwructcd, and the alignments of the above aectiocn 
■ere •lightly mo Jibed to avoid several Jugc riucr-emaaingt, poddy fields &(• The ComtUMM 
again sucitooed the ritensico of the line fioa Bombay to Tuticorin, WO Canons, Cochin, ami 
1'alomcoccah on the Western C013!. That portion of Die mute within tbs limit- of t)» circle was 
sun eyed, an! e-timatro and indent- were wibtriited. An office at Trlliclurry and three tetnputuy 
one- on the bonk* of tlte Vjjimn amt Biypot* rivers. and tn Socroh went opened respec* 
liiely. The estimates, &c., tefcitcd to having turn sanaioneil, the 0*0 melon of the lie* 
«ai (Otumcnced in 1863*64 ft«c Tmicorin. Pit Tmnevclly, Trivandroro, Qriilco, Alleppy, and 
Cochin, *t*l aou Mcreara to Mangalore trd Cottdopotc. The direction nf tint l*e hrmeily 
ccntetopl'teil to run on from Omriroote to Bur hay was charged in view to avoid the nitonc-j 
water- rrm.iog* to the mesh ofCannanore on the Wwoa CcoU. Oiaco at CuddaVre and Beypotc 
wstc opened. In 1864651 the lines from Titicotin to Cocftin, or,l from Mcnsira tn Mingiiore 
and Coodaporc tow-aid. Bombay, measuring 363! mile- were com pic ml, ml oficettt P ul aura-eta!'. . 
Alleppy, Nngetcoil. Trirandnin, and Mangalore were opened *' alto an Office of Oh-eivation 1.1 
Kotap crambo. 

Varioaa Mentions were made ui aubtojwnt year-, and the eaten! of the line advanced from 
8p< ml*. In 1S6J-6S to 2.102 miles (with IJ Depanmentai, 46 Combined. 14 Myrow State Railway. 
11 Canal, and 33 Private Line offices), on Jisi December, t 83 - 5 . The Deputnwtdal Office* of 
the Madras DiriGan— whir* forrrn abont one-thin! of the whole I'rrtOlency— »tc altuatod at Madras 
Kurt St. George, Negnpicnm, VeBore, Por.litTt'rry, Triihinopoly. Madura, Tutiioria, Pmnbtm, 
Bangalore. Wellington, Ootacaauod, aod UtvtxWf. Combined offices lave been esiaU i-bcd at 
Adoni, Arcot, Chittoor, Coimbatore, Ctotxr, Oaddahmr, Cnddapob. Dindigul, Erode, Codlyawm, 
limit' , Karlkal, Kanr, Kotaglrt. Kambakanun, Kart>»l, Moanl Road. Minnugodi, Mylapore, 
Mjwcr, Naff-ire, Ntrguabawlaa, PalgfcU, Pamnalo-h. Pcoiuimallco, Pudukoeah. Rcmnad, Salem, 
Saidapet, Sow carpet t, St. Thames Mount, Tan-ore, Tinipnti, TiBnijaebar, Triihinopoly Fort, 
Triplicjse, Vaniyombidi. Vepcry. VirwdnpMi, Walnjnnagir. anti Worior. The mtmlrerof mtnngvs 
of all (lutes trnnrmittei from the difecent cflice- in the Madrai Divide® advanced from 23,394 in 
fie )-tr 185S-S9 to 287,919 in 'h« y*« 1885-86, and the val*: from R.. 46,46; in the forma to 
Rs 6,2*051 in the latter year. 

VVhro thrtclrgraph »«.fn»t introduced into In d ia the Cgtiah. were totnpoted and reed c-T by tlte 
>lgh( and left ddectiom of a magntt placed within teverai (oovol'iticor of cop|>er wire. Shotly 
I doer 1S57 the Meete-vctem wit intradwew), a«l trailing by -our.1 from tin: laps of an clortxo magnet 
U now ariversal in Iadn. Fortretly there «o» hot one vydent of wording, that u f-y the mtllnary 
open ctrrent •, now in tie Ceotml Teh*;n>|* oflice ut Madru tdrculu ire worked by ordinary open 
circuit, by throagh Circait. by closed circuit, by donhle comrnl 'login working, by doable t-orn.nt 
(•nplex acciing. and by quntlntplex wwiriivg. Formerly all InUrtuplIom were repalrol ly line 
r»oer»> A fanlt cecomd between two Macicoa. ay tco miles apart, and > man wat tuned bom 
each mol, and iad to etamine every inch of the line until the fail! ntu reached. Hie two men 
having met, repaired the frail, ami returned to their ret pee live sta iica New oil the lines are 
tested twice 1 itccith to see that they are in gw! eloetrital older, and whenevir a faalt ocora it is 
easily localised within a few yard- of the piscc ; a mnner is ordered o«t to the epc*, and the 
Occident is areally rcpiirod in a few hour.. All the -igo.lt.rv have to jovt an entrance nammatie® 
in general eleittcnury olrcation. and, after nine tnccchs to a yen of technical education, they have to 
put a final eunuf>t.uu. 




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PUBLIC WORKS. 

la !ke yeir 1837 t>* KMC ut Ftblte WoA* In th* Pr*ildwcy of Moil ras »«s thw <J«crit*rf 
Copa^ (nou* Sir Arthur) Coital, of the M«!r»! ErgiflCftt 1- 

**=» of tba *»*»>•«* Of (U Mc« 0 «o «id • 

„ a ir*» al .\tA 4 rtf^nlicoi of tV tr.rrw of ir 

U M m* »«>»ad catajhlioi. 

• Itu*, u 1 Gmwifctftol*, r„ c»rir».r f cu if tl*y ar* nit m 4 t the *try fim 

U uvrilM. aul ttai In r**e<t u> lm*u!»xi. it » il iku mjwry n*ir»? w it* pk<j!U* «‘.-ntrr «/ ib« 

<»•* urt>)i;>*<lV l»*e *t»Y f«€ rxbject u> oc 3U«S*4 in; « ** CWW nuituly ttpta »kar :Ur* 

$£ tg ar-«sa w 10 !rc,, ' ,lto - ,to h - *- *-" im ^ 

vr% uum Or IrrtfMbt h>» Crrliiriy *»>• rracdoi cco-itin! uf **»n. ukp IS- <trV?W« 
»l «0g»* to Irtn 1 : W*i (Uf i'-«r lk* fniic ctwidu-aiwi cUt tU *itr*%*t of CcCftWfi- 



imiciuu of .... _ , .. . ___ _ 

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nr*t •imlv* ar.J iiMtttutuhk cxt*,ti\t*rz. icolir di 

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to lh* fclwa{K »> le ctami. ar4 



*;TV«*t> ihe os entry o*ec< ai«K 4 nUt ta'SCiM orri Rt*ctut AUatmat, rr! it ir UApuattv 

etnan (W totkn^ vl *v»J inWu ih* InteatlM »M CimtOTOXO'.* ^ itr«?r«4 to* «Mk tU 

euttly d«yn(Wtt itj«i ihf Ico! /*:*» U fa> nrtvjn ut 4 dutit* ix thar cxi th»* vxr-ft.** of :►#<* 

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nutt b« «nfi«d ii r>*f,l ; 1 ii rum 

by bffiM, u* 1 h* g*+l U>ly of U* v« v lj t»ux be x-.«hsuj tU»l 
fre.lfbl Atd Mlhr.e Cu«racr.a?c»i«*. ia>riiMit r£ it* 



of tsr* ti th iMxft 
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I.miui v^-*n. A.a Mtfir.c UMDuuwm. ur*e.u«»« tf it. <4 it* CtffMvy rnt*l cw»n.« 

«*> Ahrrx al ut nil of Cjr-iu»Ur A |A>,i k ahr>^ ft l»(Al b*r k- lh- kruvUdfQ, ini 



T>.* VfiHm imJtr which *.hii lamentable condition of afhiri <»a:iao;tl h*d bom gnvltially 
evolved frr«x) ihtf w>«h. ia the early days of BntUh rule, every Col^tor wx* hi* o«n EtgitMcr, 
»nd, lb uUilioa to coOxtioK ' h * rccauc. c.poulnl mnully. «vtl»oI piof.iUoiu.1 HUKluce. 
owddcnbl* UI« ca Iho ap-kwp an! impiowmcnl o( Ihe *ork» from which the r*»cntie »• 
dolvnt Ihmi(jh ln[imU) i( mu be admilic-J tha’. il< Colkctora^wto *«ie refouiblt for ihe 
rcirnuc ihnulil C*, h»vr much to uy to the uorki upc which the roenue depended, yet, ki m 
amount ct icil will male up tn w.tnt of fnfntionnl training it followed that the wane or money 
attracted attention, and (rum time to time efforts were mad; to Lii the CoUcCoe. by *|i|»x»tmis 
” Superintend enti of Tank Krpiir., - But for many yenra the rramtei of the U-tcr cficer* »a too 
limited to he of any partial h.nefit ; and h >u not until tSj} tbit the whole Presidency in 
divided Into three disiKes each awio the charge of a “Cnil Engineer, " with > snitable 
estalibshmru, tnl the whole placed oi-ice the oattrul of an Enginecofli:<r at the PiestJerKy town, 
stylol the "Iiupecto* General of Cinl EsthnatK" la 1836 it vas decided that the Board of 
Keveire* ahoihl have the here fit of the eapwiente <f the lmi<clce- General, aod that officer oai 
given a wnl M the Rond, under the title of Chief Engineer, an Eigtnrer Secretary to the Heard 
being it the same time appointed, upon whatn devolved the aJniisiilrative diaics previously 
piefomed by the InrpectofGrtwnl. 

Such, then, in the Brvt year of th; reign cf Her Majerty was the " Mnramut " or “ Repairs'' 
(Iqartgirar, which kail thr control of all irrigition mode; ar«l nnviga Me canah, «r.d all roods and 
liridgen no« tituated in Military cantonments. Side hv ride with the " Mnramiit “ Department wis 
the Eagvoeering Deportoeet cf the Military Boar!, an institution datirc; *> fnr back as i;S;, and 
which was responsible for the superintendence of the fotlifiatkne ^rnemtly ; of thr rowds, bridges 
and public ImiHingv, both Civil and Military, nt lb. Pmkluuy town ; tc^ji-.her with all Militiry 
(and Civil up to 1S3S) boliling* in the province" ; in; roods and brijgra in nntorrents. The 
erginwring works under the Brard'wcre dhtrioatrd is ten ilmoxn, cotrei|*snding with tbe divisions 
of the Army. Five of thew dirisions weee ccmtrcllod by Sopetintendcrg Engiseerr, with executive 
odiceru, a suitnb-e estaKis hm ea t of oveeveer Srrjesota, Sc i and in tbe retraining ire, the execution 
of works was undertaken by the Commanding, or Staff Officer. Thus it will b* teen lint fifty year. 





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ago the conduct of Pdile Work* in the Presidency of Midrat oat divided between ■ Military Woric* 
Burns and the Public Work* proper. Thla arrangement drf oat week wills aad in 1S3S the 
imptetinre of the "Miranv;*' Department to tbc ttrvtror of the country, tod the necessity cf 
itrenmhrring » « to enable it to cope eflrcecilly witk th* -nut an>Mxt c£ week dcvrfrzzg rpon 
lt f bcc*mr r*<XQ apparent. 

It iher*fc« revived that the whole Prewieccy ilioutd be ^arranged to fora <tgU 
“ Muirnci ” division#, meh tinder a '• Ciril Ejgmeer," to whom .or, a! the wto time, transferred 
the cccsricttco and repair of all Ctrl building' in the provinces. formerly order the Military Beard ; 
“hi.: the other war'**, nadir the comrol of lint body, wmr pliced In ihnrtfe of the Staff Odon 
ot Station-, and at Division Haul-quarters, under the Quartm-Matter General of tbe DiraVan Staff. 
By this reorganisation, riauw efficiency the Engineering Branch of tin Military Bear! had 
jKoesseri, was gradually destroyed, but it was not until twenty yarn later that th* Board wii 
obolMbaL In l8so. the importtoce of the systematic tninigement and neoitlon of labile Weeks 
throughout the Presidency enured the attention rf the Court of Director* in Er^la&i aod a Piblic 
Work* Crmmiuion wa- appointed In the MI owing yinr. In 1851 tbe CeeamUsion issued n «ery 
full occjini of the ciltting system of Public Weeks AdoinUlratiun, and reviewed at lecgth the 
working of the “ Manumit Department, the Trunk Read Department, and the EngL-«r Depart- 
ment of tbe Milknry Board. It pointed 0* tbe generally neglected Mata of public work, of the 
country, eiccpe in a few five-ire*! districts ; it dwelt on the Insufflcirsvy of the annual grants alketnl 
lor publx work's and 00 Ihc inadequate establishments xppxated to look after llem ; and it brought 
*> notice the benefit* to be der.reil by the Sate from the systematic and Judlcion* eapetufiture of 
public money In the promotion U piWic weeks. The Commission also rccomme&lrd the rcahlisb* 
tatm of eee Drputrarnt dvr lie einngemtet el nil Public Works, Civil or Military. At this, dale 
the entire cost of the Pabli C Week- Esublishmonl wn si lakhs per ar.num, and tbc expenditure on 
W'teks lit lakhs. The propoola of lb* CommiMion >n«ohv*l an r urinal ehatge of neatly rjJ Uklis 
fur establishment, and nn inr.ai. expenditure of *8 llkba After modi discussion, tbe new establish- 
mtot wire santtHO-d for tbe year 1S3S, and thus, for the fii« time io iu Jmlory the Department, at 1 
whcJe beans* an exeentire Department. In otnsequerce of the Mutiny in Bengal. the ixpesditore 
on Public Works wan moth restricted, and a ccosidesable tort of the Public Work* mUblishmM 
itneticoed la i8j8 ns discharged in tbe year I$ 5 » Is tS 4 o doubts arose at to whether lb* 
opr“io wa. not too elaborate, and in l »>3 the question was referred to a Committee upon 
whose mximmcndatlont aorne radical cbugB in tbe executive were made. In tjjo. in 
cotueqaeacc cf the duBculty of nnlatnining the minor irrigation works, a Commisslnn wa* 
assembled to consider the eipedxncy of fuithtr mugavv-itiin, Bit it was net cntil 1872 that 
peattical effect was given to Us recommendations The prindpal charges were tbe appointoent 
cf twenty-one District Engineers in direct caoitinlcalioa with the Chief Engineer. The cost 
of the new estiblisatncat was set down it 2tJ lakhs. Thl* orgntiimlsxi -as succeeded in t8;8 
by the Superintending Engineer system ; the Presidency beep divided into fire circles, rich 
under a Superintending Engineer, and 39 Ececutise diiblon*. In 1879 considerable reduction! 
Wi re imdc in the Extcutrrc Scaif, is cocsequeace of financial pram* caused by tbc famine ; nod 
the nimdair of circnlire dmstccs was reduced to 29. It ccing found I hit with the iacreowd areas 
thus given to retch division, the suff cf the Department was do longer equal to the wock cipcctcd 
front it. I he grrstr. part nf the Public Works in tbe local Fand Circles were haidrel orer to the 
L*cal Fund Boards for execution by (heir own agency. Tbe consequent rreinakra in the con- 
tribitioo of the Local Fund* to the owl of tbc Public Works eaibllsliment, anointing to aboil 
5 i lakhs, together w ith th. (ir,inciil pressure then eusiine, involveel a Mill farther redaction in 
lSSo8 i *l>rn 15 "Hem of the Eogineer EsnblUhaent. and 79 tipper *nlmrd*»ut were retired. 
Bat in the year tSSi brighter times dawned npto the Depatmmt, whkhntlmttuxl ofa large ircrew 




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in the esahliihment, ml the Proadrsuty wes re-nrr lrged biio sit Superintending teginen' circles, 
sibdividei loro 30 creative divisions ; which, with the excision of alteration* made from tine to 
lime in the October of division** U lie organisation now In force. 

Hnripg thus outlined the m u 4 formcCce cf the Public Wort* Depctrtirwu!, »ml briedy 
sketched it* organisation, it 00', y remain* to monlion > few types of iu work. The most 
Important of the Public Works of the Madras Presidency-ceber then those of Irrigation— 
itiy (e divided into three dines, *it. : Coiomuiiiatloas, Hartwics, and Buildings With 
1 few exceptions no works of the first cfnss remain uodar the Department, nnd the 
eccepticos rtfer-ed to will, as toe a ns they ire completed, 1* bund«fl user to the Local Fred 
Boards concerned. Up to 1 rery recent due nil the bridge* In the Presidency town were 
maintained by the Depirtineot ; but they hire now been hwojtd over to tie Municipality ; ard in 
future yen* it h not probable that any roads ce bridges "i'J be ronMrKted by the Dcputaent, 
excepc In case, where the Local Fund Beards ore mbit on scootat of the expense to 
nnleitike the work. With re^ud to Harbours, tbe works at Midru *'• destribed on nnccha 
page. The pier u Gopslpore is 1H0 alluded to, nnd il is merely iseorssiry to aiM that i: will be 
completed daring the pet-sent year. The improvement of tbe Cocanuta harbou by means cf 
lengthening the groynes at the mouth of the Ccciiidn river, has lately ergaged the attentioo of 
the Depart mutt, but II is probable that the idea of extending them will b« ebaodooed iu las-eur of 
dredging cm the bar. The wore at tbe Paamben Pnst have, dner 1S79, been carried on by the 
Marine Department, but prior la that date they were ussier the Department, and cotri-toi chiefly 
of blasting and dredging to make 0 passage fcff cowling wrli Tho harboUIS of Mnrgakee 
and Negepalnm hav« also been considered, bnt they preset* aceelingly difficult problem and 
their ia tp ro seraeot is at* likely to lie atlempUd foe some lime. The Ciua Mllsgro dun at 
Cochin gave rise to some uneasiness two years agu, hat ll.: rerolial neasires taken bad the 
desured edect. 

To loro now to tbe dm of " BaikBnp,” It mast be admitted tbit in proportion to i!i atae anJ 
importance the Madras Presidency has few modern buildings of architectural importance, bit within 
the last ten yron much In* been dear at the Pr es id enc y town ud at OcUeamaad to Improve 
matters. Axecg the largest and mewl impxtaat UfiUry buildings constructed by the Department 
may be mentioned the Military Convalescent Dept* at Wdl^gcou ceiling t ;4 UJu ; the Law trace 
Asylum at Ootocamucd, S| Inkbs ; Fa-fly ^imters in Fort St. George and Conasnore; Barracks 
at Fort St. George, Ca n aa n ore, St. Tho-ras j . Meant. Bangalore, and Beilary, and many othe 
Military landings c ( vuriou* description*. It may he added that most of the bonding . mimed abtnc 
were conpteud with little demotion in out from the estimated amour*. Among the Civil haild- 
ir£i. the most iwpxtan' that hate been coosiructcd of late years are Government Haase. Oottca- 
munc, the Postal aed Trie graph OBro*. Madras, the Senate House of the Madias University, the 
Presidency College, tbe Lying-in Hospital, am! the Ophthalmic HospfciL With these, and many 
other baildicgr, tie name of Mr. K. F. Chisholm, late Coeaalting Architect to the Govemncr.t of 
Madras, will be hoooiirsKy handed down to piatority. 

From this brief sketch of the Pep*elrr*nr, it will be seen that since t8j?, whr-a the reproachful 
words of Sir Arthur Cotton were written, much ha* been done to ensue tbe p«b!ic work* of the 
Presidency being carried on in a systematic manner. Tne result has been most tatlafactcey. The 
main limes of road, and thocaands of miles of era. rend, have been metalled ami bridgwk, and (sttce 
1879) lumled over to the Local Fund Boards, who year by yen are improving tbe "Ccnimunlta- 
Ilona" hv tuning new reads and repairing existirg «*-; liras leaving the Public Week* Depart- 
rant free to devote more attention to the subject of " irrigation." Tbe difficrity, however, of the 
■ p-krepof lie minor Irrigation works stall ccotinuer, and in 1S83 it was fotrnd necessary toentrasa 
the work of obtroiing hydraule information and preparing islmaies for there work* to a separate 




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branch of the Department known as the "Tank Maintenance" Kheo*. Unfortunately, owing to 
financial prnair*. nearly the whole of the esaublUhment for this work tod to be .bo! I shed at the 
commencement o f (to. year, aad for tome time it wai feared that the scheme would have to he held 
in abeyance fur an iivdediite period. It is now, however, coctraplitoJ to teoramcnce opeiouxa 
open a modified wale, for there can be no qcration of the great impxtano* of carrying out the 
repair, to these mioor works (which iorlude 3 l. 6 «S Ultra) in n systematic manner and upon stientific 
(rieciple* Tha retrospect ihould not to doled wilboy inentiun of the Corps of Madras Engineers, 
the ulh-.cn of white tore frcea the enriitet day* Him a peoro.-er.t part in the puble worki ci the 
Presidency ; *o roach *: that a Civil hiitwy of tha turps (the Military hiatcry ha. already been 
written) would be alcou a complete history or the Ptblic Work. Drparimsnl 

RAILWAYS. 

Althcegh tome prc^rTO had teen slide with die conitructioo of Ruluuy. ia England at the 
time of Her Mayrity’i aawkm. It woi n« until rcrenl yein iftet thu event tbit practical itepi 
were taken for their ictralictlar Into India. Sotc of the earlier. Indian Railway Conrpinlei 
wire tamed in London ta 1S45. to: ihe proecon food it impossitde to ruse the nocmtaiy fie* 
witho.it the asrirU---oe of Government. Thii led to the ndopcica of what u l noun as the 
"guarantee" system, under which lines tie mice throrga the fcutnrae&talily of Companies » ho 
receive from Government a guarantee of 1 certain rite of IaiereB npcc the capital expended, the 
rate helng at tint 5 percent, with Jul! the larplui proliti beyond that figure. The direct p.Munlmy 
intttws: which, aider tha amtng.-menl. the Government hai in the nioceo of railways, lavolml the 
no: fully for tome luperririoa and cooteol, whlrh u provided fot in the owtatta. and It eaerclw .1 
in England through a Government Director, .ad in India through the Ccnsclt-ng Englceeia for 
KaUwayr. 

The VI ad rai Railway Cotnpsoy originally tanned on Ike 8th July. 1S45. “• <*J«I toing 

the oxatiuclion of a line from Minimi to Ariel The Company was dxwJved In the following 
year, and k was root antil the Eut Itriiati and Great Jcdion Pcnlrr.il. Railway Companies had 
oVainol a guarantee of fotereU that the sab-wcl of a raJoay In the Madia* Pretoieocy wat revived, 
lo l 8 p)!h* Madras Company endeevccired to obtain term* simJxr to thee* (n <<thm Preridenrics, 
hot was uMScceuful. A repcct cci railways was thra mule by Major (now Sir Tbmu) Pears, of the 
Madras Enginceri, who reeommeoded that a trjnk line thouM run from Madras to the Malahu 
1 -a.l, tU Vaoiembody, Salem, and Ptlghit ; and thr .1 arottor •hn»ld diverse from U, at about 
•evaily mllet from Madras, and climbing the Eastern Ghauts near Pntamtor, to canted Onf 
Bangalore to Be-ury, and thetwe lo Poe an aid Bootoy In the select km of has lint* Major Pear, 
accnis to have been guided entirely by fncilitiei of tcoetmcltos, aod submeqoent economy *n nocking. 
The Supreme Governmtnt dd act approve of the line mV t Bsngilore to Bellary, Iml dodded ujxo n 
main line from Madru to the Wait Coast, wv.h D branch from Vuntarabady to Bangalore, and 
ancehor Irom Coiastoiore towarda the Kilgiris ; and a line aho from M»lr>» to Cudilipah 
and Ilrilarj. 

The p-cteat Midnu Railway Company wae formt .1 in iSja, and hi firtt omtiact uas for the 
construction of an experimental line from Madru towardi the 'Vw C«n«t. 'Hie (inealco of the 
general system of lintd wu still aiwt'.le-i, tot tto arrival of an Agent la Junauy 1S53 rendering a 
CoaunKixmenl neceauiry. the Government of Icdia ibortly «fter«ardi directed that 1 Irne fmen 
Madra. at fir as Mutral to 1! coce cnnilractcd, a» the belt line for a n citeoilnn of the railway in 
any direction that further surveys night show to be deiiraKe. Tto first sod was turned on the 9th 
Jine, but before noth pregreu had toen made it wai agrre-l that the line ihould he mended to 
the \V«j Coast. A nxitract for thii perpase wai extorted in tSjJ. A fimhrr contract for the 






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construction ct lie Konh-WM Line wat entered into in August, 1858 TTie flrd seethe, iron 
Mu! mi to A not, wm opened lie traffic <r, the lit Jr.ly. 1856 ; ami Hu South- West Line, fran 
Mulrai to Beypore, uascjwood throughout on the lilh V 17. iMi. 7 h» Bangalore breach w.i 
cf*noi on the HI Augml, t8fi«, sad (hat to MeOupiliijnm to the 3111 AugjM, iHjj. On the 
Ncoth Wf.t line cuminrwing at Aikonus, tl» first oection to Ksgari wti opened on the <tfc Much, 
1S6:, ami the line was ©omplcted to Rikbur on the 15th March, 1871, the Bellary iranch being 
also opened ti the uo< tnooth. The douliing of the Lie from Madras to Perambcee wss completed 
00 the 7th Febouoiy. 1874. and from thence to Arkonam un the sSth Augest, 1877. TV she m 
branch to Ba^ralore city, vhkh was originally cndrrfakcn at a portion of the Myne Railway, out 
handed 07 er to the Madras Raila ay for construction u a hrosd gt'-it line. and ejreood for traliic m 
the ltd July, |W* These Ilea are all on the S' 6*, or Indian gtige. selected by Lad Dalhousi*. 
and their total length i« Mr aria \ hot 00 the IM Fetwary, 1S87. the Belluy Bruch, >1 miles m 
Unglh, wai trantdarrad to tha Soithrm Mahratla Compnj, n that the total length cd the Mid nu 
Hallway l» at pneent 8}l miles. Called h now beisg sabstitutod for Beypore as the western 
iambus, ind tall oaten si 00, 5 mile* in lorgth, wijl I* opened towards the end of this year. A brooch, 
a* mild keg. from Pdgiut Station to the loan ii al» under ccceBa-tka. 

The South Indian Railway, which a also " guaranteed,” consists of amain line fron Madra.to 
Tutcorin with Ecancho fron Chir*>epil to Arhonim, fhx» Villnpnrm to Giagi titer, wh«r« it 
joins the 1‘ordicherry Railway, fron Tan jure to Negapstnm, from Trschiropoly to Enal*. and fron 
Msaayichi to Tlnneselly. The first portica of the amlmillttg was on the 5’ 6” gauge from Nega- 
patasa to Erode, bit when the eitcrolom to Madras ial Tuticaln »err rnncticned, it was deter 
mined that the entire system should be on the metre gtaje. Tic line fron Negapatan to Erode 
was conewnced in Miy, 1859. !>y tie Great Southern of India Hallway Conimny, and completed 
in December, i86l. The line from Aifcaum to Conjeertram was coaaoeaad in March, 1804, by 
the Indian Tramwny Company, one was oraspleted on the f 6' gauge u May, 1865. The Carnatic 
Railway Cceapwwy took o*e» the latter, aid entered into a contract In 1870 tor ita exteomn to 
Cuddalore ; hot in July. 1874, tie two tndertaVingi were amalgamated, Older the title of the South 
Indian Railway, and the whole system is now co the metre ga lie, the coivenlmi of the Ntpyatai 
to Erode section having been completed in Doresnber, 1870, and that of the Askcoans to Cenjec- 
senna Motion in July, 1878. The litre from Trkhine^wly to Tatianin was compacted in January. 
1876, ad that from TaBjoie tn Madras in July, 1879. The Focdicherry bra;, eh was c£«Md in 
December, 1879, and the Chingiepit to CcajeeTerxm section on the 1st January. iSSi, 

These being aatil quite recently the only open lines in the Madras Presidency a few ramirlii 
may now l« made as to their financial results. Unlike M of the gutraotred line* in other part, 
of India, the Madras and Sirrah Indian Raiiwtiys, thoogh crmpwntivrly cbetqdy cord meted, haw 
near f«M tha guaranteed inrerat, a result due to the o*r|nrathcly small traffic which they cco' 
nnt«d The chief causes assigned for this nre 1— The geographical charusrr of the caantry -treed, 
lying x It does whist tie narrowest pad of the pen, orals ; the absence of leading staples of traffic, 
and of any great trade centre on which they mig?* concentrate from a long distance ; nnd the poverty 
ud simple habits or the southern people. The same will probably be tne of any futnr* eitena'oai. 

Tie capital of the Madras Railway is 10/, millions sterling, of which Sj miilhmt bear 
Interest at 5 rer cent. The line has ecet £1 2,15c pet mile. The capital of the South lodiati Rai!- 
wsj a 4 millions, ant the line has cost i&.Soo ter mile. Up to the erd of 1885 the gmranteeil 
intern; of lire Midraa Railway amoemted to 1 >1 minions, while the sat profita reseheil ernly t( mil - 
lions, leasts* a h.h*e of 0 ] millions to be mat free* the rewrvura id India, in aiinion to the 
eipenditora <•» land whiih was given free. 

The intern! and profits of the Sooth Indian Railway arc 3 J, u-Ulons and tft millions respectively, 
lenvingn balance of 1/, nulioiis t^acs 1 . lire Stale. Mach list beta arged against the fact of th* Madras 

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Railway pttaiag at a distance- free* Iho large town. of Ana. Vellore, Salem, and ralghnt. Vat live 
Ukat iliiluitci irulhi that lost null hue no appccciahlc ettect on the geex's! remits, and it It 
■jontlonahlc if 1,5*0 mile-, of railway canid hate been liid in the Mid rot Prewlanry whsch wcold 
h»'e yielded traffic nrecdiag in any degree that earned hy the existing Uic*. The Madras Railway 
not* piys nearly 5 pci cent., and the South Indian, excluding abooimil tullsy which ii now brag 
inclined, may he expected to p«y 4 per ccnL 

The wwk done by then line bra inerciicd lately of lit. years. In 1885 the Madras Railway 
ramsd Si mlllfB of ju-wngm 'n > ici-age distance of 45 mile. i&d 646000 tins of (jxda a 
dbonie of 155 miles; anil the South Indian Railway cintol 6i million* of passengers no ssxrage 
ilajuite of 36 miles, u.l 584.00 uo- of goo )< a ditlnuce of ; J iniks. The grow earning, of the 
two lino during the same yens were 76' lakh* and -IS', l«Un respectively, and the nrr profits 
nmounted to jij laths, ir.l 15J lakhs. About 99 jut rent. of the jnssergers trarel thhd dan. 
Kate* have been g rally redieoJ. and the linte are performing th* proper fenetion in dentoping 
the rewtreo of the 1‘ioitkccy. Although the Government has every jus r 10 male op a large deficit 
(lit 1885 this war £075,0x1) three tan be no doobt tbit the advantages la UapnwBl and cheapened 
administration, and in the development of the connliy, far outweigh the ehugo thus Incurred. A 
ratable hnteaee of the use of railways was furnished damg the famine of 1876 78, when, ss stated 
by the Viceroy, the ru.uiys sasod Soottera India 

As to c< her lines in the Madras Fictitlmy, it may le mealkmol that the only open leigth is a 
portion of the Swthcen Mahratla Railway from Bdlsey to lluipct, 40 mile*. A* already stated 
tin Company otn» ovnt the Inarch of the Madron line, which will be converted to the metre gssge to 
nHord cconettiun with the railway under corwiurtinn by the State from Gontnknl to lleivido. 
Tte litter to- a length of 3 79 miles, and I* iies«ned to convey the surplus pradocc cf the Katna 
Delta to the aspired active portions of Bclluy, Aniatipnr, and Cuddspih- A rimrlir line. 86 
miles long, on the metre gunge, a beng mode freer. Tirepnlito NrilOre In connect the ilovr-nmaH 
distrias with the Penrair Delta. This line end n pxtkm of the farmer, known i« the lMtaiy-KUtca, 
will he opened doting the present year. In order then they may fulfil thrfr ohjeel rtictrJani me 
re>]iired from Ganlnkil to lliodopar nod Banpsloee, and (torn Tinipod to Dtarmavorom. A line is 
«l» projected freer* ViUujoram lo Pool (mar IlamUchcrel erres*^ the Madras Railway at Vellore, 
to untv} tie produce <f the Tnnjore Drill, and, together with the extensions described old re. to 
onn«t the metre gaige systems of the South ladiia tad Southern Mih ratio Railways A line on 
Die bread gouge. !t j tides I log. th now under conitraction from Becada to the Hyderabad Frontier, 
to join that being made by the N lam’s State Railway Company lo tbe Sngareni real firth. The 
ccol is of good qinlity and inexhaustible in qnintity ; and its iw* on the railways of Sovtbern Indii 
will lead to csmoderable economy in working. At present tbe Mtriras Rsdwny works one-fimrili 
of its trains with pilcnt fuel, end three-fourths with wood 5 tha South ladiaa Rsilwny user root 
almcK coliraly. Severs! surveys lo 1 mine* tines have Urea crnlol on from provincial revrtvaes. 

THE MADRAS HARBOUR. 

The construe? Ion cf a Hoebtor it M ultra* has boen the grate* eagiMCrleg work of tha kle.1 
urolertnkrn In India (lining the retga of Her Majesty, and, perhips. as a purely scirice work. In no 
way connect oi with quays, locks, c* canal*, it is one of the largest works ever si leaipecd cut cf 
EurrfC. To lard Hobart i* diiaDytlae the origin of tbc IfarVer, for to him, :n 1S73. Mr WilGam 
Parke* lul-ndtoi hi* |fan, of which tluu Covmu* Ifighly npiwoved, and which hr warmly roeom. 
mended fin the sanction cf the Seeietaty of fine. The idea was no: to lorn a Horbnir of Refuge, 
bit to overeme tbe drswhoeks of the surf, and by this nreans to make such a tavirg on best hire a* 
would poy $ per cent, interest on tbe capital to be laid oat in constiuctiag tbe Hartcur, the 
ccie.it ed cost cf ufash ns ks. 56.45,163. In Much, 1S75, the scheme was saoctcoed by chc 




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S eaeuiy cf State, and prejnrMim were Immediately made Jar commencing work or Madias. 
Engines, coots, (ad machinery, with cement, nml various starts. were sent oil (tom Eng’ud ; 
while, in Madias, unngeiucots were made by Mr, Jamtr May. ’.he SupcrintesdiM, for ijainying 
end luerite in the nr^bVaarhocd of Madia (ar the work, and oiganlsiBg eu.hli.hm.nt*. 
Very St* progress. however, was made ia 1875, a the cosnmeacesent of fcemlcg tile norfli psev, 
or sort tank, wu a mistake, ml the week hod ifietiinh to he icU r >,,i.hed In December 1875, 
it wti roolved to connect the mine of the Princr d Wain {who was then in India) with 
the undertaking. Accordingly, on the JC»h of that month, with all due ectetnony, and In the 
presence of a very luge number of the inloh-tnrt. of Modra-, HH Boyal Il*hnc*. laid . Memorial 
Stone in oosMatmoraSioii of tiro comrnrneemnU of the aodmakiiig. 

In Jan any 1S76 work -w began in euaen.Mr. May being ably lasted I,, Mr. Beardm.ee, 
“S» Itad amvtd ia the p re virus Novemlier from Enghnd. Tot north surf hank win pi-hul out 
«P> 3 ly Into He -urf. In May, Mr. May died in the ffty eighth yen of hr. age. Thit threw the 
responsibility of * great aioont cf week upco Mr. Beard mere, wha did eiecUcnt .civic*. lo the 
Wowing Aigust, Mr. F. N. Thatowfiood arrived, and took command of the works, which hid by 
thii tioc teen brought into n goed vase of eflicicocy for a prefer MM at construction. But the 
advance cf M&d to senwoid uuh the progress of the pirn catsed much apprehension, and the 
Govensme-* triegraphed to Mr. lirkc* to vr.it M*lr» to repat what wot going o:. Thit he did 
in Ocsobn 1876, when he allayed many of the fen ir the puhlir mind by showing that the sand 
ic <0 mul at.ee wsu only temporary. Front December 1876 until April 1877 the pro grew at the north 
peer was regain, but In April the Mono (ewndatinc wa* foand to be burial with sand ta one night. 
This hindered progress to such an extent tbit, from Much 1877 to January 1S7S, an advance 
of only 58 fro! ■« made. This slow rate of peogress rertvod « much afarw., and tbe nerd for 
economy in pxblir expenditure was 10 press. eg, that hid U nut h*ea for the Duke of Buckingham 
and Chandas. who wis then Governor, the works vrcnld probi’Iy hue been discontinued by the 
Government c i Indio, trooo afterwards, however, the work at beth piers wen: on briskly, and in 
1 8b) a rate of advance was attuned which ii not known lo hire been ojaxlkd before in any deep 
tea work in tbe world. In the raking mooli* of that year 1 lergth of 1.135 ol north pier, 
and 1.4x0 feet of the south juer ww bulk. In October 18S1 the Hubotir wav nearly an sccompllihed 
ho. The water that it unclosed was -mouth ; and sailing ships of large sire, and numbers of smaller 
native craft anchored inside with com feet. AH seemed well The pic hml, wrm reaeheil, and 
wme hall completed. Moorings on a comprehensive scale were beUg pnl down, and were paid for 
out ol the aving* gainrd ir tbe coostroction of the Harbour, « cheaply hid it been Vailt. Mr. 
{now Sir MounKmrt) Grant D;ff, the new Governor, Iswpeaed the works on November 7th, 
and »ai led to lope that on* ofhr* 6rst acta in Madras would be to 0|*n the cheapest lutibCnr that 
ever was made. Bui £ve days nfter this inipettion the two pien of the Harbour, which had taken 
nearly six years cf bird work to build, and had cost the health and the lives of many men, were 
destroyed during n stcem, flora the (ml work of each inn outwards, thus leaving the spore 
between the two pirn Marly open to the sen. 

This caaoJ a complete stoppage to the works, which hid, *p 10 this due, COJ Rs. 58,06,4 !«. 
and hid swallowed tp in cecmruction 13,301 concrete Uockv of alronl ay tom each, be-wlre 
c, 3 )i,<Sd tons of rubble stoic. From thit date almost ap to April 1SS5, or for n-rjlv three and a 
half years, no real action uni takni to reitore tbe dilapidated hxrbont, lust the timt wan chiefly 
employed In discussing how a prosper harbour oeglit to b*t biilt. Mr. Parkeadid not admit that there 
wits any fault in hit mikes of wall, hut he proposed to add another row of blocks, and so mnkc the 
work wader, la lS 3 a litis proposal was sanctioned by the Madras Government, and many blocks 
were mode for this new droga Dot it was dec. led by the Secretary of State that the whole matter 
sbcuM be thcesnghly re-invrstigitcd ; and consequently Sir John lliwkshiw. Sir John Coodc, and 




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PrafetOt Slclei were appointed to oaaiilrr the to! ucirri o( iKOiutiucting tSe hr.rVit. In 
Jaa*uy tSSj then ra.pe.is puMbhcd their ictat. Uric*/, they rencitaeodixl n diffvrvnl Kyle of 
building with oatcrete Works. bit retained Mr. Patkesi width. The tide of iad> plot *o to le 
protect ed by a ''wjre-l*mk«r" composed ft random Weeks of jo lorn weight each, joloi up against 
the wall ; ami finally, each pier was to rrueive a wild capping of connote about six feet deep. The 
ciutaiKO aba was to be reditol to 450 feet, Unrad of 550 loot a* Ut the or®n*l design, Rot thi* 
1 teilgr. did not meet wnh approval nl Mains, where u strong dtaoe oat exptessed for an entritiCo at 
the &nth'Cir. coraer instead of opjxnatc the centre of the harbour area. A Committee »« funned 
in Matins, of which Cipcain Taylor, R.N.R., Master Attecdint, Coloael Sutkey, C.B., Secretary 
to Cowrnraent P^dic Weeks Drjnrtmnu, Mr. Tbuowgotri, Capttfa Marshall. Assistant 
Muter Attendant, and Mr. Beanlmor* were >cmt.n ; and they die* ap a wheiue for closing the 
cistern entrance, and farting ok to the ccctfieist. Tlie matter win again icfraied to Lcoion, hot 
the Home Committee declined to alter it* edition. While tfcb wdnme was passing throagh 
the pr«»«. Captain Taylor wa. iui£. k id in Ivavdon in erdensuenag to induce that Committee to 
modify hi riewl in .IrVrencr to Madia* opiraon. 

In Aigcst iSSj the new design was 111 limit ted to Mr. Parks* f« approval, nml lie prepared a 
detailed estimate for it amounting to Rs. 45,90,051. Tliia eilimu. same Uen operation on January 
IK. t88e, eince which date the expenditure has been about 19 lakhs of rupees. The week of 
rvKnralion is now guing cn with fair eapidity, comidering the nmoimt of material that hoc to b: wed 
np fen every yard ot adva&us, a» not only hot the regain pier to be built, ha each season's work ba* 
afterwards to be protected b y a uteen of jo-tc* blocks in the wove breaker At this due there 
have teen about jeo feet of the ^ew south pier built, and 4*1 feet cd the north pfef. A norm of 
conridrrablc violnnt* in November 1886 did na damage to the work*, m a may be hoped that the 
present design will |ra« cufficinuly wrong to resin a first dm cyclone. On Jane lit, tSSd, the 
vorii were transferred to the cwtirnl of the Harbour Trust Board, which hoi jar been constituted. 

The Harbour covets an area ol ahon no ocra, of which 130 naes contain a depth of water 
from three tn eight fathoms and *0 acres cf 1 let* depth than three fathoms. Silting up hail been 
prophesied from before the nioewncement as a sure thing, but periodical surv.y., carried oat with 
pent nonracy of detail, distinctly Amt that on olnrm need he felt on thia head. The depch at the 
eawm entrance is the same as It wi» at Hut open eleven years ago Bat sand has entered the 
Harbour to tome exlew. it the south sr rat comes, ultbocgh here Ihe depths are vtnsble : ns, for 
Viatance, shallower =1 1886 than in 1883. hat deeper than in tSp* at in this last-named year nml 
was driven m (rota the wids ewtera gap, and wa. afterward, washed out ^iio. TV periodical 
striryn show beyond ejection tint no straws tilting has occurred in the llaibwi as a whole. To 
the scurh the sand has steadily adsnneed ; but oeTrapwding almost exactly in area to the land 
C»iwd to the moth there Hu been as encioachrent to tU atmh, showing tint the Hartenr, viewed 
as one t.ge groin., ho* brought atxot the results always ubscrralile with groyne where soil travel* 
parallel (o the line c< cow. Tin total expenditure on the work, Including the Best coostrcetlon, lisa 
P«bm between destruako and recanuractfen, and the rccoaslructioi to dale, hns been Rs. 84,93. 1 ' 7 . 
and to (ooifdeee the desgn ai now ceeilrmplnle.1 win take ibm! Rs. 26.51, coo more, so ttai nearly 
one million .IvrlingwiU have been spent befce. ail v. completed. 

The comtructioa of the lUrtour has been an inlucu. undertaking, railing for much phyracal 
endurance, and tisce the first block was ut la IXo-mbct 1876, of the .Hole of the executive staff, 
itcJsding .'ojcuictivf ogitir drivers, tbc pritcipsl ocniraama. feireiucn, and oihcrs In rcspomiUe 
(Krsli, three ooly remarna cee— o-imely, the icevent Supertatendent. Mr. Thnro.good, who ua. 
prcicnt at the sethag of the fcu Idoek. The rest have either died, or left the work on accoura 
ol ill-holih. 




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IRRIGATION. 

The net rash during the far! fifty years of tbe wort of '.he Tohic Wods Depart moot in Ae antler 
of ordinary irrigation work*, that Is, old native works, inch ns tanks and dianaelr, oiy he •u-no.i-i**! 
»< tedious. A prat number of works hire bees kept in good repair, and others greatly improved ; 
bn the condition of the hell of the* la In the year iSSj mah what H was n 1837. Oa the otbtr 
hind, moth vwlusld* InictnialxQ hu been collected at the owl of much time and trouble, and it 
reeordtd in a convenient ship*, and millets haw generally beat pat In train fix the steady and 
oontla.eus repair and ap-keep of thii Important dan of works oa scientific prtrclpto. It may 
reasonably be heytd Ihervfcve that the reviewer of fifty year* hence will be able to record great sad 
u triform pregrpo If. to the mulct of ordinary inigation woke, the pecgTtM may not be considered 
nltiBethev satisfactory, in the conception and cxrtnlka of works that ue great In an Engineering 
put: d .tew. and loccenfnl beyord measure aa poeuniary Investments, and u a soiree of wealth 
nod prosperity to the oosntry, the fifty year* dace the Accession of He* Majesty ha«e been 
am fruitful. 

Among tho most ruocraaful and .mpertant may be mentkoed the Ccforoccy Goda.ery. and 
Klitna A nic oil, which, constructed aciots the riven of the Mine namra, ensure the irrigation <4 itte 
three greu dellai of the Preeideacy ; the Nellare, Stiemikonthins, P.ilu, and Pelisriorii Anicrts, 
beill reu^ctivtly aerm the Pennairio NoBor* IKwriet, the Tossbiapaml in Tlnnewelly. and the 
Polar and VelUnr in the North and Sco’.h A rent District* Tb- enumeis taking ofl from these 
latter mirots feed veries cf tank*. all old nati«e work*, the >uppj to which, now fairiy ceitnin and 
sufficient, war in days praxdcos to the anirotx moil prifartoaa and variable. Tcese works therefore 
may be considered productive. that It they give in 00 toe cases a .cry large, and in r.ery case some 
percentage of return on the oatlay incurred. Amcog Inter works tbe S wg sm and Hirer Projects 
may be mentioned. Neither of these is yet filly completed. The former consuls cf on anient 
ncrosi the Pcoaair rivet to N viler. Dirtrict, bttow the rant** Nelfero anient, and iiinteraded to 
roofer certain the irrigatic® under eilstlcg tanks, aod ala> to greatly extend it ; while tie Utter is > 
sebenve for the improvement of the apply of water to a timbre «f eaisting tanks by roatructiog an 
anietit icrou the Pennair rivtr. in Salem Din riel. TSi fangnm Project, which shook! lie completed 
in 1889-90, ia calculated to giro a return U 5 pee cam. on tho total capita] outlay ; while the Btrtr, 
wliich a now nearly complete, will, it is expected, pay 6 per cent 

Of the works mentioned, the roast famous arc the peat delta works of Tenjurr, Godavery, and 
Kisina. and some description of these may not be on: of plat*. The Caovery delta system is 
virtually of native otigln. The delta differs in ooe not linpxtoat anti essemtia! particular from the 
deltas of the Godivery and Kistna While in the two lister tbe Irrigate® and drainage channels 
haie to a great extent to be artificially constructed, in the Grove rv delta, on the contrary, the 
pnmercos deltaic branches of the riser form In themselves the oatnral .ourcra of Inigation oral 
drainage. 71 ii» stent ial difference may explain why even Urdu the erosive tVyrntr the delta 
of the Caavay was a thrnirj district, while the district! of tlx Godavery and Kistna were 
miserably pcot. 

Tjnjcvn carre into the pwsetoon of tbe English about the year iSon, and at that Ume the 
inigation was carried cm by rots in lb* Hulks of the rarinw rivers of tbe delta. This system, 
defective in Itself, was mdfved itUI more Hi by the pneartooa natcre of the supply available. The 
fill of the Coleroce, which braKhtrs from the Caovery. is for grater that that of the Utter river, 
and consequently there wss always a teedesxy far the Celeron to draw off too much water, and fee 
the Can very to silt op at in head. Tbe prevention of this was a source of roettuM trouble and 
anxiety to the officers of the district. It »a» not till 1*36, when, a! the Instigation of Captain (now 
Sir Arthur) Cette*, the Upper Color** Aaici! w*e boltr, that all fear, on this bead were set nt 




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rest. Since that tlxve improvements in the shir* ci regulating week-, dike*. ami embankments 
have been steadily carried oal ; and quite lately tbc construction of the Cenery arr.1 Vennar 
regulators tray be uM to litre practically ensured the safety of the defcn ignit'd future floods. These 
regulators bailt across the Cautery, and its main branch Ihe Vennor, in eonneetio* with tint Grand 
Anient,— an okl native sarpios wort, which hns bren much improved,— allow of lb* supply 
during floods being so distributed Set /veer, the Colcroon, the Cnrery, and it. several branches, 
that the dritn need never rcoeire note nntec th;-. it CIO with safety dispose of, » danger to which 
it hid always been exposed since the construction of the wlcut, which, while It clfrra uilly pcerented 
the possibility of a tco scanty wpply created the opposite evil of 1 too e.ewslse one. Seme idea 
of the success of the Cioveey delln as n faiaociol Investment rmy be £ithcred from the reltmi of 
1885-86, which giro the total oatlny on new worka nnd improvement! as Ks. 16,59,254. the arei 
ini Rated as 905.284 acres, and the pfttamtage of ore revenue on outlay as 385*. 

Next ia Older of ige came tie Gaiint) llrfta Works, which were oomincscal early In 1817. 
The desirability of throwing >’ anient aertu the ti»er hid first been btoaght to the rccice ef 
Gore rn meat towards tbc claw of the list century by Mr. Topping, a Ctril Engineer, tot t» Mft 
■ere takes in the milter till 1844, when the rapidly dtera-inj rorenae of the district, a»J the 
poverty of therj«s Iral to the project being agnin taken op In this year Si" Arthur Cotton Mtailtoi 
1 general reps’, foflmsoJ la 1845 by a more complete one, togrelurr wlilt detailed estimates for the 
anient, and approximate estimates for the system of dtatmcU In eooaeeuon with iL "IS* project 
reccired the approval of the Court uf Directors, and the oxratrucilon of the wort was oxnmenced 
etrjy in 1S47. Th. total outlsy iacarred to the ewl nf 1885-86 was Ki 1.21.67,097, the ire* 
irrigated 555,908 acres, and the percentage of aet rvronuc nn onlay was to >» : the project aill, it 
is exprotad, l«= fall/ completed in iS$?<K> nl a out of R*. 1.30,32,653, when the nn* under irriga- 
tion will 1*612.000 aces, and the percentage of nut rcre-aa; on outlay 127 

The Kistna Delta Works, which coins ten in coder to the Godnvery, were commenced in 
1852, when the construction <i tbe iwul wispnt In hand. The ontlay in’cined to Ihe cod of 
1 * 85-56 wns Rs. 75 . 55 . 99 i. the area irrigated 35ft 159 acres, and the p- teenage of ict revenue on 
cotliy trot. On the tompletian of this preset, which It Is hoped »JI take place in 1501 - 2 , tbe 
tgares ore expected to stand os fellows : total espjmhiure Ra. I,« 9 ,tx\ 9 l 4 . area irrigated 475,000 
acres, and pereenuge c i net revenue 8’ 22. The d«aBUB In this last figure is d«* to the fact tbit a 
considerable expenditure has to be incurred in i—nasiug the efficiency of evisting works, without 
ei tending irrigation, and ca this expeoditwe three -111 he no return. 

How greatly these works have benefited the country mi) ha gathered from the fact that in 
the famine of 1877-78, when every unirrigaled district was Importing grain In rooemoos quintitira, 
the gralo exported from the Godova? was valued at /l, 7 * 0 , 000 ; ami yet, In the year 1844. the 
drrfrici was described a> being in a poverty-stricken stnt», with a Steadily declining revenue. Shnl- 
hnly With the Kistna. This district, no" cne of the richest ami most thriving, was, pterion to the 
construction cf tbe inicut. one of the very poorest In tire Presidency, and mflrred very severely In 
the famine of 1833-34. A naiceable feature of the work, de-nilol is their ccoitrtclko solely at 
the cast of Government. This system, with in oncomitin! evils of grunts varying in ocotcdincc 
with the state of tie Exchequer, explain- why many of the works were so Iccg in hand, and why the 
actual outlay in erany coses was much in exress of Ihe original estimated cost It appears to justify 
the view that a more liberal policy on the part of Government In enowraging their execration by 
private entciprise would have giveo better casks. The KumoOl Caml. however, Ihe one tolitary 
example in this Presidency of a large irrigation work curitxl out by a Company uoder Govern- 
meat guarantee, ty no means rapports this idea The Company, known as rhe Madras Irrigation 
ml Canal Company, for the execatws of the Tongsbodm Project, ** the scheme was then railed, 
waa linoiporato! In 1S3S and the regular contract den: wot signed in 1S63. In tSdd the Company 




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waa already insol red in muswtary iroablc*. aol from that |*r*xl lo if8j. (be year o ( thi (reader cf 
•he Canal lo lb? Secretary of Suit for India. its hbtory wia one long record of financial diffictltiei 
coding b evesrud failure. Since in transfer. the work hu been a lodig -;»oil»iiuu to the 
Government, and when the largo capital already rank ii ceemsered K h lo be doubted whether 
the works can ever be laomeretive. 

The works above alluded to may be generally dined aa peedoctisv j that «. mr'o the oalby 
on which «u in the first inttmee justified by the mare or lea Inrge peicereoge of return expected. 
The occurrence of the limine of 1876-78 first eampefloi ihr aeceptamr of the neccv-jy of protective 
works, that it, works which, though not luificiently remunerative to JwJify their being daseo) at 
productive, ore still calculate? to be a preventive of famine, and lo goard ijtitw a fume heavy 
expenditure In relief lo lie people. Of this dais of woik, only one, lire RuthkVlya Project in the 
Ganjam Daniil, has at yet been examented. Suctioned in iffij, the ;«clirairona for com- 
mencing work were undertaken towards the end of iSSj-ftg, tod it is expects) thst the year 1891-95 
will tee !c completed. The scheme Is to atibwe (he waters of (he Mohanoddyand Rtc'nkhulya riven 
for the purpow* of irrigation and navigation. The net revenue aaiapited oa tie compfetioa of ihe 
week* I* 5 per rent, ea ihe total oifstal outlay. . Among the schemes not yec pat in hu>) trey b: 
instanced the Keryar Project, which hat received tho sanction ctf the Secretary of Sate ; it is a 
scheme for diverting, by the construction of a (bun acre® the Peryar, the wxtere of that river Into tie 
Madura Dk'rict, a district which at present receives bit a scatty (apply from either nontxc, and In 
lie Inst famine was acosg the locnlities which suffered most severely. The Project li to take six 
years to complete, and cm ccoplficct is calculated to pey 7*8 per cent, rel revenue on total otf lay. 
It may therefore be fiirfy dsssed as pr-dnetive 1 but in addition la this, xs hnpxetiace u a prorec- 
live work eanoot be overestimated, os ill saccmsful oration wculd convert tb* lamu dl.trict of 
Madura Into a verkablr garden. The Tir^italn Project 1* • scheme iar giving the Cant 00 ton* of 
Kellary a gc«l supply nf water, and at the same lire eat ending lirigatWre in tlw dUtricL The 
Mareudahuiy Project U designed lo improve lie apply lo certain tank. In the Salem District. The 
laid two Project*, though filly worked out a* regards inv.-uifiliem, tan not yet teen uretkmed. 
Other tapasUM Project* hate been luggretel and invuligued, bet lb* want of funds hu Indefinitely 
fouponn) tbeir ooeutkre. 

Turning from irrigation works proper, some mention should he made cf the liaes cf water 
TOtmunimlkm in the Presidency. In the two northern dtltas the main fines of Canal are atltaed 
both fur oavi-ulen and irrgnlioa, bat until the last few years, these deius, though connected u*W 
eich other, hul no connection with the wash of the PresHeaty, arc it was not till the limine of 
1876-78 thnl the importance of water communication between the north and semth was fully realised, 
and that an attempt was made lo improve and eitend the East Cout Canal, lo meet the fresh -oarer 
high-level Canals of the Kistna Delta. The East Coast Coaal, or, as it is now called, tie Ducking- 
ham Canal, m hoaco r of the Dale cf Buckingham and Chanda, Governor of Madras, 1875 to iS8o, 
Is a salt water Canal, and to some extern tidal. It wa* begun » long ago a* 1801, hut up to tire 
,an 1876 78, the total expenditure upon H only about Si Itkbs cf repoe*. In tht year* 
mentloood, lbs Canal was uken sip at the instance of the Duke « a famine reUsf -ork, an) sn 
cx(*ndltsre of » lakhs wws InurToa. Since that dale improvements have been cam si out Mouldy 
and canttfreomfy, and at lh« present time there is very fair through cm nan kalian ’relweeo Madras 
and Pedda Gonjam in the Kisiro District. At this point the Bicxingham Canal we«ts the Khlita 
high-level fresh-water Canals, sad is. through them, cosnrae) with the Gcdarery system, thre 
corning up triffc with the sea-poet of Coennoda. Hie completion estimates lately mctlcnef amount 
to nearly 100 lakhs, and it is exacted that the wesk* will be completed in 1873-04- Until this is 
the case, nnd the Ca n al hr* been fully protected from river-floods, it cannot be ercsUerei in 
altogether safe mtstns of enmmunkitson. Its value, ns a cheap neons of Iranspoet, is altcody 




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recognised ; ii prospects in the future are w) favcorable ; and bp connecting the City cf Madras, 
or the hcidquarteis of the trade and railway syMca id the Prmideacy. with the deltas of the 
Codnruy, Kama, ind Ndlore, it will be simply srn-af-ist-Ie in tiinra cf hm>. 

Oa tie West Const alio the subject oi water communvratsm ie rterivlng »«h attendee. 7Se 
benefits to he derived frcn erpe&dirare tc « large sale air. however, not so obvious a* In the die 
c f the Hading hem Cana! i fcr already Ccchin hni very gvod water ccremrefcarion with Tilefacot. 
a town limited twenty miles from the Madras Railway Marion of Sheennoor. Free Tui, another 
tfatioa on the same Ime, there ii aha a acrinoxis line of canal to Cochin. Poriioas. howoset, are 
ax excavated to foil depth, end in consequence the traffic is diverted to Tricknor. Euimote. fc* 
i Banning this Intter line have been prepared, inti the wo* will no douU be pal in hand wfxn funds 
ora be spued. From the above brief efcetch. it will readily b* admitted that whatever may he the 
shortcomings in regird to ordinary irrigation work-, the fifty years Mkb Her Majesty's accession 
fence been marked by progress that hu ■rawrislly itn|*ov*<l tin omdition of a very Urge umber of 
Her Majesty's rahjecti in Medial. 



COMMERCE. 

The growth of trade daring the pnM filly yrar* would, having regard to the viM ml oral wealth 
of the Presidency of Madras at tl» Com nence men l of that puled, as.1 to Urn fait that >och wealth 
hod (wee bit swy |iartially dev doped, Kassaiily have been otutolr-mble ; bat a retrospective 
glince darken* a rate of peogrw* fat greater than them cimsidentio*. alone wuild siggest. 
Hus markable pr cpU B may be attri bated 10 a (table ord good Government, under which 
that confidence, to wcetsary to the ra-ploymeU of capital and the eotnurogeracnt of aMorprMt, hiu 
turn preserved ; to the opening ip cf the country by railways, roads, sod canili. by means of which 
iLstrlrK. even the mint remote. hate found Li outlet foe their products, the denud fix which bis 
pocvijssly limited by keil tcquliemrriu ; to acre extensive and Eat rapid means of commnnicition 
liy tdqgnph and past, whereby the inlanc trader obtains infotmolxo in a jew It con which previously 
com [iliil ai rainy days, or weeks, in trunsmissian ; to the introduction of, and improvements in 
marhineiy, the tftcl of which on production hut been the more marked, seeing that whit Buie »n* 
previously la use was cushions and defective: to the Simula given to cnlTce and tea pismire by 
European reictpiic ; and to such stimulating influences as cheap freights, brisk compctitkm, marine 
^UKraphiae, &*. 

Tbv eapxt trade of the Presidency filly yean igo was valued «! two croret of rupees 
(two miPioni stirlitfi, a*l Ihe import trade at cce crore and thirteen lakhs of rupees : now, the 
figures no eleven and teveo crorei respectively, tbes -bowing tbit tho import trade is ab>it -i< 
times, nnd tho «>i>ort trude five and a hill times as much as it was It is paIMft tint lha greot 
expansion of trade means a oxrespm»lin« Intrea-e in the uradlh of the country. :n ihe mutcrul 
prosperity of its inhobilants, in thr field fix Ike employment of the laheur, usd ia the ability cf the 
peodxer to employ it. Not only hi- there been a rtmukabie increase in the productions cf lb» 
1 'residency, and consequently of «U power to import foreign commodities, but new indmtrim have 
coma Into existence, and trade has been mote dislribacd thrMgbc*« the iolcrior. Tims, whereas, 
fifty years a^o. the great centres of commerce were ccofinnl to een-poett, where almost delusively 
the European merchants were established, now the igvnlt, and *i:mciracs ihe chief ertices cf those 
merchant-, ue to he foood scattered over the Presidency, including remote counlry districts, which, 
if (<cvioi.lv hard of al all, were coly kniwu by repost. The natural results of this have been the 
charing stray of the many obstacles to trade broiled in slow ond uncertain comepondencc, and 
the cm ploy acisl in other fields cf mdc.lry cf aorteiots mxWIciMn who formerly wood between the 
predaerr and ihe consumer, or eipwtir. This drrrlopaxnt of oxnmcicial enierprise, luo 




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stiealatnl the of RinUstig, the introduction of foreign capital, «(»i llm multi p&ntta of 

Enropeac trailers and prolroeis. Asrother (entire of the age U the suhailtution for the icsnunl liboir 
Ual *»>■ solely available &fly yarn igo, of pudiloary wtneh it row kugrly employed in spinning, 
weaving, the preparatkx and |ixkev; of raw coUon, the cleaning of coder. *c. Intbemreconnoe- 
Uon m«y he roroiionrd iflc complete irvolfioo of the shipping tr-.lt 

The tuffc by tea of the Ptesriency. which was carried 1 b i 8*3 by stiling ships, aggregating 
*bcmt t^ao tom luiden, h now almost entirely oameytd by Uetmn, inouslly aggregating 
i,7CO,<xo teas, *'mce Treats canylng yo or teoo tons cargo, and OCiti|)jlog lour months « more :n 
thr I-Mce to or from England, haw l*en replaced by stamen errying 6cm 3, ox to 3,000 toes, 
onrrirc the him distance ia far week* Taking some of the Irad-ng products <f the Picsdescy 
iw illustrating the groa'h of trade daring the hslf century, a u found tint the «*|»irt of raw cotton 
has Increased from u,«o tons, soloed u Rs. 40,00,000, to 35.003 tecs, raluud »t R» t.oo.oO.CMX 
Ttir ccltiialhra of coffee U comparatively a mudera Industry, the opening up <f the important 
d series of the Wyaand. .Veilgherir*. Coorg, Mysore, Tra.nnccer, 4c, hating beat aewnplishal 
daring the ally yean. The prosent production Is stout 17,003 teas, of the niae of Ri 1,35,0x033. 
whilst the expert in 1840 wss only 150 tons of the isluc of Rs. 70,000. Cinchona was snknown 
commercially ss on snide ti product ion twenty yesrs ago, and may even now be Slid to he in 
its infancy. Dot the e spirt already reaches the vsioe of Rs. 1 3, or. ox Tlte minufactcre of indigo 
remains now, u hitherto, exclusively ia the hands of native, bit it hut incensed 60m 40) Ices, vsl ced 
at Rs. 17,03.00, to ove 3,000 tees, valued at Rs. l.io.co.ox. The foreign trade in rite shows 
no gain, the rwratsed production bring necessary for the increase in population. Madras has 
alwayr taken the lead in India ia the tinning industry, ami the trade throughout the pul fifty years 
has s’.eidiir grown, the skite prepartd being mod) 1 ought after, an *e roust ef their etcellenre. noe 
only in Eegtand and on the Ccatinent of £ uropv, but also in America. The satire exported in the 
cu&u yvan <t thr |>erlod andtr review amorntol to rely a little over Rs. ICC. 1x0, whilst the eipxt 
but yr»r w*» • afoot 1: sboct R. 1.85.00,000, equal to abeut 13 milUtea sterling. Thw export of csl 
seeds hu lieen comparatively of modern growth, the annul value of castor and gingelly seeds lesm 
cad, about Rs. 33.cc.cco. The vo.se U sugar, and other saccharine matters produced, has 
Inetcaiid fifty- fold, vie. from Rs t,co,ooo to Rs. 50.03/*: O. Tea planting was commenced within 
the last twenty yens, hat as yet the total value produced has rtf. eicecded Rs. 3. 50,1x0. 

Tcrtirg to imparts, it Is remarkable that natuithsunding the development of the mill imlulry, 
the quantity of manufacture! cotton annually beooght into the Ptwsdescy from Europe is maintained, 
whilst the total import of 1837 is insignificant (empire! will) thu of modern yean ; thus the 
buying power of the popdatioo must have increased, a foci which testifies to their prosperity. The 
valor, of yarn now imported is foots Rs. So.cx.ooO to Rs 93.00,000 agaast about Re. 9, < 0,000 in 
1841. But It ia turioss to find that at that time the importation ef what are inown as Manchester 
tools, och as cotton cloths, Sc. amounted to ecly Rs. S/x.oco : whereas now the value ruches 
from Rl 1,50.10,000 to Rv a, 01.00,000. In bygoee yeart the annual value of machinery imported 
did not exceed Ri 3,coo or Rs. 3,033 1 year against Rs. S.CC.COO to Rs 30.oa.coo. T he u.e of 
wrought Iron hsa increased from Its. 3,03.000 to Rs. jC5CO,o» The eaubltshcent of Urge 
manufacKrix^ tndustriex which form so important a feature l» the pragma of the Presidency, 
cootpraes coflte waiis. cotton presses, rotten and woollen mills, *)g»r fauuriro, and itco feundrtes. 
There are la the Presidency, at the present time, upwards of twenty large cotfee -oris empfoylt* 
stoat 7.033 hinds ; tbbty large steam factories for pressing and gmnlng cceton, employing about 
3,003 hands ; and ten spuming and. weaving mills employing atou 4.033 hands, bmkles othem 
proyected, c» in cooree of aemnetxo. The local manufacta'lug Industrie, here enumerated are 
coaly the luges: concerns, and to theca teas: he added an enormous i-.onbtr of oat ire otihliihtx.sQts, 
iadudiBg ucreries, ell mills, rite mills, 4c., winch have cesne into casiteotc dorlng the half century ; 

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there give employment to many Ihotouxh of hands, "nil largely cuolTibeta lo the nilic* of trvle, 
the loCNOM of ■lifch i» -•> market! » chtretterrstK of the age 

The inlcreit* of Madias trade hue let a sedulously guarded ir»i peotD«oi by the Chamber of 
Commerce,— *a asscoatic© of mer<hnni« at the Preiktaey capital, which was inrarporalol co the 
19th September, 1836, and celchru-d the CumpUtico uf in Jutilee year. by a banrjurt oa the i&h 
December lost, which was tor-cured by tin prewoce c < the Governor, the Commaoder-inChief, tbe 
Members of Cental. tie Babop, the ScatUrle. to Covemrocrj, Head! of Department!. and other 
public functionaries. The vitality of the Chamber wa* In abeyance fium Che year t&|t. when its 
first Start ary left for Europe, until 1S55, whin hi* aaceesior was appointed, bit it ante up during 
the hitter moiety of the petted under review for any ward of iciiiily that nay lave characterised it 
in the fry decade of the half centuy. lti practical eapnience of mailer' intimately connected with 
the eonttrantton ond development of the material resources of the coanliy has been largely utilised 
by the Government cf Madras, ant it« opinion ha. iwia frv*]oretly invit-d by the Government of 
India. Imperial kgiiUlfou cnntioetpl with sue* wbjats 11 Cutfomi, Stamps, Catenets, Bank- 
ruptcy. Partnership, Administmlfen ul Knotca, Prolate Jurisdiction, Regulation of Hmary I nl a w , 
Coolie Emigration, Merchant ShippSg. lias and Servant, Municipal Taxation. Currency, Govern- 
merit Secant in, Pmldoncy Hanks, Adulteration ol Raw Products, &c, has received suicrlnl 
kvjistanc* ftv-m tbe Chamber, which has also bestowed mich attention oq skH technical subycas or 
lost note*, tonnage schedules, port rules, port deamnees, fee* to ptet officers. Marine Ccurti, 
boding charges, railway freights, min service, negotiable instruments, weights and measures, trade 
■arks, raise pjjable parcels, bills cl tiding, general average, rites uf interest, notarial fees, usance 
of hills, commercial ltnbiics, detention of mails, telegraph coties, fee 

Shortly after its formation, the Chamber cvreed mrch intereet in the establishment of itenm 
eomnaaieatfoa with Europe; and, in 1*46, it foejnh.11.1l ^ico to the London fuad foe presenting 
a tesutnonial lo Lieutenant Waghcen, ibe ptonrsr of lie Overland Mart Real.. It w.> keenly 
alive to the importance of ojMr.mg slam axnnuinicithin between India* port* The jtvprovcmee.t 
of the navigation of rivus, -ml the exlcnilon of Irrptta -ho cngajnl lu altcotu* from tUre to 
lime The Chamber h»i intonated Itself greatly In tb; improvement cf tbe port of Madras. On 
the l?th SepemStr, l&sg, Ita Cltairtnan assisted die Governor and the Commis-dtr-in Chief tn 
screwing down tbe fK pQa of the Strew Tile Pier. Between 1869 and tS;2 projects for mitigating 
the natural ditadranugr* of live pent by react of a breakwater, or of a boot hart-cur, were exhaas- 
lively doiceraed by the Chamber ; and m 187J the Chamber gave at* general support to the reheat 
of Mr. W. Pirlres, C.E., fee the cosstraciion of ibe hsrtonr (referral lo elsewhere) >1 an estittutad 
cull of a little mare than half a million sterling. 

The development of ihc railway eyvtrm in Southern India •«. watched by the Chamber with 
ranch sympathy, and the important* of eeooamglng traffic by tow clarget and reasonable 
conveniences was on nsray OCtaiiOnt adswued. The Improvement of amhceaeea was a subject 
that che Chamber couidared from time to lime, as well a- the dcsltahllily nf red .sling pon chuges 
to the fewest pcartaaUc acnle. The Chamber has olwiya advoenled judxious thrift in che 
expenditure of tlx Government, ond adusei core 6ee recourse by the State to tbe labour mnrVeto 
cf I*-i= and EagW ; tut * has not sympathise! with the ptliey that woold illiberally revs .aerate 
gojJ work in India. It d-atpeoved of tlie (elinqulilimcac of the import duties on Mou (belter goods 
on the ground, that India wu not In a potitaai to make the men free of revenue, aoi that us revenue 
nitisl be la- 4 , lh» duties alford irf only Her Majesty’s stbjects in India, but also the wbjectv of 
Ni'ivv State- that are peoceccel ty Her Majesty, the opportunity of contributing insensibly to the 
cost ef the nJui.r istration. le ha: been epptsed to the interference cf the Government with the 
ordinary c-perntxctt cf trade ; and, as sxo at that industry had largely engaged privat* rater- 
pri-e. It deprecated the ccctinuaue of the connection of tbe State with dodom cu.tivatico. 




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Tlit Chirr, ho tu steadily nu.lmi.nti! this, In 1 country detrely peculated by relatively poor 
people, the Postal and Telegraph cbirgei riieald be low in csnpirison with the charges obtaining 
la the Uaied Kingdom. and it ha. lad the laririKtron cf teeOg tliu principle reeognlnM » regird 
to Praia! him. The Chamber identified riself nih the Madras Eihildrion of 1854, and took an 
aca«e interest !a the .theme for Ptovinciil Eihibit«ei. as well us In tbe •iiocsm nf perlalwal 
Exhibititos In Europe. It acted is 1863 u the reepient for public subsciipeiout for the hnisilin 
Cotton Wen vets' Relief Fond, and collected Re. 75,500 ; in 1870 it cmilirly collected R>. 12,775 
for the Sick and Wounded in Wir Fund ; and n 1873 it rereived Ri. 12,473 ,or «h* relief of sailors 
shipwrecked, and of families bereaved by the Madras (.clone. 

The Chamber had the bononr, in 1859, of cc-mnranicarirg its loyal cmgraiulatknt to Her 
Majesty on her assumption of the direct sovereignty of India. It reforms! Her Majesty that R 
hailed "this arapiriiwsevrat Mtheprwjiise to lb* ooantry of an era of enlightenment and prosperity,” 
and it prayed that her Gorerarmcnt of her "Indian Empire may be distinguished by the blessir^s of 
peace, and by Ibe advance of dviUiatico.” li>e Chamber submitted an Addretl to the Earl of 
Mayo, the Viceroy Designate, on hi. arrival in Midrai in 1869 ; to the Man|nit of Ripen, Viceroy 
of India, on hi* arrival in 1K4 ; and to the Earl nf Uuriseis, Vtroroy of India, <n his arrival in 
l8Sfi. It offered its respcclfsl ctcdoeree to the Conatess </ Mayo* on the aieastlnaiim of Lord 
Mayo in 187a . nnd to Lady Hofcort ca the dtalh of Iced Hobart in 1865. The Chamber Inn 
hid the honour of being ceoreseryed in the Legislative Cartel! of Madras rinc« 1S61 

MARINE. 

The sea-barn! of this Preiidency extends aboot 1,500 miles, from the district of Ganjam, on 
the Edit Ccost, round Cope Comorin to the disiriu of Soma Carura, on the West Coin. At the 
beginning of Her Majesty's reign the Maxine Deportment was presided over by a Marine Board, 
cwtposed of a Member of Cocnoi rr Chairman, and the Commissiry-Geoeral, Quarter Mute.- - 
General, and the Marie: Attendant. Madras, as meibcet, with a Secretary. This body wa. 
mointuied till the year 185B. when it wa. atrO idled, nnd in edneec, railed the Superiatetdent of 
Marine, was appointed to peefcttn its dates. This designation was changed in 1868, when the 
efnees of Superintendent of Marine and Master Atterdazit were amalgamated, and [diced under one 
bead, called the Master Atteodint. This title war further altered in 1880 to Fort Officer, bat the 
administrative duties and control over all the pons of the Presidency hs* remained all dong veered 
in the same officer. 

With regard to the eotpons, there were in 1837 nine poet- in charge of Master* Attendant, 
vi. CilmgipitiT. Vtcagapatam, C’mngs, MaKtEpatam, Tatuxmn, Quilon, Cochin, CUicut, and 
Tellcbory, w'mch formed the principal cutlets of o.mraerw. The tra-lomt trade in tbrae diya 
belonged to a dais of tnitiup ships called ladiinim, and the ensuing trade wa* conducted bj 
conntry craft, hut later on the advent of steamers raised a ownplete revolution in the tream of sea 
transport. Steam liners have been mubllihed between India and Europe extending to China, Japin, 
Austrahi imd New Zealand ; red coasting steamer* have been Baited between port* ia India, and 
Ceylon, Hamah, the Straits of Singapore, am) Mil KOI, thos taking away the occupation of the old 
Iodinrei, and divetting a huge tfnre of the former employment ef roasting craft. With the 
facilities afforded by steamer*, the cotrtroction of trank reads, and the opening of railway tuns- 
muniention with the large dfetrirtt supplying peoduce fee aiport were carried cut Additional 
outlets fcr trade thus cum into exoteric*, and largely Increased the number of poets. Time are 
now twenty-one principal ports, vlr., Gopsolpoc*, OtUagapatam, Biallpatam. Viagapotam. 
Cc-rirnda and Coeinga, Masulipelam, Madras, Porto Novo, Ciri’.ikoB, Tratiqacbor, Nrgapatam 
and Nigort, Faunbcn, Tolicorin, Cochin, Caiirot ud Tdlieberry, Cinniocue, and 





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Irfangt'-ore. There are ill one hundred and forty eight minor pom. Of the former, twelve are in 
charge c i Pori Offices, and seven in choice of Sab-Caoservatore | while the letter are In ensue "f 
Sopernteniieeti, or Asrfstant Superintendents of Sea Cisterns. or heodi of villages acting in the 
capacity of Port Coraenetoes 

There were only three lights in 1837 -coe nt Mr.! nr, whirfi was an ordinary ll*h« exhibited on 
the top of a house in Port 5 c. George ; the second it Conns*, or Hope Wand, which was an odln- 
ary omriy lantern i and the dad at Tellidieny. The one at Madrai ■» substituted, In Jamsoey 
1844. f<» a firet-ehus resolving cataiiloptric licit, eshlhilri on a fine g-anile column, 135 feet i«gh, 
ericloil on the lj.pl.nade nessr the heath. aoeto of the foil. The light is villWc tor twenty miles. 
The Coi-nga <* Hope lalfind light has been improved to 1 *ih ordn dioptric fixed white light, viable 
totrtecn miles ; avd at Tdllcherry there ii now a 6h cedes dioptric fixed while light, i-.Mc eight 
miles, exhibited on a small tower cet the Fort wall, instead of (him the flagstaff as formerly. Besides 
these improvements, seventeen additional l>e'j.s hare been established, so that tech the host aad 
West Coasts arc now lighted thromiort. In 1&39 a light wns established at Cochin, the lighthouse 
being bmlt on the bastion rf the old Fort to the fcoith of the harbonr. It was improved in (8>S to 
a 4th ccdcr white fixe! ratailki;«ric light, siaible foe fifteen miles. In l8a* a ligkihcuw was built 
at Mangalore, 01 a hill shove Ihc town ; and in 1S70 this light was changed to a 4th order dioptric 
white filed light. vktbfe for fotrteen miles. In 1843 a l£ht was exhibited nt Csnnnnore from the 
flagstaff. and in 1S50 it was improved 10 1 6th order dioptric fited red light, end transferred to a 
•mall (olamn crested on the For ram port, visible for from six to eight miles. In 1S45 the light 
house ar Tulicor.n was hush, arxl in 1874 a 4th dioptric fixed white light, visible for fotr.icn miles 
was exhltiltcd. In 1846 a Ighi was exhibited at Nigapatam, and in 1S70 it was improved to r. 4th 
order (Impute while toed light, visible for fourteen miles. In the sime year {1R46) a Ughthoaae waa 
hailt .1 I ’an in Sen cm a sandhill ah^it 001 mile nut of the northern channel, ail the light was 
chisged to a eatadioptrie, with fixol light of the 41a order, In i860; it Is visible far fourteen miles. 
In the year 1847 a light wasexhibUe! at Cal»:«. which was convert ed in 1870 tot *:h order dk>pl'ic 
fixed white light, visible for fourteen miles. In tSiQ a light was exhibited on the top of a bw>c 
hailt cn Saotopilly Hill, three quartern of a mile iiliad. to warn vessels oS the tinngeroua reef 
inowp as tbr Saotopilly Reels. The light w*. ebaoged to a «lh order dioptric fixvd whilu light in 
1871. visible fur fourteen miles, ami it v. substitutes] in 1 885 by a and order dio(*ric fixed white 
light. In the year 1857 * : ‘ghl w “ "reted nt Point Ihvt, two mike north- wed of the Point, aad it 
waa improve! in 1870 to a 4th order dioptric filed white tq^d. lu 1855 a lighthouse wa. eonilrictcd 
at McoapolUem, in the Nelleee distrlt*., to warn sepals ofl the Armij-hot Shoal. The Ugbt wns 
charged to a 4th eeder dlooetie white fixed light in 1870, visible fur fourteen miles. It was again 
convened to a flashing light in 1SS1. In the year 1859 1 red light -as exhibited at PulicaL TSe 
Ughtbtusc is boil: near toe beach, toe column having while asd Stock bis»ia Tbe light is intend*! 
to worn vessels off the Puixat ShmL It waa Improved in 1870 to a «ih order dioptric filed light, 
and in 1880 the colour of the light waa changed from red to white. In i8;i a 3rd class light, visible 
ten miles, was exhibited at Gopoulpore from the white flng>taff. at a guide to vends making the 
asehongc at night. In the rear l 3;5 a 144b; was temporarily exhibited ot Mattia to worn serais 
off the Crocodile Rock, and in 1S83 a tit class dlcf<iie fixed white light was exhibited an a dark 
grry granite cosmn, viable foe twenty miles. In toe year 1*75 a 3rd class white fixed tgh: wo* 
tshILSied ou the obelisk ol Cilingapuus. to warn vends off * small reef which projects from ihc 
Ferae. A lightoome a now being Unit on a reek at tlie Seven Pagoda* to warn vessel* ofl the 
Trip* lour RecC It is to be 1 red light llJbl. for oboe ten es.lto 

Oilier insprovemexts have also been tarried out. such at the erection uf Jotles, whuives, quays, 
and (Here at Copaulpeee, Cotonida, Mtiuiipaum, Potto KnvQ, KegnpaUm. Tatianin, Cochin, 
CaBenl, Canrnnoee. Sirknr, Kumbto, Katcngod, aeri Mongalore. Madras, In addition to a screw 




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pile pier, u being prodded in artificial hum- it i am exceeding on* nrill'ron tlerling. &:o>s 
h»«e b-en laid dour, i: Coo x ala. Viadiu, Pnnmben. Cochin, »nd Cali cot. A sew.ipbxe hat been 
Bl Madrat fix notifying tit tint to the shipping by in electric curreot from lie Obwrvatory. 
Tide gorget have been eftnblithed at Cocooidi, Madras, Negape. (am, and Cochin Arrangements 
haw been rnuti for recntdlrg meteorological observation! at the portr of Gopaulpir*, Coronado, and 
Calico!, In ttcnRiic with tin Meteorological Department of the Government cf India Pilot* 
hare been appointed at Mndtta. I'aotnfcen, Keeinkarai, and Cochin. Steamers have bees tuhcbihed 
for running between porta ca the Coromandel Cwt and Rangoon. A cyclone code hat been 
established, and ilro > ey.tem of telegmphi'g bad wvathtr warning* to tie different carports far lie 
ieformatioQ of Upping. Coronado .ltd NegnpaUm have been v.ppliod with IViotmaa ami Bruce 
drodgm. UgWative crocUoenta b.ve been pasted rotating to Indian Merchar: Shipping, for the 
regi.lnlkn of votult, for the protection of native passenger, by tei for tie management of boau 
and cnUiaarams, for the teatavaiiey of port* sad eoCeCion of port duet, for enforcing qaariattsse. 
&c. In lhort, every year bat witnessed aorne impcovmeat in the dirretno of affording facilities for 
the advancement of trade and covi gotten in the Presidency. 



FORESTRY. 

Fifty vein ago “ Forestry” wot unknown in the Maxim Pre*lden:y, nor wu It anti twenty 
year* later that a recognited " Foreit Department * vtl Inouuted. It i* true tier, in tHoy 
Governnent made an attempt at con tenancy by «UUi<blag a royalty over teak, icd otiei timber 
ic the DiMricts cf Malabar and Cnnara, hot thb spvwdily developed Into a monoptfy tireegbx! the 
Coalt Dlilrittt, lailed U itsobjrot, and l«d to »*di bar dihip thu wat oboUtbo* by Sir Thomaa 
Vunro a i*ii For the net thirty year, or to the forests were led entirely in the ha^di of 
Cculectiet, without ooy systematic atacrnl. lo Coimbatore D strict thing! were htterly romewhat 
different ) for. in t 8 iy, Capcaia F. C. Cotton (now Majce General, CS.I.h the Eiecwtiva Engineer 
of Malabar, in an interesting account of i journey into Cochin territory tkiorgli the Anaaulal 
feeeats, brought their value to the notice of Government, and Lieutenant J. Michael (now Colonel. 
CS.L.V, wat appointed to explore, conserve. and work thx—. In oomecDoo with the Public Weeks 
Depoitnent,— an omnjement which listed »CV«0 year* An e*ten-l*e teak tract was leased from 
the Zemindar of Ccsangody. a fore* eaaabliahrMOt was crgu.«d, roods and timber lUp: were opened 
cot. and a syitem of •trip rooiervancr ww initiated. On the whole, however, it was nsoal in three 
diya to regard a forest at an enemy to be eatiipared : and, ox-olerng the prevalence of fever, 
and of daogcruuv animals, it la scarcely surprising that a Collector »to encouraged cnltivaticr. to it* 
utmost liaiits war esteemed a public benefactor. In the weedt cf the late Govenxe of Madm " we 
did nut itep in to cccierve the Indian Forev.t an hoar too toon, and Urge ports of the county 
would, if t»e had not done to, have soon become uninhtbi table deserts” 

Meanwhile, the importance of tropical formic hag an to attract attention at home. It aaa 
ksown that Urge and valeabW fore.lv In India woe befog deared, regardlew of ulitaafe <no- 
teqnetces i and. at the revolts of this w&ulmak drmrialion became meet apparent, tie necessity for 
organiriog a Forest adtrioiilralion, which would ecaUc the -nifuritlri to economite public property 
for the pu'oCic good averted itself with tocrcaUng force. The sabject came before the British 
Association for the Ad.ancetner; o! Science at Ediabargh in l 8 co, and a Committee -at appoifoed 
lo cco rider the question, cun-sling of Dr. Forbes Royde, King's College, London i Colonels 
R. Baud Smith and R. Strachey cf the Bengal Eagineeii ; and Dr. llcgh Clegbtra The retultt 
of the Committee 1 ! dr!i bastions were foal before the AuoeiMion at the Ipemcb muting in 1*51, 
whence It appeared that neither Government, nor the ojmmunity at large wav dvr.vlrg freon the 
Indian foretci those advantaget which they were well calculated to aSord. A-«rt Hum the 





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mala Ini dctuuei«.n of useful material, numerous peodutu, taluable to science. irrl otheiwtse 
prcAtabJe, lay neglected in the focoa These and other repecsentalions were not without cfiMt. and. 
aa regards M liras, were rnKnuMiUd in prejoring the -a. for the Forest DeputreoX, which was 
orgaaaed in iSso-rader the GowsrnOrship of Lard Harris— with Dr. Ckfihorn, one of the 
Ccenmittp* afore tnemfened, m Ccre'ersaior. 

To Dr. Cleghorn i oai. in all fairness, he concede:] the lilUi of Pionotr ef Forestry in Madras, 
hot it U dae to Mr. Conolly, C.S., Collector of Malabar, wtafta effort, preceded his by noisy yrara, 
to allude to tie mignraest teal: plantntfow at Niiambar. They ire probably ox approached. and 
are eentoaly cnsnrptw.l Iry itythtsg of their kind ii India, and. aa a uoiqie, mJereatlag, and 
valuable State property, they form an enduring mentocial to tlicir aulioe’l sagseity. Tint [iiacatiotts 
were first tnggWei by Mr. Conolly, in 1S4* tVei. Object brine. In his own wads, “ !» aepUte those 
for»»i« which ha** vanished from prh-.it* e»relr*^ess, and rapocty, a work too new. too extensive 
aid too hatren of early rttnm to be ever urelertalcn by the mure prepr.it or." It happened at the 
time that one of the ramy religious bodies tcAling lands in the Ntlambir valley «n> In want of 
folds, and owned aoene of the test sites foe planting that owi-d h*«e been selected had the wlole 
area been available to choose from ; and in this accident, probably, originated the idea of Mr. 
Conolly's enterpdre. Fee the first reir or two, there much diSenlty in setting seed to 
germinate, and -aricui experimmt. went tried ; hat in 1845 Dr. Roxburgh 1*0 weed the true 
method, which w.th itx alight modifier tian Is atll IbUowfdi and. in I Sat. Mr. Cccolly having 
raised 50,1x0 health) plaais, was able to report that his experiments were loicctafully concluded, awl 
to add 61 acres to toe }t which hod been planted op to dnt« It is mtUnchciy to have to add that 
Mr. Conolly was assassinated at Calient by Moptah fanatic* in 1855, a few days lifter be had received 
intimation of bis well-deserved protnecion to the Council of Fost St. George. 

In iMl the Nilunbsr ttmutiooe, by this limr eovesirg aa area of t.613 acre*, valued at 
*0 lakhs werotraradetred to the regular Foic.t Deportment, and, in the Sve-and-twenly yens which 
ha\u since elipsed, have been enlatged I9 about l.pco aces, and tn«y BOW U set down in round 
numbers at 3.6*1 acres. They have ox fron first to list (1 r , op to the beginning of the ofliaol 
year 1SS6-7) including ootlay in acquiring fresh sites, allot Ka. 7,28,100, and hove yiekled a 
revenue of Rs. 7,31,112 derived frox saplings thinned ait, and from the better cl awes of timl*r 
felled for deareneo. Assuming that rrsalis Kling operalfoni may begin in im, when the firat 
piloting will «w aim forty year* old, it has been calculated, after allowing lomrexind interr-J at 4 
par cent for onpireJurtis-e perods, that a clear profit of R& 4,23,11,810 will eventually be realised. 

Retire Ing to tha Forest Dijartrr.mt at the openirg of its career in 1S36, wt find It began with 
the forests of AoBBmlai in tU Countable* DUtitcc ; with Sigur end Mndumalal in Malibir ; and with 
those of Sriem are! Nath and South Consul. By t&Sl it hid taken in liand the Wyniad andChenat 
3s* air feeens Id Malabar, the Madun, North Arote are? Cid-iipoh foea.li, and .Deluded the Australian 
Pkatadoss an I Clncboia experimenta on the Nilgim, as well aa the Teal Plantations it N limber. 
In the following year the forests of North Camra were transferred to Bombay; whilst those of 
Bedim patli, Bhavani tad Ccdlrga) in the CoimbUore District t Gumsm and Suada is Gasjem. a&d 
the Kurnool feres t< wen- under ore-errancy. At Dr. Cleghoen’s retirement la 1867, the forests of 
Scoth A rent and Tintevelly bid been added to the li.t ; and the Golcoodih Hill tracts, which liad 
been for n rlort time under the Depwrtraent, were hicded over to the Collector. When reviewing 
Dr. C leghorn's administration of tie Department during its lint eleven yenra of exlatenco tie Gosera- 
roeBt, in October 1S67. particalariy noticed “She attention paid lo the vaathy Important subject of 
feel r denes with reference to the present and piroirecliv* needs cf the Railways, to the proportion 
of the more snfooblc l to?- of timber, ns leak, red ■andere. and sal. in suitable localities, and the 
aasrstince rwnlerol to District office re tuwaids the mat tdianugeoni empfoywnt cf the local 
l&wling funds." Of the financial pniilloa the Government remarked tint " the dticate gain to th* 




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S!«e by the latent. of (he Department tranti to R«. 1S.58.05S, while . moot ratable puMic 
pnrpeity has been brooght tcder ccoiervancy ) t he vast (I ster rewurce* of the country hive been caro- 
fully develop ; and the future literal! of the Government lui of tie public hint been protected (mo 
rek! which are daily assuming greater magnitude, but wbrei, unul o*ai|ar>:irely recoit years. had 
Kireeiy attracted attention.” Referrlr^j to the toroid* of tattle red hereunto complained 0 f In 
icrcuJ Dfakricts, the Government observed tbit "the subject is one iha! will be duly weighed 
(n connection with the prowaol ittroductiou of the Forest Law, which ii tinder cansida&ttoei « " 
detnol the primary object of eautnincy as "the development of the source of supply, and the 
careful protection of tbcec source* from w« 5 tc|"andrei&uked that "» Urge iracne, although It ray 
he, and doabtless often ii, a utiifutory indicaticn of the aCsantigra of ecooomital adrsiahr ration is 
a corapiraareiy iceondory owwidcration.* lining regard to ill that has since tiuoftred words 
each os these ore very signi 4 c*JlL 

Coiaaei, then Copula, Beddome, racceeded Dr. Clrghon «• Commie, and held that 
appeentssent until 1S7J, tih.ni " rt-orgarwatfan " took place, by which Farad admmaruian was 
committed to the Bond tf Rrannoe, end CefletTors w ere Invested with the responsibilities and 
authority cf Distrfel Ccciervalot*. Local Fora! officers thus became the Cofleaiir's Asaaants, 
wide the Conservator become " Impevtce of Forests,” and uai oremitutoJ 1 genera! idvher on 
Fore-t affairs to Goreraiwnt, the Board, and Collector. When this otmrrttl free* ojvraticas hid 
everywhere developed, and dividual chargo hsd In be riuiinjefl Plantation* led ftel reserves 
htd progressed, and the Deputtamt wo- strong theno! by the adduitai of several now officers lo 
1S76 control was once more plreol in the hoods of the Consm-de. « head cf the Department ; 
odeen were put a charge of T-fehicc^y and the Upper Ooiavrry, -hJ.1 teller, submitted special 
report! on the Bell.ry, Kl.ien, and Neflnre jungles. A Deputy Cooservalur -as atw detailed on 
apecul doty for the «l»kt of merred foe&u. and by lots oral* preliminary proposals were 
(reared for the Cuiuibolorr, Tinnevelly, and Madura Diultfi, anl 1 banning was effected in 
Salem. Effects meanwhile continred to be directed toward! the ilrrehipmcot of revenue, and 
1 more efficient ecmrol generally. but the absence cf a (been l*w. the piueity of officers, and 
otter dlfliniliif* proved wrior- impediment!. Colon el Beddcme retired re Uerarntrev, 1881, after 1 
Deportments! service of Iwestywur years, fc-rteen of which were pnarvi as chief. Dtriog 
his tenure of o£ce the tee fits of the Presidency were iborcoghly eaplwed ami -reported cm. and 
valuable cnatributjone were code lo the public knowledge cf their eemtmic «-.iluo and bolnniral 
itUcrr’l. He was the utthor of the well-known fieri Sfi WrVo, as writ ■> of a tfinlud work *1 
the ferns of Southern India, besides being a rururolist of no metre rtpriusun. The financnl ranits 
of hie term X ofhcc amnnted to a net profit fa favour of Oavcruseni cf 9 1 liklia, which wo 
lesa by 8J lakhs thae that which duungr^led the adasinUtraik* cf Dr. CJegh. rn. This is easily 
rap lamed. The Department a: frit confined U 9 tlf to the chief Umber yielding freed, of the 
Presidency, usd in those days the receipts from North Ciniri and the Ai aiv .i l ai- were very 
considerable. The extension of opemnets to less remuneratUe tracts; the heavy cut Is 1 oa 
pdintaticos. and foel resents, irrcontlng to nearly 6 J lakhs ; the transfer of North Canoro to 
Bombay | uA the ibalitices cf the Indian Navy, which hsd been a large pur closer of AttimiUi 
limber, all conspired to reduce the annual surplus. The price of labour h id also risen, whilst 
the necessity for capital oatlay producing no direct or immediate return grew with the 
development of the Departmrat. 

Lreotcnict-Cclcoel Campbell Walher now leer mo Conservatoe, and the year which followed 
his n sa e *r pticn of charge wis remarbabie foe » aeiira ef e renls which heralded the app roach of a new 
m to the hosiery of the Depirtmrnt. It wlxncssrel lire adsent of Sir McunUtaort Grant Diff. a 
Gustrnor keenJy lntercted in the progres. of Foewry, and (he arrrsnl of Sir D. Brindii, Inspecior- 
General of Foresls to the Government of India, who ni direned to dteoH and arrange the 




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introduction of iDagrcedcd reforms. After several months occupied by the Impecioc-Gencra; in 
visiting some cf the moce important Forest Distorts, Committee* wese appointed to dbruis legal* 
nnd Other treasures of reform. A draft Act, with a oxaprebensire icport on Forest legislation in 
the M&dras Pressdeecy, was subedited in Mir 3 arvd another report os to the futxxe relations of 
Cm 3 *ad Forcn Oftcera was tuhmitted in June. In St^ember the Inspector General bid his 
proposals for reorganisation before Govenxsent, together with a Lnirxid forecast for the next fire 
; otyJ before the red of the year the Act hid become law, and the reorganisation an 
accomplished fact. 

At the beginning of the official year jmt OMictoderf, 1,628 square miles of “Reserved Forests " 
hid been constituted under the Act, wikh with those aheody 11 reserved " artdsr previota orders pres 
a total of 2,737 squre miles. “ Reserved lirds " hid also been notified i^der the Act to the cr eot 
c£ 7 ,<*b square miles, while leased nnd other forests covered 1,311 squire mllei. The total irei 
placed uider the legal control of tlie Department was thus 1 i,to8 sqcare tnllo, wliich Government 
appears to conUdrr sbe/a: as much ns the requirements of tho ccaittty are likely to demand. Much 
of wur*c remains to be dune in the way of transfers from resesved lirali to received forests, hail in 
bxh circle* and in most Districts this is being K caddy accomplished. Demarcation nironJy 
follows resrrv.it inn, and this ton has annually progressed, the length of boundaries laid down dur.rg 
1 986 bring upwards of 3^00 miles. The sihjrct of forest surveys hi* not been overlooked, though, 
as yet, most of the work done in this direction hu been pexfor;r*d by the Madras Survey Deportment, 
Inst prop-seal* are now under cooperation for the fortration cf 0 Special Forest Sancy Party. As 
r^irA the all. Important wotk of fire p*ote«ri:o, it apeeintha: at the end of the fire season of i&B, 
an ucx of 1.4S3 squire tula hid been attempted, and 1,445 *qvfire miles successfully maintained. 
In this conncctkin, however, Gorcmment justly marked, that until reserved foresu ore settled, 
demarcated, oad frailly set apart, pn^ress xnuit necessarily be craxipimtivcly limited. Grazing 
nhonlri be capable c* proffocin^ o n Arable revenue without oppressive taxn on, but It k at present 
aonwthiog of a wxral qumtfon, the solution of which, as the Board c£ Revenue s*>s, “lies a: the 
baton* of all forest cowrrartcy in thh Prcstdacy," 

Under the head of “ Police" the perccwige of convictions obtained seems to warrant the 
belief that compU nu ar# not generally bil except on good gruandi. Reads are being extended in 
all directions ; tramway laid down ; sad ntr^ioui MMiflga for the accommodation of all ranks 
•rotted, a work wfetau which no aitequ*!* napcrvision i* pmblr. As regards natural reproduction 
tb< e fleet or protection on the forces !** bem most farourably apparent ; and under the head cf 
artificial reprcdoctk.n It may be noted that no thin 1S.657 acres nre classed as pla stations, 
30,760 screw t* tope*. and 1.043 acm taculiaral operatons, which meins the re-stocking of blank 
area* in foreris w il^tinguidied from regular plantations. Financial remits have more than j (Kitted 
Ifct forecast framed in 1882. Receipt* have rltee from abent 9 lakba in 1882-83 to nearly 12 lakhs 
in t 885 -$ 6 , the snnxit surplus averaging a bait *| lakh*. Expenditure for the same period has been 
ui the race of shout 8 lakhs per annum. 

Much, too, has Uen done U late yean ra the way of experiments with vukxa excel cs. The 
n»r».t mar krai oKocss has ooeitrcd in the case cf the oihoguiy troe, which is doing well In both 
drclcw, ar»J particularly u Kelnmbur. where the ceira rubber tree bis also been ihorcwghly 
•’•tahli-hcd, nnd where the ipecacuanha plant and gum bamtoi arc also thriving. Kvtafyflus 
ritnlvs/M * -aid to be fairly satisfactory at moderate heights, bit no variety has ye! bran (IlMVtrtd 
suitable f or growth on the plains. Cccifen and ompies froa Nest hern India arc cowing op eo the 
Nilgirii, and m a iaUa heop aod the edible date i{PU*U dadyi/cra\ Uxh pmmrvc well ia the 
Smithrrn Circle. Amongst other da’.ics Forest Officers have found tiuw to iMltl at ensilage 
experiment?, aral in mnkizg the represencatire colleaitins whcli have cnahl^d the Depirtraent to 
crar pete with hoanur it the vuiois Exhibltkau held « s tho Continent, in the Colceaes, and at 





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Calcutta, Edinburgh and Lccdce. Mud useful information has alto been ontr-Wm! un rods 
sabjects as apkuliuc and mice! lure, and a complete collecticc It ahou la hr undertaken tor iho 
Conrad Mjsci.il at Madras illustrating tbe sericulture cf the Frcaiilrnry by specimens U rjas 
cooices. larva ami the Irrscs ca which the insect .feedi. A De(wtmmtal Muwuio hit been 
ilartcd In Madras, wlwh already coctiint an lnlnMlng and v-.luaUt oNtrcrknof tiinbtr«peciuicn. 
and sample* <t forest prodace— mib is gums, resins, nods, cult, »r.i lilinr, m well « a herbarium. 
II forestry .luce lt> Initiation In 1856 hu not advanced “fay leap. and bound.. " II tee ywr, 
subsequently Ui progriwi was fitful and focluating, th» lull— If find! (here hr— dor* no* nil, or 
nearly all, rn* with the Department. Recalling the prwnising beginning indfcatrl I j the review 
of opera lions up to the date of Dr. Ckghorn't retirement in 1867, already Tic'nl, when Government 
rod the Coninvator were apparently ia perfect accord as to the essential lines and chief objects oi 
a lures t policy, it may weB be nsked why. for the next fifteen years, the Deportment vis left to 
slrire In rain foe legislation, urging its peraccunr imptotance, and the futility of expecting 
permanent resalts vithoul it. and stall snore, why it is thit Madras, practically first in the firlil of 
forestry, won the laet to pansies own Forest Law. Happily the treasures adopted in iSSi are now 
prosed to tan beets the forerunners cf a snbstaitinl scceai 

CINCHONA. 

Dr. Royle, who for many yran Rxatiis! to the Covrrrment of India, wit the firit -ho 
gave sctxrcs attention to the introdsetke nf llw emehooo jilaal from its nati.r eoantiy, South 
Anserito, into India. In Juno, 1S53, la a report on t!x aul-ect, he wrote :— " Among the sut 
rariety of medial drop produced In vorfoa* porta of the wceld, there U ikc one, with probably 
the single exerjeien ol opUun, whloh M more valaiUe to man thin lie qeluloa-yfeldlng eirwhioa. 
Its utility and employment (use leen grrally inerrawd r.irx" itu’ active principle has Iwen 
seporatod a the fora of quinine. So greatly l"-****! ha* the corewsipt.ui increased, urn) so little 
care has teen bestowed npoo the peraen-xticn cf the natural fosmb, that great fcara base been 
entertained tbu the supply mlghi altogether erase, or to oUairabk otdy at a price which woald 
piace it tcyooi the reach of the man of the raentmnily." And in the same report le sail •— 
'• The probability of entire viocew iu the cstlimlion cf the cinchona tree in Indin seems to admit 
of hardly any doth!, If ordinary care is adopted In the Wkction of Suitable Realities. I myself 
recommended thd miasure, many year* ago, when treating of tie limily ol plants to which the 
ednehcoa beicags. I Interred from a companion of soil and dlmafe, with lire geographiial dfc- 
trifcution of cincbonaceou. pU.-vs, I Vat the quinioi-yirhling cinchona Bight be cultivated on the 
llcpes cf the NcJgbetrlre rad ..f tbe Souther. Hlrr-rlay... in Hue ure way that I hod inlmo! 
that Chinese tea plant- might bo cultivate in the Northern H-e-olayas.” 

D>. Rojle'i itciimmcndaUoia, although apyaoved of, reaiainid In abeyance until tSjg, when 
the inarming demand for the cinchona drugs coailiiiiod with ihtir constantly increasing price, 
forced the ssbjrat again upon public aUentioeo. Indred. things had ccene to sect a pass, that it 
•cornel almost certain that in the otuire of n very few yrars tbe whclcoole cesmictica of Urea 
which cm gxr>g on in America wouH reduce the supply of bark to almost r«hing. 

Under these cirri msances it was determined by the Covemnent that step; shaild he imme- 
diately token to obtain plnnts a=d seed cf different species of cinchsctt for tra«miak«s to India. 
Fortonatcly. the Gorenm-nt was aVe to secure the nctise sympathy of a geatknan to whom the 
cinch con -growing eocr.tries were well known, for he had passed rr.-ab time in trasellag through 
them, studying tbe longurge and habits of the natives, and, although re* a trained Uxani*:, hr 
hod nomheiess made hfoncelf acquainted with several of the species iu their livirg state. This 
gentleman was Mr. Clements Mukhara. a saJur, a schulir, and atchitokfifc*, who. m December. 
1859, hisiig been entrusted to carry cut the urdtiuking, rcowedod to South America for the 

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purple of organ ainj an e.peditioti into the Iwertcr. Wilh him o-r* assxiatoi the following 
persons, who.® oamn deserve to be hell in moth regard by all who have benefited by the cheapen- 
in K of the fcrer-alliying alkaloid. , Mr. John Weir, Dr. Richard. Spr*e-t.uly dtocrilxd by Mr. 
Markham ei is eminent houritt. usd r&ca intrejoj e.plnrtr-Mr. Robot Cross. Mr. Prichctt, 
and Mr ledger. These gentlemen, with the eaceptfoo ci Mr. Ledger, had rrairol imtructlcos 
to act under the ciders which ibould be given to them by Mr. Markham, and that gentleman, in 
gmtefnl testimcoy of the value of the assistance which ho trad received from them, wrote as 
follows — " The early aoccera cf the eo terrene musty depended upoo the selection of qualified 
agentt, end to thll r-ipec; I aa> moat fortunate. No cne engaged in linpdtont work ever 
had mere aide, loyal, nnd dblntmtfed librarere to assist him.” Alter n aeries of adventures, 
ofto. attended with such danger and great diseemfort, it* first consignment of piont*, combtlag 
of Sr.c-tV.rJra w«. despatched from Guayaquil on the and January. tS6t. under the superin- 

tendence of Mr. Crow, to England, nnd from thence thry were tmmpoited, by the Red Sea. to 
Madras. Here 46J of them irriro; in good condition. These were taken to the Nilgais IliLte. 
the lieaallful district pros-musly wlectod by Dr- Royle. as most probabdy Hot to which the different 
earielie, wunld tirive best in India. Tor the hardier kinds, Mr. Markham wlrotsid a site near liar 
top of Uodabttto, lie highest rounded knob of which * Moot S , 7 oo fret .love the level of the 
wo ; while, fee the more tender dccriptioos, be werie.1 a tract of renntry about N.djmt««— a 
small Toda slllige on the edge of the hlllr facing the west, ot in deration of from 5,500 to fi.cco 
f«t. The plant-, on their arrival, wire delivered to Mr. W, G. Mcfror, who for some time pre- 
viously had heM the appointment of Suporintendfei of the Government Gardens at OoL-uamurto ; 
and it was to his core that tbo npid and eewemou* Increase of the [Aar*. was chiefly doe. Easy as 
it is now found to propagate and raise the different kind. << cintfcoi. it ought never to be footer, 
that this a the result of the ioteUigence which Mr. Mclvor brought to beer upxc their cultivation, at 
a time whm nothing about the tree was known, and everything had to be discovered by 
experiments. 

Shortly after the introdnaion of these pfar.tr tofo lodla, plant, nnd wed of other kind, of 
cinchona were forwarded by those of the eollKtcet who realised tehied in Acerici for rather 
ciploratlon, and their laboura have remind in furniahing India with the foUowis« .pottos, and an 
innumerable number of vanetiss Cimt'Hi Ofiuira/ii, C. Suuirabra, C. CalUajc, C. liJp'iana, 
C.Jazmi/a, C. Santa F, C. SAW*, C. V<ri,. C. Za-rt. //Wrr. C. Carlt*^,. C. FaMima, 
C. HumMtiima, c. F>i*y<nni, ond C. .<f«ron«j. Of these the kind which are largely grown in 
Southern Itdia are C Officinalis and C SmiinUn, and a large number of varieties, which are 
believed to be hybrids between these two species and C. IMprims. The other kinds ire kept only 
as bckanical curiosities, for they are either worthless as quinme-yidden, or their properties as suds 
ire nec jet demotutr*?*!. 

So soon u> the raltivation of eiachota wsa proved likely to he Koeewfal cn the 
Nilg ris, several private gentlemen epeoed oat ostalus of their own, nctably Mr J. \V 8. 
Money, who is proprietor of estate- at Ihtvasboli nod We 3 beck, besides owning others at Kar- 
Uiry, sad the greet Ossingtcs estate. These estates have prosed eminently advantigeooi to 
thaw who hold them. Many others have since been opened out, out only on the Nilgiri plateau, 
but also on the Wynaad and other lsiU tracts. An Mta of the e.tent to which the product.™ of 
cinchona liark bar been increased tluiirg the prut q tuner of a centnry may be gathered from the 
following statement or prices realfced for Renewed Crown bark:- - 1877, 131. 5.A s :SjS, 
toi. iU ; 1879. tus. ; 1880, 10- y. ; iSSt, ir. 11Y. ; and 1SS1, 5.. 7* In the year iSSj, 
the price of ail kinds of bark fell rapidly, till at the present lime, to. M. per pound mny be taken 
as a good price This rapid decline was largely due to the mormon area of land which had been 
plaited w Ith cinchona in Ceylon during the previous dearie Large Dentation cf coffee had been 






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dreiroyoi by l eaf diwue, bat, with characteristic energy, the islondirs, proa ling by experience 
gained U Madtu, replaced coffer with cinchona and ‘.cl. 

THE MADRAS AGRMIORTICULTURAl SOCIETY. 

Aim ml ccetai with the icgn ol Her Men Craooia Majesty, and fostered and caconrtged by 
Ike peace which hit .hared he throe* in lie Carnatic, has been ihc ptasperom career of the Madias 
Agri-Hoit Icalttral Society. To the enthaiioiniof Dr. Robcr! Wight.— the eminent betanwt, and 
aalhnr c/ Itmr P!o*ie'*~ Mir Orimta/ii, whkh la to thU da. the rtavdari werfc of the kind, 
a^d a monument that will atdaie while litnriei exist, — the Society to a great extec* owes its Stag. 
On the t}th of July, 1835, at a well-attended meeting of Kali re and European gentlemen held at 
lb* College Hall, it wu inaugurated. Two days later the first Committee of twelve met, and it wa. 
announced that Sir Frederick Adam, the Covcrwr, had accepted the invitation of the Society to 
become its Sr it pay on, the HornraraUo Mr. John Stiliin, tbe Junior Mcaber of Council, being its 
6ra President, and Mr. Bayne* its first Secreta^. A little kler the Nabob of the Carnatic and Sit 
R. Palmer, the Chief Justice, were irvited to become Vke-Patreos. In 1836 the Society was in 
otcupatxa of the land which now forms the larger portion of the Ornamental Garden on the Xfaint 
Read. Micros. "Thu »*i then," we read in Dr. Bidie's Report, "the only spot available ; it 
wns very ill- lulled for horticultural experiments. aal the Society v as long embarrassed by eipetses 
connected with lit Improvement " The Society has once or twice since been embarrassed, notably 
im yean ago, when the sited in which the Office an] Committee brrioesa was com! acted was turned 
into what it is now.— a horse filled with bnutlM and fcaiftani (tern ; the Ofice wu transferred to 
what wm till then the Superintendent's boote ; a comfortable boeve was built for the Superintendent 
in the Experimental Garden on the eetu side of the Cathedral Road ; and the Red Hills water was 
carried throegh the Gardens to the native beta All pecuniary difficultica were, however, 

from time to time tided ever by a mail extra pant from Government ; by the liberality of the 
Sodety’i bankers ; or by the real of the Secretary fee the time beeeg enabling tbe Society to lave the 
pay of a professional Superintendent, aid to let bis hose at a monthly rent The buys of the 
Society are now in a fairly tloariihing crcdittoo. 

In 1837, at I bn time of Her Majesty’. AKmoioa, the week of the Society waa m fall awMg, and 
very t*«*4fa] effect 1 were being mile to improve by the diitribatno of bstter teed tho daw of 
coctco groan is tbe various districts of the Presidency,— efforts whidt ripened their fruit when the 
American War closed the ports of :be Scmhem States to the buyers at Liverpool. Manchester, and 
elsewhere. In the sure year won* lea plant. reraised from Chma were forwarded by the Society to 
Mysiie ard the Neilgherry Hills, and it is believed that tome of these very plants atBI survive in the 
neighbourhood of Couroor, so '.bat NeSghcny tea, one cf the matt impccant ptoducts of Southern 
India of the present day, it now alio celebrating its Jubilee. The following year a wpplyof Mauritius 
sugarcane wot obtained through the Beard of Revenue, propagated, and rahseq&eoily distributed 
Frier to and durtig the yeti 1840, when Mi. Glassnn opened lhe first coffee plantation in Wynaad, 
the Society straggled to grow coffee profitably in Madras aid freely dUtributed it in plant, 
and seeds to more favourably situated pUees. During the next few yean records are found of the 
l-.itroductlc« of European ard Wes: Indian frail trees, smne of which doubtless still thrive, or have 
been dispCoccd by their descendant*. or by tuperioe varieties. More than one spccscs of mulberry 
was introduced to feed and im prove the silkwcenui, and wonderhl stride" wore node in the 
(talliiatxa of Indigenous and foreign calinary vegetables now classed generally, and consumed e«*o 
by tbe poor, at " country vegetable*" In 1844 an attempt was nude to introduce the use of grata 
as coifiTe, and a valuable collection of Australian seeds reached the Society. In 1S45 M *i°' sir 
Walter Scat, of II.M.'s 15th Human (the eldest soa of the “ Wimrdofthe North"), then stationed 




jR., Madras JuhiUt RftmMK. lAgrt-Mortieultoral Society. 



US IlnngCcce, was «bet»d a aen.1*. of the Society. In 1850 lac Society IttCteMfully 10! u cue of 
grafted icirtgo plant* 10 Sir WlOkm Hooker zt Kcw ; and iceds of the vmrabta tartalee gins. the 
rtapde food of Mul nu hones, m trannsiUrd to Australia end the Cape of Gocd Hope. In l8jj 
the Society til hugely engaged in rad distributing ™l numbera of the Catuarina for 

planting on the and done* on the coast ooeth and moth of Madia*. t>J« the ware* ef atroo.1 the 
whole fid supply of the town-the power which nsro. the railway ergae and the .plnat.s mill, 
cooki the rids mini his^oct, and the poof avnnl Me. 

It U possibly ln.iik.ra to select a few item* of good work iota ni thaw mentioned above, bat it 
1> necessary, as to do acre than mention the Sodety’f eaferimcnU with einci«ia and ifWn, 
fnrits and Bowen, drag. and tanning mi!er.nli, ihre pfanr* and dje stnfls, enrols and forage 
jdrau, would ill many (ages The Society ’1 nurseries now coauln t-V-asands cf inch |danU 
4 x distribution. The work of the Society l» tcenc in span the seme* from every garden and 
hedgerow in the arte at large at Pant which goet by the name of Madrra Town ; and many 
of the eomnioact plants of the roadside are foreigner that were dUlrnratod, If nor or^iniily 
latroducul by the Scotty, within the la* Shy years A atroll round the Society's Gordrae, 
1 billed in ones: tbcugli they are, » one it uncrating iaterot. On ercty tide are haodreda of 
jpeciei cf the mott awful rad beautiful of treffeal flam ; creepers, and hertocecot plant* in 
rurfc ramjMut growth and luxuriance of leaf andjtlowet at are wen only amxlil the warmth of the 
trip let. Indigenous plant!, which theegh dcebtlew abundant felly year. .go iu the immediate 
neighbourhood, are now, owing to the nwdt of the woodcutter. to the scarcity of feel, to 
the eacemnui iacr*i*c of pcpil.tion, and to the >oraeity ct gait*. rarely to be teen within 
many a telle cf thr lown, are cuefally peoerved, eod propagated. Every step in the Omn- 
intccti Garden will .mfold »o new beauty to the treclorer. 7 he not* mahogany, from 
tbe Wert Indiet ; the Ikhee and the dkapytos from China ; Iht Morel 00 Bay chcsrnut ; the 
•>g»u' nramari* frotr Anrtralia ; the giant talipot from Ceykm ; the graceful date fium Arabia; 
the italely cabbcge palm from Bind ; the huge twohah, and endless others arc to be seen. 
Shrubs tea are not kegotlcn, rich 01 the handsome South Stn Itiands trotoo, with its quaint 
forms and inriqpitxo* ; the butter-cnp-Uke oeh.ra, once common but now rare in the jungle* 
frond Mxlro ; jafrutc* and bvgeedas of many torts ; and the »w<*l-»eentcd gardenias and 
rartuos. But apace forbids further drlails. 

Of the illntntaa tames that have hem connected with the Society much might he said. Since 
the Scciety was foiodni each nceesuie Cowtnor has accepted the potilion cf ratreo, and in bier 
years cf Patron and President j Commt&drrs tn^hief. Chief Justice*, and Members of Ceuwil have 
«lim borne off** i high officers cf Stale hare served co it* Committers ; and dUlioguUhol hotaniMs 
hare ucekel «s in ScentariM. Wallich, Hojlo, Wight, Rotlmrgh, Llodley, Thwiitra, the Hookas, 
Trimen, Sehamhuigf, Veo Miller, Cleghurr. and immy others hare beat it* axutrlbotais, Nor 
should the terrices cf the paefcuional gardeners, who from ttuic to time hove been in charge of the 
Cardens, be forgo ten In 1S53 Mr. Jaffrcy wis sen: cot to the Society from the Caledonian 
Hortienltaral Garden, Edinburgh, nod did good work for lozi yean, ust£ he obtained a better 
rngt gemrui at Bangalore, aftrr he lad ccctributed to the science cf gardening his well-known 
buoUrr, IlinU fa Amato* Cardnuri in Madras. Ha aw Miocradod by Mr. Robert H Brown, 
tbe author of the uutful Mamtfoii *f /it Trot, Sinli, and Hrriatomt Fi'auti /mine in 1*1 
Strin/i Cardens and th iWtg.hVi.rW */ Madras. Mr. Denham. Mr. Henry, Mr. Storey, and 
soma ot hart came cut from England in their turn, tod nftet dcog Sikhful week left the service 
for better piU .op-iimtmmls. Tlte Society h« ibr Ihe lot! four years had the benefit of 
the oeiiiuscc cf Mr. J. M. Gletton, who ■** seer out by tbe Secretary of Slate to 1SS9 
to work at the Government cotCoo c.pcrtasenU in Ctotnl India, and who, beside* the ragnlar 
dttiei which he has loyally ckschirged. bis co»p,led rad jublithad an tdmireble CataUp* of 




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ftonti iu tii Agri-h'crtitullnnl Snittj’i Garden i. Mifrar, avi is row engaged cc other 
useful lilomry work. 

WILGIRI HORTICULTURE. 

Die hceUcultanl WablWhment in Ootncamirod, known is the Government Botanical Garden, 
was first ate oa fool in I he year lR* 7 , daring the Governorship of the Marco is of Tweed dale ; and 
riie lint gardener— appxnted on Hie recoin mend alion of Sir William Hooker, and Dr. Royle— was 
Mr. W. G. Mclvor, who received h» early training *1 the Royal Gardens K«o, and eventually 
chained much celebrity os Superintendent of the Government Cinchona Plantation* <a thr Nilgiris. 
Mr. Mclvor BtK oprood cot the opper pan of the present Garden, and pi Kited the space with many 
tndigenoii nrnnrarital shrubs and trees, u weU as w.th e»«lc* ol tailed from Chiso. Australia, the 
Cape, Stc. He also made severs! ponds tad lerraoes. At the same lime hu g»v« o great deal of 
ottenlica to the lotiuducisan and ciltiration of apples, peon, figs, grape, oratgo, Uraonr, plums, 
citrons, Ac. He also esdlivated European vegetables, tb: seed cf which appears to hue beta freely 
distributed amcagst the nalim of the varrccading districts j and Iran this liberality on the pan of 
Government has arisen the present plentiful "apply of eteellent vegetables with which Ottaeamund 
and ilr oeighbonrhotd are sopplled. The climatr and soil of the N'ilgiris ere so well adapted far 
tlw cultivation cf the more common European liert*. that were it n<* foe the ecu of transporting 
all produce to the nearest railway stolon, towns and villages in thr low conntry might have their 
iu-iketi corarantly filled with fresh ranliflowen. cabbtga, potato*., celery, artichokes, carrots, 
turnips, Ac. Tie Lie Sir Charles Trevelyan, Governor of Madras, vfafcod the Garden fur the first 
time In February, 1863. «=d recorded in a Minute that “ it is both a beautiful pleasure greosd, and 
a vaiuahle poUi: inititutlcm for rhe impeevesneni of incigeoois, and the nnUraihatlon of foreign 
pfants ; it has beei funnod by Mr. Mclvor with greet indcslr/ reel artistic skill, cot cf a rude 
resit* i usd be deaerves great ere>U for thw manner In which hr hu laid it oat." 

In 18*8, Mr. A. Jamiesce. the present Curator, arrivof at OoUcsiattd freer Kew. to assat 
Mr. Mclvor: and la lljl, as the latter gemleaua’a time was fully occupied in fostering the new 
Cinehtcu Pla n t alien. Mr. Jamieson was made Superintendent of tie Car del in Mr. Mclvor's place. 
To hie rite pcesent beautiful stale cf tbe Garden is chirfy doe. The whole of the kraer Gudsn 
hts been laid on in a very taterful mam re, ltd hu been planted with many rare trees and sArahs. 
Die upper port of the Garden alio, which adjoins the new Government House, has been tram- 
fermod from an unsightly scrub into what will be, in a few years more, "hen tbe recently plumed 
trees have grown ap, a h«utiful pork. Many plants of medicinal anti economic value base heea 
inuc>: iced] since tbs esuNishmeul of tbe Garden, such as Ipecacuanha, jalap, digitalis, rhubarb, 
cinchona, mahogany, various hinds of pines, box. creca. mai^oaecn, litdl, various kinds of 
trees jteidmg iadia mhl-r, Ac Most of these have been distributed to different pans of the country, 
atd cany of them may b« now regarded as quite aarundUed in India. 

Besides tbe present Garden at Octacsrannd there are b-aneh Experimental Gardens it Counter. 
Burliar, and Kulhatti. Tbe one at Coonooc (Sim's Park) rivals in heiuty the Garden at Ootacn- 
mand ; is m situated in a ratine whxh lies between the upper part cf Coonooc and the Wefflngtoo 
Race Caine. It i. wall pothed and reoded. and eensbat ef re* portion which ii Lid oat as an 
oreaasenul garden, and oaeains many beautiful trees, especially pines and eucalypti ; and of 
another portion, which consists of sholah trees, that have been left tn their natural nodltfnn. 
Nurseries site, fee the propagation of the indigences trees of the niighbcurhool, have been recently 
made. The Park is named afire Mr. J. D. Sim. C.S.I., tbs member of the Council cf Fort St. 
George, K where instigalion it was founded in 1873. The Garden at Bnrliu is situated almotl at 
the baton of tbe Coonooc gloat. at an elevation of abwt i,8» fret shore sen level. The tern- 
pirnture 1 * very high. The soil is rich, ami the average rainfall conekkrahle, *3 that many plants 




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can I* crown there, which will net tliri«e in the higher dilution* of Oatitamund tod Cooooor ll 
i, there that the cco». raangOSUen. and litchi fruit pout free!/ ; bn! unfortunately, th« 
climate is matt unhejllhj, and lh* icIuhiunU of the piece Sofia math frees fever of • nw *l«u- 
hot ildiiipiico T>.B Gsnlrn wai acquired ty Gorernmcnt in tS;a ; but long before that t.me ll 
hid been stocked bjr Mr E. H. ThmMi. the Collector of Cciichitore, whli many rue and ootlc 
trees of ornimer.tal « eoonumie inter lit. The only other Garden in possession of Gorvrnmcnt on 
the Nilgiri Hills is the one at Killuul, nod this it is proposed to obondoo. os ihe conditions U toil 
nod climnie >lo not ddfcs aulhdaitly from those which exisl Bt Cccne-sr to mike its retention 
adsinbio ; toe it is inteeuhrf to opto oil inUeid a new ganiee neir Gudnlar in Scwth-Ewt Wywwnd. 
All these Gi.-d<n. have been placid, since the jeu 18S3. under the management of Mr. M. A. 
Lawwa, M. A.. late Pro feasor of Botany at the University .of Oxford, who is now both CowimneM 
Botanist and Director of the Government Cinchtmi Pioalitions. 

In addition to ihe w»k carried on b y Goremment. many private individjals hive dot* rnuih 
to odiarce horticull.ru on the NOgirit Arawgtt these nay be mentioned General Mcepn, who 
has paid much attention to aitsericalnue ; Mr. Gri&h, cf Kcugiri, who hns intredneed manv 
waiTrertnl plant' from horopc \ and Mr. Misquhh whose pears and other frails are well Unown to 
the residents and rtUror. in Oetaeimund. Lost yeir 1 Society was formed at Ooucaraand for the 
study cf ihe Natural History ■’ Ihe Nilg-r.s and adjolntr-g districts. The meetings of this Society 
are held once erery fortnight, and cxoitsiona are oaraakroiily mode by tbe memht-i in the 
nctglib»irhood of Ootaramond. A WtiKum Is alia being erected, which is intruded to contain 
specimens of Natural H Mury, and of objects of exnnmu: interest. 

HSH CURING. 

The wi'ers of tbr tmpiial seas around the peninsuln of Soil hen India ate even wk«b prolific of 
fish life than the seas of colder climes. Consequently three Ins iJwnys b«n a Urge fishing popala- 
tion, and the curing of the nrplos “ takes ' tktf could not t* diaptMd of fr*-h h » liwiys bees nn 
indastry. But the st filter ndewnistmtion <f the Government oi’.t mnnofc-j prosed Inlmidl to this 
indaury. The fishermen conld not pay m advj-<» Ufore obtaining the ailt for ultteg their fish. 
And even if they did. the tax » raised the price of lib tint it enhanced the prno of sole fish to on 
extent whioh drore t.o it of Ihe market The fi*b-<ariS|: Induit ry oir.tinted to struggle an. however, 
wherever sill conli! In any form be surreptitiously ubtalned free of tu In the ncighlxxuhcod of 
sfontaneowx salt swamp* tliot were rial luftientfy guarded, or where the ebb end flow of tidal 
estearies left on the margin a lua-cuporated Ime of lilt that could he scraped oC or where cirth 
mil euulil lie got, hth curing still lingeied. Hot rich surreptitiously obtained lilt was not confined 
to fuh-euilng o.ei, and the miintenonte of the salt roscpily mode it impenrite that nit nuyg'ing 
generally should be prevented. 

While this re niggle Iwtwcen the silt smuggler and the nit tax ccotinoed. the qusLty at well as 
the cnantitj of ult-fitii naturally deteriorated, the salt being economised to the utmost by merely 
smearing the fish with a little salt mod, and fcy the drying powers of a middiy tropical Bin bring 
mainly tru.ro! to in plate cf salt. Pah thm sun dried, and but partially cured, world not keep 
long, otiU lie taken bat short 1 In. rim, and was very uffcnsire in carriage. Nevertheless the 
detcsrxl for it enntinuid great, eprcUlly amorg the poseur eluises, with whom it was almost the only 
animal food they miM ever afford to purchase. Where fish curing thus txiirtcnined its struggle with 
the ails monopoly there the fishing liaise prospered , where it filled, they were impoverished, and 
in tS- j Dr. Day. the Inspector-General oe‘ Fcs'rerics in India, wrote : “ Salt has been subjected to so 
heavy n dot), that it is virtually unobtainable by the fishcirers at a price which wocld permit salt- 
tub being scid to the general piblic. Rnin to the fith carers' trade his related an oiber fishermen. 




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due to cotaBioj iber nnrkct, tod so colling oil the itimalu for labour. It appears eiiJent l ho! 10 
r«aiUr Ibr sc> fisbenes useful fur pcovidinj «h jlevi-ae sale foil axhlsg is necesxuy hut cheap 
n£\ to the fish-corere." But how to gise cheap sale to the fei-cir ert srsihout imperilling the sale 
monopoly was the dignity. To menace the silt monopoly wis oit of :br question, for chough it is 
a tax on a notes stry of Ufe. it Is .n e&cs an wfmitrriiml and irxtl/cvt poll-tax, and is such it 
cantsiViad b the ftt*&acy of Madras aloe* 132 lakhs of rupees cf rtveme in the year 1S85-S6. 

A wiy o»t of the dilemma wax, however, band in the following ocroprc*»i*. It mu tattled 
that enckwrw might be cwrtrwcted within which ewnopoly *ilr might he zc id to fish-curei* at its 
actual cxet price to Government, and fret of the Goveramenc mcoopcly tax, on the one condition 
that it should be used by them within the endosare. This propcsil was siccticewd in July, 1874, 
and these endorixes became curingya/ds into which Government salt jussed index police guard, but 
out of which no salt pissed again except in the form of salted fish. There propoul* were aaiKtfoiMtL 
In 1S76, the year in which the fish-caring yards were fust opened, only 324 tost; of fi»* were cured in 
the whole Presidency, whereas in the twelve months eodieg with Septets bet. i8S6, 28.553 ioasof 
fish were aired. Hits already no mean quantity of whole&ane animal (ocnl » thrown into llio 
matUet at a rare so cheap as to be wUdn the purtluuing power c 4 tlie poorttf. But tho rate at 
which the advance his been side is a tamer still wxat full of hope for the future, tlw resoles of 
eich y«r hiring nrarly dcuM* 1 the mu*i of tin year, till, in the list six months of t8S6, 

x* compared with the mtlar *eu*c* rtf ih* pftwfc* year, there wws an advance of 957 toosof fish 
cared. Acd «c< in quality alone, Uit in quality aH>> is there Burked improvement. There is 
every pro-pset, there fere, of this iodtxlry growirg rapedly to dimensions «ch os to make rt worthy 
of taking high rank among the useful advances that have been nude in tie Presidency of Madras 
daring Her Majesty’s reign. Ccocorrently with the growth of this industry, the fishing doves are 
prospering. rod their presperhy is calculated to tell again on the harvest of the sen pithexed hy 
their inmcislig caplt&l, improved appliances, and stimcUtod energies. Gres: hoi been the benefit 
of the iocrcatt to the fish food supply of the ir.i|l*Mra. of whom over 92 per cent, on urinal food— 
whets they eia gel iL 

PEARL FISHERIES. 

Near tie vutiern extremity cf the Presidency Ses Tulicorh, co the Golf of Minaar, in which 
is a Pearl Fishery, worked on the southern shares of the Gulf by the Goremmexrt of Ceykm, and on 
the northern shores by the Government of Madras. It enriched the Kings of Ceylon in the days of 
Marco Polo, who his recurdai many qualm legends co the subject. Bit considerable scientific 
progress has teen made since Marco Polo's time In exact knowledge of the habits of the oyster. 
The earlier researches of 1S57 were xiadc at the mstarax cf the Ccylaa Government ; and those of 
1884 were conducted under th* order* of the Madras Govcrarnmt. The mture of tbr»* ?ra<arc*o 1* 
of a KwntiLi chararitr that ennw hsrdly within* th; erofw of notes. It i* trough that they 
have been endorse as an advance hy lending srtertitfs in England, and that the practical result if 
that from an improved kltowltrige of the habits of the fish, it may be hoped that the fishery will be 
improve! Already as there promise cf a most exteasbe fishey in i5S$ or i8S?, for the peirl 
oysters in a heilthy *txle cover an area of coral reef five mfles long, tod one-rod *n half or two trilec 
wide, and zo thick are they that they are clustered together in some places one over toother, knee 
deep, and show, by experiments nu*lr. from &x> to 702 ousters a squire yard. 

Apart fmm study ing the fish, attention ha* also teen given to tlx made of fiihlrg. Hitherto 
pearl oyster* have been beoi^ht ep from the fc-xtem of the sea in exactly the same way oa they 
wire in tho day* of Marco Polo. Descending with tho aid of x large none hitchod to coe toe, 
and nithoat my diviog dre*s it is natural that in 8 or 9 (itbcms of water the Oay of tho livrt 
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thrown Into a small ml attached so hica Lem hurried «'•> more tkoronjh ptding U to be 
eapeaed of men who in Eutopcin diving diet* ran stay down fu. hoots together ; trad mpertntru in 
this direction .re being nude, in view to **ert»inirg the toil means of meeting mns ecocanx-ally 
Ibe many prartlral difficulties with which the |«*ltha Uajtroondcd. wco » the prevention of the 
theft of pearls, the aninteoanre of cede. amxgu the luge numbers i wmblnl U n fishery, the giving 
to each divev in individual Itimalu. to ciertca by n 171(001 of poymant tiy shires. aid the provWon 
of suitaKe IxwM end g«r m "Aden! number* to complete the fiiherj within the sheet time la which 
the anther allows of its Van* cordncted. 

The two list filberic* ccodnrted by tbe Madias Government 71 el clod in lido Kt. 2,;o.J?6, itrl 
In 1S61 Rs. l.» 9 ,a* 3 : wbi> the Ceylon tidier/ from 1W0 ;o 1884 yielded an aggregate of Px 
30.73.lll, Madras in limes put hat that been hi behind Cr>loo in tbe peofitahleness of hr. Pearl 
Fisheries. The primary reason for this lie*, howmer, In the natural adrontnge* of Hi* Ceyfon 
pu.itiM. the penri oysters preferring theiootiern side of the Gulf of Mnnrir on aecnnnt of the fee 
tOie of the Island of Ceyfon (*1115 sheltered freer the strong current which. iwceplng down tho Bay 
of Bengal, torn- westwards roand the wrath of Ceylon, and then northwards uxo the Gulf of Minor, 
Impmging directly on the Madras akfe of that Calf, while the Oeyte lide it sheltered. But 
any deficieDdes it Madras in pearl -feberj revenue have been ir a Urge ireasur retosjed by her 
uniting with ha refill fisheries n fishery foe the bolj shelf, rallr.1 the Chant It is the TmimUa 
fymtx of niwralids. Th« fisJwry U not followed la Ceylon though the shell fish r.re wry .buxliat 
three, but cm the Madras side it has been Mped from almost nothing to about Ra. 23.00* a year, 
and nrvlrr present management » calculated to yield a slissdy annual revenue of ahout the sunc 
asout, as well as to be Ibe train -f g rural of the diwrs on whom the working of the Pearl Fisheries 
is depend rot. 

JUSTICE. 

In 1S37 the aclinic of judicial tdmimuratwo in Madras was substanl hTy I’nt which had (cm 
feauulcd In tSco by the Statute 39 and 40 Georgs III. tip. 79 Hiis Statute, tesidra authorising 
the esubllahment of a Saprsaie Court of JwtotBre, tnd u Court of CommfesieMn fee lie recovery 
of Small Debts in Madras, empowered the Govern* and CotmtO at Fort Sl George to frame 
re{<lariOn> for the enablement of Courts in the Mofussil. Tbe Court-making Regnlalicce “ore 
)u»nl chiefly la tSk>2 and lSt6 ; and by sS.jr. the judicial machinery foe the whole Protidemy war 
»o ttgilar working order. Eich railage bsd then, as now, its Civil and its CriminI Cotrt. The 
headmen was, by rirtue of bis offer, at once the Munslffacrf the Magistrate Aa Munufl, he had 
(rawer to hear ear! determine, of his o«n enthority and without appeal, suits of money (except for 
damage!) or other persona! property, not eioeedrag Rs to in value. As Migietrate, h« hul power 
to try Cl— of I trivial nit are, rack a" abrai.e tinging* anl petty naniitts, and to confine oBroders 
in the •ii-ipr choultry fn a lime not cicosd.q; 12 hours. He was ivx liable to be called on to 
amwer for his cool act aa Munsifi except <0 a charge ct corruption, or of eiceedi^ his powers, and 
then only before the Zillah Judge. 

Between ike Villsge and tlur ZilUh Court! cure those of tbe District MuniiSi, of wlmm there 
wore, in 1837. raore thin tco, each txeriisisg Civil jorisdictiea over one or more revoke talnqs. 
They uwre erapowerr*! to dinptne of all hinds of raits tgiiast natives, their pecuniary yirisdiction 
bring Umitnl, to the ism: of suit- for bnl eternpl from paying rent to Comment, to those of 
Ka 100 or leas in value, aol to those not oceedmg R». l.ow in value, i> l.ht case of otbrr litd or 
atceey mts. In petty suits of not over Kt v> In vsJue. tbei< decisions were final ; an) the MtinsilTs 
iheraselvre were graded in three classes, paid Rs. 140. 1:5, and too per rsrnsta irspectively. l! 
|| >1 not follow, however, that if tic subject-matter of a suit exceeded the ordinary jariilitlinn of He 
Village M nnsiff, tho pirlin wire hound to jormey to tbe Dbtrict Mundfi’s Gcmrt. The ReguU.'.ic<is 




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nulbonsed Village Mu mi F, at of Minora 10 dctetuinr salts up to k* too in value, ml (o tnmewn 
Village Ponchoyets fee fee dlsponl, with the cccseot cf the panics, of til win refcnwi lo them, 
without linicaticet as to value, and without app«»l Similar principles governed the drersvn of 
tuiti by Darin Panchtye!', TOmmtrenbk, where b>!h pirtte dotted that form of trial, by the 
Isjstritt M ciiff To these Village end District Pjachaytti. wMch o moisted of not U*< than five 
rot x-ore than eftv.a respectable inhibiUMl, Collottort aloo hoi power to refer lea dfdsioa <f 
win between proprietor, rnd their ryots respecting the occupying nr hrigiting of Urol, nt in cuet 
of disputed bonndary. « lind-n-arks. The AtanUnt. lo CoUccun weir M.gixrates within thcle 
tenitorul Auger, nnd the Collector himself w*. the Zillah (oe Dirt etc.) Magistrate. 

Of the Civil Zfilah CoaiM, them woe, in 1837. i: In somber. The powert of the 7-ill ih 
Judge- ntrniVJ to all utile not deeding Ri p.ccc in view, amog within their territorial jurir- 
diction, subject to a right of appeal in every ense to the Provineul Cant. In thorn day* eodei 
were not : nnd where ro specific rules existed lor their gufitanee, Ztllih Judges were dilated to art 
"atnerfiog to jtiuke, equity, and g<«l contefenre.* All ai inner of assistance was pun them, 
•Ten in 1857. to relieve the overburdened files of their Court- One KegiliUron empowered them to 
refer suit*, not erteedisr Rs. iy> in vale*, to their Registrars, or " Prglilera * *- they were then 
termed. Another Regulation authorised the appcdutmenl of Am Want Judges with separate jerfc- 
diction over puts of ZHUK \nt with the write powca* 1. the Zillnh Ccrorts themselves. inchodkg 
the |«w«n to box .ppeila from UUulci Msmitu. Aoxher Regilntion empowered the Zillih 
Judges to refer will not oieediag Ra 7,500 In value to their raiive law cUtcem, the Sudder Amirs, 
who* dee sleets in apped iron Dratritt MomirT- were final in many Yet another Repilntiurr 

Mthoriied the establi-oxent of Native Court- ululer Principal Sodder Amins wch the oarre pew era «. 
Anittnnt lodges eaarpi feat tiny wet* birred from hearing appeal 1 from the decrees of their own 
Sadder Amins or of any Eoropsin efheer of GoTernment. The Prindjnl Solder Anoint, AssBtaro 
Judge*. ind zjuh Judges, were ilw Crimiail Judges within their Civil junsdiclkms. Om ill this 
collection of ZilUi CoaraTuid their auxiliaries werw ptnosl feur Pros nielli Conn, each manned 
by three judges. On the Original Side th*v dltpotra! of wilt estxed.n; Rt. 5,o». hut no a- 
ceedmg Rs. to,ooo in vafee, or of *pv -nil- traawdtted to them by the Solder Caun ; and ce the 
Appellate Sulr thrir powers eiiraded to special Appeolr from thr Appelli'o Docrwi of A'rirtsot 
if 4 Zillih J«<k!e>, it well *• to regulir appeals from the orginil dteiriom of thru* Coats In 
Criruoi) mitten the Provincial Coons were cOMtiWMd Coart- of Clrcnlt for thedltputal of Scubas 
elites, bat the Senior Judge hid ilwnj* la remain at hn*l qautera. and -n competent, undei 
certain restriction 1. to eicroM all the pawm of the foil Canrt. Abote the Povrincial Ca-irts was 
placed the Sodder Court, known on fit Civil Side as the Sadder, ami on hi Criminal SIAc it the 
Fou]<lir> Adnwlot, and consistiig of a Chief and three Poltno Julga lelated from the Civil 
Service. Tteir original business compri-ed «iil» of R». ro.oco tn value aad upwards wilboi*. limit, 
and they eieecsed regular ir/1 •peritl ipjoellite puwera in respect of the eeiginal and appellate 
deciees, revpeetiTrly, of (ha Piov.ndal Courts. The Foujdori Adawhit alone had the power of 
pawing cw]iiul wntentea. and of revising and iimidling the ho|hi«. of all Lower Crtcnil 
Coons. 

Sich, In oatline. freo the Vill.gr up to the Snider' Ccufi was the scheme of Mofbsul justice 
la 1B57. In the Presidency town, the Court of the CcauniiiKeis fee the Recorerj of Small 
Debs had jurisdiction in c.eey lulls up to the >-aI»e of 170 p.jodas ; and crowning the whale 
judicial edifice, both Mofuull ud Madras, was the Supreme Coart of Judicature, Hamstring of 1 
Chief Jtutinr and two Barmter Jtdgei srich fell power* In Civil, Criminal. Admiralty, and Eccle- 
siastical Juriidictlcc. wb jea ccly to fee linilation that ta cues where the value eiceeied Rs ro.txo 
an appeal layto the Qoeea in Council. 

In the ally year* of Hrr M> jetty’s teign the tendency of jndkwl changes has hern towards 

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simplification, and the refaction of the nuraercus varieties cc intermediate Court* wfeWl characterised 
(he >chsnc of I&J 7 , *tdle the expansion of litigation under the tmdkvot Ufonce of evenly 
administered Justice had neceoitaied a cec&'.mtly increasing ci'.ensxm of the power* of surviving 
Court*. 1 : i 3 the Preroocial Count were ebolisfed. and the Civil and Sudan* Jud^e replored 
both the Zillah aid the Provincial Coots. By 1845 the exigencies of the wilder tram cf the 
Northern Circus had called into exiitente the Special Agency Com. In 1S50 the Madras Coarl 
of Small Causes was established, and in i860 similu Courts artel in •arkra Mofussil towns only 
to disappear again in 1879. By 1857 the Police Magistrates’ Courts in the Presidency town hnil 
been established. In 1H1 the Sadder Amin dimpptared, and the present High Court of Judicature 
replaced both the Sudder and the Supreme Conns. In 187S the principal Soddee Amin devefeped 
into the modem Suhonlinite Judge ; and the Courts of District Monti**, Salordtaate. and District 
Judges, were placed peetty nearly on their present footing. 

The teries ofCivil and Crierienl Procedure Cede* which bugan in 1*5; great!" simpliied the 
disposal of batinem. The oliting «h au of Judicial administration comprises a chain of Count 
wnentifimUy arr»i«*il, an! highly appredaud, as 1 whole, by the lawgeieg puUd. At the lose of 
the pyramid, •> to there .till coolinue the Village WunUS*‘ C<*u. but with pjwen extended, 
in their ordioary Jtmsdicion. to rails of Rs. to, and. os abitrators, to suits of R« »o In ralue. 
The Village and Disttirt Punch ayels still edit, though no: much used. The Dvriic Munsifft nomher 
led, classed ia four grades, ranging tram Us. 41x1 to Rs. jaj per ttam Their jurisdiction eitends 
to su-ti cc Rs. 2 . 500 tn value, ond wi 3 e all of than hove the power of Small Cause Courts ia money 
sets up to Rs. jo in value, some hare been cotrtated with inch power* «*p to Rs. lex* ond others zp 
to Fs. 300 in rnlue. The Hales of the Sisbcnlionte Judge*, like that of the Distrkt Mmeofls, hos 
been nirod, and they now ramber fourteen, graded in three clreao, paid Rs. Sax 000, anil joa per 
mensea. Their yariitictbo rn original mite, like that tf the l>r/.aa Judges, is aoGmlled •* to 
vatae ; .mil they are empowered to dtole •nth appeal. ag>aliiat th: decrees cf District Wun~Ds o. may 
Ire refrered to them ty the DtJrlis Judge. An appeal treat the crigiaal decree* of Sohordinote 
J.dge. lie* in every case. In subs of Rs. 3,000 aid upwards, circa to the High Court and ia other 
run. to tire Distract Jcdgt. Ail the Subordinate Jjdges and some of the District Judges hove been 
invested with the pawns of Small Cause Court! ra wets not exceeding Re. jeo In value. All 
Ollcctoes and tbeir Assistancs constitute Revenue Courts for the trial of rent mils between landlords 
aid tenants, and their decrees arc appealable to tbe District Court. In Canjani, Viaagapotam and 
■Sndavcry. Special Agcrey Courts exist for tbe “tiler tracts side by tide with the tegslar Cairt*, 
with a similar system of oppeal. Two separate StraJ Cause Court* *urvive at St. Thomas’ NOW 
and Canna>aie to meet cutoametx exigences. The District Courts of which there air twenty in 
tbe provinces, have ulitnited original Jurisdiition, subject to regular appeal to the High Conti, 
where also the right of seo»d appeal against the appt-'itr d verves of both District and 5 u>«*r 
derate Judges uu« lies, i&d ia freely exercised In the town ol Madras, the Presidency Court of 
Small Causes, cowering of a chief am! two Jofgee, has jurirdlrtion In money salts op to R*. 3 , 0 Co 
in vain?* 

TurninK to the Criminal «dt, \U Village Magistral* coOtiMe on the fcunc fatting in i$J7. 
All other Uxp*nXM ire dxwnj thr^^kc-^t the Pnr^tncy t* hr*, lacornl, or third dot* SOfktntfi 
according to the power* conferred on wch cIi*<t» hy the Code of Criminal Proctttere. The District 
And Joint Mictania hi vc alto the light o( hearing from the Sabardinite Magistrate* 1 

dtebioxu. ar>i their oh n decii Km we, m tun, appealable to the Settees Court. Ihen latter 
Coutta aive fill ctimmilpauen, subjeitonly. in the cite af cip.tal seiue&CGw to confirmation by the 
Hijjh Court, 1 zA subject to appeal to the nine trirmal. In Midrat, tbe Preo5«icy Mlgfctutcs 
HU the uUce o£ fint diss Magistrates in the Mofuuil, and the High Coort. in in crimiaU prwiictloa, 
tftkiSt th« 0 ^ the Scsstcas Com. Tl< High Coart. which thus coasutntes tbe »i»«i of the cxbting 




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judicaU system, al present consists o! « Chief Jasiitc and fair HuUoc Judges. of whom two are 
Buristera, two Civil Servants, and on- a Native Judge. It esetrire* all Ik* pro <t the Scpceme 
Court of fifty yean ago, CM, Crittioal, Admiralty, Eaksiemaal, ami Inwlwncy ; and it b only in 
cases of the valne of Rs. to. wo .-.nj upwards that an appeal is slloun) to the Privy Council. 

Some aka oftbt extent to »5kh tuc a mode of tie jodiciil mail.mery tent "leteberi may be 
gatS«red from the fact that in 1SS5 the Viliag,- Monsllfe in the Modus Preeidency disposed of 84.500 
win ; the Revreue Courts of 4.350; the Agency Coartx <t 550; the District Mnnsiflaof 66,500 
cmltnary nits, and 70, 500 small rami* ; 1 !>• Subordinate Jwlgc* of 740 wits, 13,750 ‘null cantos, 
•nd i, JOO appeals ; the Diitriel Coin, of 3*0 so.-!., and 4,75“ appeal, i tb-.Preiid-ocy Small Cause 
Court of J7.750 «"s i and the High Coirt of 370 so Ha, 1S6 in.olvoncy caees, 1*0 regular appeals, 
and 1,050 second epfeals. to ssy nothing of an Immense amount of r-vi-iorol and eniieellanetina 
Wn-M. The wort: of all clasu* of Conrt« Inetm-m year by year, and it is not'e-.ois that no 
ileiortrorat of the State command* tuih putilic confident among the natives of Soathem ladla as 
the administration of Justice. 

POLICE. 

When Her Majetty awemlol the throne the only organised Pcfkc in Madras was the 
Presidency town Police, which wm then trader the able management of Mr. Edward Elliot 
TYm gentleman wa» also In Iti time Chief Magiitratr, Chief Jadge of the Court of Requests 
(euheeqoently Court of Strall Cain-*\ and Chairman of the Bench of Justices, os well as Superin- 
tendent of Polite, lie easir into ofBre on the (4th Fefarrary. 1834. and held the post till the 15th. 
Aped. 1S56, a teres of twenty-two jrtin. Hi*, force retained tee (id names of Jaiaador, Daretgoh, 
Dur&dnr. and Peon; ami them ire many person still alive 'who speai with the hghest respect 
ar«l idwirUkm of the good services rendered hi those days by the Polite coder thr-.r able chief. 
In the rural dUbfcia Police dulks were dependent oa such fitful attention as they oofld reortir from 
tie Hotso oKcr*. who «*re abo 11 Heads of Police." The peeas aad ether subor d inates were 
employed Intlisatenitily on beth revenue nnd police do tire. 

In the three Presidency town* the. Police, the Ju it ices of the P-ooc. and the Judges of the 
Saprelcw Courts wen gov-mol by the EngH* practice and procedure in criminal matters. The 
Polkeof these (owns was administered chiefly by " Regaiatioos.* In 1856 an Act was posted 
for " rnjilaring tbs Police of Ih* to»?» of Calcutta, Madras, tod Bombay, nnd the sereral stations 
of the battlement of Prinre of WaW bland, Singapore, and Malacca.' 1>.is A a consolidated all 
the Pol are law ; conititoled the Police Forte 00 a footrig with the Metropolitan Police in England 
and Ireland ; and altered the drsigMlion of the Chief at the Police (ran “ Saperintendect ' to 
“ Ocmssutowter.” The City Police <f the three Presidency towns were thus placed on the rare 
footing, a»d gov-ntt-l by the stme law From 1854 the Modrns Government had been orging the 
necessity for a tbreoogh re-ecgauHalion of the Provirxinl (District) Police, and ere the i/h June, 
•8ST. the HmvoornNe Cernit of Directors granted sanction foe this reform. Some time »ai 
occupied in the preliminary steps that were neecssa.-y : and in 1859 an Act win pasted " For the 
better regulation of police within the territories subject to the Preridetxy of Feel St. George." 
The duly of reorgits-g the District Police was entrusted to the able hands of Mr. (afterward. Sir 
WUUam) Robinson. a member of the Madras Civil Service, who. besides a natnral talent for 
Poller administration, had tbccoaghly studied, when 00 farlxigh. Police details in Eurc^'f. In i860 
the campaign was opened ia the Nccth Arcot District, atvd at the ckee of i86» the Government 
was advfcwd thst it* new machinery was in fail wceiing order tbroaghoat the Preddrecy About 
13,500 inop* were set fro* from harassing escort and ether petty duties not strictly military. 
Large reductions woo thus possible in the oiHtaiy branch of the service, and a eon.Mrral.lc saving 
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deney, are now concentrated al Use priori pal stations. The Madras police, a» organised in 1*59, 
became Ihc model lot nil India, and cm ihB model was bued the General PUkt Act of t&6l. 
which i» applicable by notification of Ike CovetnocCeneral in Coandl to any pteodewey, 
province, or town. 

In 1S66 the Madras Govtnnment dechfod 10 Incorporate the City Mice with the general 
(District) Pccxe. and for that pupcM »" Act was piunt la the follow *g you. By this Act the 
IoC.cc of the town cf Madrat became j»ri of the general police force of the Madtm Preoiieacy, bet 
ih. Ccrusoaaone? tad hit depntiee continue to hold «fioe a* before, tub )*a to the antfoeley cf the 
I nspeetce- General of Police. Tne M*/m> Pcdke lut done eacidlenl work hoc* In Kith. The 
program mule hu been Bendy. Crime will always ciUt in tome sfoipe, but the charactee cf crime 
in the Madras Presides*)’ has lees ren-Shly affected. Ihe Government in rerieuiog Oic la*l 
Adminnlrulioa Report cf the Mid rat police, which deals w.th the twenty -file years’ eililence ol 
(he loro; in at present orgoniied, atatti that, ‘‘with three cicerelona. all dtcutbancra of the pstdir 
prate hare been effectively dealt with by the police without extraneous naatue ; docilities have 
■iecretsrd by 82 per cent. ; torchlight doroity has tern nearly stamped o<! ; the yearly average 
number of robberies hi' Winn Iron 077 to 246 ; and there has also been a considerable decline in 
the comber cf cues cf house-breaking and burglary. The Sgires under other heads of crime are 
«akf to he equally satisfactory. The great improvement that has taken place is cndnublrdly doe in 
a Urge measure to eXeittss police administration, end reflects great credit span the oflicera and 
men of the force. " 

The scae reign |»wer a to the erdinuy ryce, bring for from ramps and military cantonment*, 
represented by the police U b to the police he Iccis foe prrtrcluxi against lawlessness, and lor 
the conti need enjoyment of the tranquillity with which the Umpire cf India is blessed. The 
btth hmdKl oppress** of fcortet times ri now W a mdihoa, and if the police of the patent <!iy 
it not much nctioed it is foe reaa ont creditable to th.-m. They cauj on their duties unremittingly, 
and without ouenutke. If occasionally lime be foot lie criticism actuated by personal interest, at 
iksappxnnaent, the police know that tie aunc critfca will, when they me in troaMe, largely solicit 
aid fiam |he guardians o? the ','ibllc peace, and, what is core Satisfactory, will fool awirad ihst is 
will fo- cheerfully accorded. In the rural districts recruits are. as a rule, obtained wltfoul much 
dificolty, although it la not easy to keep up the necessary strength of the hate in win* uf the wore 
unhealthy ports cf the country, where many a huaahle and liAlifnl servant of the people bus died, 
ir Ntoxrc peiuinnrmtly crippled. There is Bill a dislike on the pit of thw fetter educated cla*c. 
to accept rwrvira ta the subordinate grades of the force— a prejudice against theatric! regulanee as 
to wearing uniform being. It is believed, the principal objection. The pay of the COBS tallies ii Bill 
very low, via., for I lie rural force Rs. 6i. 7, nod 8, and for the cty constables Rs. 7, 8, and 9 per 
mensem, whieh complies anfovourably with the present pay o( a sepoy who may be quite iltxeralc. 
A sepoy also gets an assured increase to his pay according to 111 . senxe. holds compensation when 
the market rate of his food exceeds n find and liberal ilandiud. Further, the sepoy is not like 
the CDMihle, cm duty every day. ami ho is iparud the harming escort work of the joiee oflicci. 
Greater difficulty is cipr.eucci in obtaining men for the City Police of the stamp required, the 
dulse* ol the City constable being mote revere than tbow of his rur al bi utter, and the <c« cf living 
in the Presidency town being mulh greater than .n the dlilrlcls. The night duly is specially da- 
Ibtcful to a natire. The City oibccr is alro under constant and unremitting lupenisica, even 
the atUeas conseitatiig themselves into a vuiuuwr wpnisir* itaff. aod showing a praiseworthy 
and btnehdal interest In the ant forte. 

The police are sabject to the ordinary ptuion rales of Ifor Uncovcnanted Civil Service. 
Formerly the lower grades of hath the City end the Mtfswsl Police ctoiribuled 1 icitoin preportion 
of their ply to super annnitkm flmds. Three fund, wore in a very flourishing condition iu l&Sp, 




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wfcea &r Richuxl Temple »nd the CoTcrnmcx.! ol India anatooed, theii oboUdoi, the 

assets beirg ukea over by Gcvemraent, aod the State Oiftiming the responsibility cX ptovitlinc 
p eftilecA aad vipft innufitx>a altowanra. A police ofUcr aaw now c’tra La pessicc uciil he ha* 
completed thirty )«*!»’ KH» at which time, and frequently Hurt before, the hard work hi ha* 
undergone has worn him os!. D&rit« the iate Jubilee edebntims the jofke alcce were an daty, 
whiit the hoSiaymoken enjoyoi themselves. Hut at all litre! anil ia all vcathei. the poiretaun 
moK he aloat. White othet* »'*ep or fee*, the cootUlle Inborn. At each Italian where the 
Jubilee .» kept the poMcc rtemfally gave the material assista n ce withou which it would not hare 
tees pufciblo to any out the programm**. Ia the City of Madras. which ... ,« frit for two day* in 
Kcbmasy, 15,000 oot* profit were f:d in fosr ditferent porta of the town, at tome plsees the feeding 
beieg ooatitMed from 6 itt. to dstfc. ij.axs people atteaded at the Park at Gownmcat Home lo 
witness th* pnblie preseoutioc to H E. the Gotcrnot of the Pe&alotclal Adltew to be nbmiltcd 
!o Her Mott Griciota Majesty. Tterc were ilutnlnaltoi* Ibrosgheu tire City, and a display cf 
f. reworki on the large plate known as “ the 1 ti led” at night. Besides tbe crowdi of foot passe n pm. 
all kinds of vehicles thronged the reads end streets. Yet nether in the City nor Uinncbem the 
-••tie Presidency «m an atclietu ni in offcncu repotted a- hating o«urn*J to that, in every tense, 
auspicious ectasoon- ThU »« a tnott gratifying tcttlmony, not only to the discipline and orgmiu- 
the of the Poll™, but ale to the piw tewpre ami dodlily of the imiltitudes who »-n( forth to do 
h otto or to their Sovereign Lady the Empress of Irdin. 

JAILS. 

The fire prstiktl mrarsm of IVio Reform in Indii may he sod to hive beret iaielatrd with 
the Queen's ncces-an. Consequent no a mmute or» ten ihortly iftet Ins anlval In :he county by 
Mr. (afterwards Lord! Maturity, a. a Xfauhet of the Law Coroeittsico, a Committee wat appoint ed. 
and iu Report was tukwwtted In 183S. The slate uf Prisco d«lpllne that then prevailed ussy be 
lodged from the fiet that Lord Maeaulty aaid of the peisooera m die Alijere Jail, near Calcutta 
“ It la only > few month* tine, they lotrdcied tlie Sep«intanding Vagtatnue. At pre.ru » vhitc. 
can enter the gate* without danjer." Such being the «atr of afltdn tl the seat nf the Supetme 
Gowrnmont, the Condition of MnSred Jailt may t« imagined. It«e rot tnpartanl Hep wot the 
appointment ef an Inepwtor General of Jafli in each Fruslnea. In 1S55 an Inapertor General ef 
Prisons •» appoiued in Madm, to whom was ent rmled lbs ii«io 4 tet»n of regulate** for the 
better roseograient and discipline of Jots, and the general KtalnHlntion of the fhportment. At 
that time. Jnitswere m the immediate charge of the Judges of the District Courts, who hid frequently 
not only to puss a lentencc of deotb upon a fellow-creature, but to «e it amid out. The executive 
charge of tie Jail urn. as might he expected, not felt to be a platin' duty, in *uny Instances the 
real administration wai IrS to the jailers, 1 elass wholly nnfrtled for the it* 5 ori.iUU(tcs thrust on 
them, and the discpline of the Jails was of the InxeM ceder. In 1864 Sir John ldwicnre, the then 
Viceroy— who as an old Bengal Civil Sarant was thoroughly aeqaiurd with the ssbjeu— pointed 
oot that the tell twaa-ire of impmiement conteatploted by Ihe Report of th* Commlrtce of 1838 had 
never been tarried out, and that wltiist hat little progress hsd been made in tbe Improvenent of the 
piiunere, or pees rat too of crime, the leu of life amongst prisoner! contimed year by year to be very 
grat. A Ccounilte* »*. thin appealed by his Government lo wpcrl anew, and Its rroimmcadir 
ikms generally endonri tkeee of the Committee « 1838. 

In tbe Madras Presidency tbe diSculties of Jail tdm'mistralton were |»obably at tbtir highest 
during the yean iSfro to 1*65. The Intradtmices at this peric.1 of the Penal Cole, simultaneously 
with the atrotloclkm cf (he tie- Police on an nrginised sjaeus. so disturbed 18* airmail dtaet. 
list Ihe Jails were fiCed lo osrrffowlng, and the irudequaev of tht raisling sceommolnlion lectme 




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apparent. There were ot that lime 6.S» prisoners In Jails llu: on. ctjoMr of aciwtimedirting 
onl, 4,«^o it lh« trocribri standard cf spice ; ud for yean she annori noeuill/ was addon Iw. 
i>d vru often more, Ihii 10 per cent of ifce avenge strength of prisoner, or ten lire. the mortality 
in jails ia the Uailod Kingdom This, in eSect meiat that impnBXJsenI in India entailed on 
offeadere risks to rife wUth the law never contemplated. The high rate of ncrtality was etnibatod 
to overcrow diag. bid ventilation, lha want of Salutary wrxri'gementi, o-fickocr of prtsonil dennli- 
ness, imperfectly cooked tend. and defective dietaries. In February, tS 6 $. Mr. Rohde. C.S* the 
first Inspector Gerera) of Prisons, and Mr. R. S Ellis, C.B., C.S.,tSe first President of the recently 
appointed Sanitary Commission, wee (trailed to consider and report what nMSticnal prison 
iceoaumsdnutia was required. and what measures ought to be tales to improre eiisting Jails. and 
the system cf Prison management generally. la April, 1S65, they Mbmitied thstr Keperi. together 
»ith a set of Rales, for the better superintendence and management of Jails. Thru propotala acre 
gctnally approved. The necessity of Centra! Jills fee priaometa sntenred to a Ira exceeding cor 
year had already been recognise:, and a protxotticc to build lire Central Jails ant adopted. Jails 
of this eiasa had iodeesd been craiireneed at Coimbutcre and Rijahmnmlry. These Jails were 
originally intended to accommodate (I40 and 6JJ osoricts respectively : hut, owing to tha want of 
Prison acccenojlitkj. It tu determined to ratrnd them so as to aficcd room far 1,040 convicts 
rreh. The crectkc of Ceatral Jails at Vellore, TticMocpoly, and Caraianore sms also determined 
np», and it -a. arranged that w« of the eu-Urtg District Jail, tbculd be improved, and that others 
should bet rebuilt 00 better principles and mare healthy sites, as means became avsilaWe. 

The Sessions Judge, were to- relieved of the execuure charge of Drtfric; Jail., which -ere 
placed under the Civil Surgeons, and special o&tess were apptjitoJ to tire charge of tho Central 
Jids. The Penitent isry it Madras which wu under the exclusive muagrmrot ef the Cctnirisstcoer 
of Pcucc, was placed endre lie gsorrai npervisiem of the Irspectcc General. In July 1872 It u*. 
nude a Central Jail, and a sponol olfirar w« appointed to stptrintend it. In iS!d the new Jail 
Rdes were introduced. Convicts bail up to this ter* been granted a fired quantity ef grain, while 
a." regards their ocher rniilcs of food and firing they ware aUtmed 0 small sam duly to preside them 
aelves therewith The resilt cf this system was that so long as the nice of money remained what it 
vat illy cv silty years pecricusly. the snm allowed an fixed ; but afterwards, as the valie of money 
changed, thi» fixed allowance was buely sutflclent 10 purdtase wit, ecndrmrcts, and wood, ind left 
nothin; foe tegeuble or animal food. Fixed drat scries, drawn »p by Dr. Cornish, the then 
Sanitary CommiMcmer, were adopted when tbe new Roles, were inlrtaSaresl, and with slight altera- 
tions these suits hire bees in force up to the present time The chief charge effected by the new 
diet arses was the sahaliutlon of thefam and ragi foe the more luxurious, but lei. nutrition, ike 
hitherto issued. and the fixing nf Hie amount of nnir-al food, vegetables, and court imersts. The 
ccororrcnt metreres thus adopted fur the issjcovcmenl of Jad accommodation, tie nafcvteaeot of 
cleanliness and swittry iirangemeau, combined with the radical change in the nystem c f feeding 
the convicts, had a mutual tllca upon Ihe sickness ia Jaii, and lie mortality which had in 1865 
been 1270 p<r cent, cf avenge strength, fell in 1871, or in six years, to 1S4 pci rent. 

In i86p an Act for tie Regulation of Jails in the Madias Presidency aod the Enforcement of 
DiscIplU* Ihurrin »« pissed. This Ac and the Rule, based tberreo Kill control the aauugreaem 
and discipline of Jafe. The next iasportant step for tie improvement ef Jails in IndU was the 
ramming of n Prison Conference at Calcsitta In 1877. The Conference was thoas eariwivdy 
composed of expert*, ns ds peiocipo] object wu to cvefie sperific recotnmcoUtions lusod to utssal 
experience of the -criting of Juris ia eich prerince. It sulouttsd a comprehenshe Re^xt with 
suggestions and retonmeodMione dealing with buildings, function awd nperrisMa, emtiosmei), 
of prisoners. trrolsKnt, aod tniria. Many o! the seggejlnm of this CcefercKe were actod »r<,a 
by tbs Government of Icrfia. 






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In i&SS » ')>un of remission uas sanaionei! for Central Jail, in li? Maim Presidency, 
whereby well-behaved and ixdnatnoos ocovicu were enabled to diminish the length of their ntUncca 
by periods »0t exceeding a certain fixed limit. Two yean ugo the lystea heretofore in fccre ta the 
Presidency *» modified in Koxdanie with Revised Rule, on the itibject issued by the Govrrnraeot 
of Udia for all Jaffa In litlU. The new tehee* differ, rt detail, ud b the period, of .rmisritm 
clc unable. from that which eu before in fore* ia this Presdency, Ipt the cfej«CU aimed at are the 
tame. In 1885 a Reviled «t of Hula for the mnnigetsent axd scperintendeoc* of Jail* in the 
Madras Presidency were prereribec by Hi, Excellency the Governor in Council Three Rule, 
cotuiuute a carefully prepared Cede, In which are embodied all the regulations relating to Jail, and 
jnil manageoent that have from time to time tea pasted. They are partly based on the 
recommendation, cf the JaS Conference. Up to the end of 1871 it wa, the practice to p*l all 
convict, in the Madras Preiiichcy in iron,, with the reception of covin ■emr.it. It «rx, then 
drcanuDcd that convicr employed intia-aurnUy in Central Jail, ihonld be relieved from fitter, 
three mccths after admission, provided they conducted themselves well for that peritd. FetMra 
were, by the Jad Code of 1S83. discontinue! :n the care of oil oonvkts in Central Jail, sentenced 
ether to rigorous or dople Imprison meat, their use being resosrd for cases where a priwarr i, 
rales*, or whirr there ii tnaion to beliere that he contemplate ewape. 

With the eompbtfoa of Central Jaffa manufacture, were btrodwood, ud later became intra- 
mural The whole of the clothing lor U* rootlet, thrmtelvt* it made In th* >ili, while other public 
deportment, olio receii-e large roppliri from jaffi. Carpmtar f and MaikaeaVt work, carps 

■caving, tent making, and other industries are earned on, a ,y«!cmarlc n>r*hc«l cf working being 
followed, and taalc, ripely exacted, definite induitriea bring proscribed for given Jail,. In 1865 the 
cub receipt, on eccc-uu of manufattcre, amounted to R,. « 4 ,JOfi, akacw, in 1878 the earning, or 
profit, paid into the Trcaiury, after adjuitmrnt of adraoev, amounted to R, 1,71,1,5. Fee the lari 
few yrare there ha. bees a daninnifoo of recripti. dsirfiy owig to the refaction placed on manu- 
facturer, tot this restriction hu been withdrawn, nnd the convict new contribute, considerably 
toward, the owt ef ho koep and caitody. Th* estaKishincnt ofyfrb, until 1 recent dote. consisted 
of the warden, or doeWinary « 5 cen, while the safe ciotody of the ecovieti wa entrusted to the 
Police. In 1885 die Poliw were relieved of the doty of guarting cettain Jills, which duty wa, 
undertaken by a warder guard. Lai: jar, a eompretiKMiv* tcbeuie for thegnarding of all jail, wta 
rabmltud by the Impede* General, in accordance with which the gnaiding of all Jail, '» jerfurmol 
by warder guar.li. An import*** feature oxnreted with the dnripfot and guarding of Central Jaffa 
is the employment cf ronvitu who perform all the curie, of free warden, and take their turn of 
•entry duty by tight. Pritonera are thus gradually prepi red for liberation, taught re If- raped and 
the valne cf continom* good cmluet Many other mitten in connection with i»E adrnlnt*- 
t ration, iucb a, qoeeloni cf the ly-teo cf confinement, empfoyiceai, punshmeot. edncaiion, and 
refcromtltm of the convict, have received attention. It may he well to mention that the cellular , i-stem 
hu been added to some cf the Madia, Central Jail*, and that convict, ire required to pass certain 
fixed period, la cclla before being poreed iafo asiuOati®, a talutary Improvement both on dlstsplis- 
ary and aaaltary gnwada. In ccc-wction with the subject of jail adminht ration d that of recfolroine 
the jurena* criminal. A Refoematoiy School ho, been recently sanctioned by the Madras Govern- 
mat. Thli Schxf wsD be shortly opened, and ii is hoped tbit the mow ber«ficial effect, which 
hare been found to resJt from the ejvem in England am! France may he expsieoced in India, or 
that the juvenile ciminal osy be rrecuid before he devekfe into on inotlaimaUe “jail hird." 

There are now in the Madna Preiideocy 7 Central and tS District Jail, under the control of the 
Inspector Genera! cf Jaib, who also exact,*, inpervincm over Subsidiary Jaffa Central Jail, are in 
charge of ipecinl oSceas, as alio nre the Dbtria Jail, of Tanjore aad Tioneretly, which were built a 
few yrtrs igo on the ccihikr system AU other Disuict Jail, are la ccatge of Civil Surgeont In 





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Central Jail. are coalined |Mm wW wd to ngoreus imprisonment for period* exceeding cne 
yrar ; In IMurlt* Jail. !>*•< wl.iv- ween res do not exceed cce year ; in SubsMory Jail* tlioM whOW 
sentence* do not c*ccol thirty days. Al I he clow of the yeti 1SS5 there «ere 7,316 prisoner* In the 
Cera.nl, Ul(ir.it. and Satudhry jail* of the PreiKlrocy. 

lire MaJesj’s clemency van exirmlol lo the convict* on tb- cc-nsion of the cclehratloa of her 
J obilje by the release in the Mil™ Presidency, on the 16th Pchruarj. of 1,505 males and 175 
females, who were thus aWe to join in the reyxiemp of the period. Of those who still remained in 
Msdtsu Jails a, 167 male, ud 53 females received partial rerais*ion uf their wntrnrea is honour of the 
event. 

EDUCATION. 

No re inspect of the progressed Madras iho.ll fail to recced the great ndieretretiU In the 
field of edoentton dtuiag Her Majesty's regn. Eleven years before the commencement of that 
reign Sir Thomnt Monro canted an Inquiry to be made into the Ware of edtxation in So* hero 
Indio, and reowded his views in a mlnate which gave the first imptlse to edicotioo in the Presidency. 
Under his auspices, fourteen Collcctcruc and etgMpoc* Taluk Schools were opened in l8a6, with 
a «h.>)l at Madras for training Teachers. Bo! these school. had to be abollshod » 1836, foe preood 
inefficiency. The Madras School let trahung t.acher* wa. craivertnl into the High School, which 
nflermud. developed into the President Cttirge. A few Missionary todies were meanwhile 
Krivirc against seriots difficulties to irripirt etemmliuy kwiwldge, chiefly throigh the medians of 
the vressnrel.r l.ngntges. The only other edocmicnal age ocy in 1*37 “«* indigreous /‘ra/ichwl 
and fattm/a, in which no attempt was raid* lo train the intellect, hot »U that was aimoi at was to 
food the memory with a string of weeds, of which the teacher lirw the meaning Httie better than 
the pnpll 

Between 1S37 aid 1854, the year of the Sts greet educational despatch, little psrcgrera was 
mode. The General Awensldy’* Institution, itirted in 1837, g»«e birth to the present Free Churrii 
Institution and Madias Chriilttn College, the Chinch of Scotland Institution, which criy this yen 
has bren n.J: a College I and the Free Church Mission Schools at Cceyeveram, Ncllcee, and 
Chingkpit. The Church Miwsonary Soricty and the Society for the Propagation of the Go-prI 
conmeoced those iahxns whlrh hare rinre provided the Drtricts of Tasjore, Trichlropofy, Madura, 
nnd Tmoeveily. with many escelVet Scbwfe aid Ccdteges. The Lcetdon ir»d the Woslcjan Minion 
Societies and a few Roman Catholic bodies were doing tbrir shire of the gooti work. Pichcappah's 
Central Insure tiou at XIadrra wa. opened in lS|3, and the branch schools at Conjcvmtn and 
Chidambaram in 1B46 and 1S50 itsgwctmdy. Tbs first Ih'rectre of Public Imtnteilcm, Mr. (now 
Sir Alexander), Arbuthnot, reisirV.nl that "at the eranawnremrat of the year 1854-55, with the 
exception of trifling suras expnvlnl in the District* of Ch og'epil, No-ih Anxit. Nellorr, ami Tin- 
jure, and on the maintenance of a fc» clem notary schools la the hill tracts of Gnaiain, the operations 
of Gorernment were confined to the Collegiuc imtitution nl Madras, and to the two Provincinl 
Schools at Rajahmuadry amt Cnddllore." Th- total nsobtr of pupils under instruction in lSj 4 
was less than 35, o»- The .r>ligcmm* icVols W; to shifl for themselret elitniaHbtd in numbers, 
nnd, if possible, deteriorated tn quality. 

The despatch of the Co«it of Directors of the End India Company of 1S54, which k often 
referred to a* the ednenticoal chnrtcr of India, hid dress, nmong other thing., on the maintenance of 
'he existing Government Colleges anti Soho's, ml, if mcesmry, the irertme of their nunitrr ; on th« 
establishment of tew Middle Schools ; on raisra-ed allentvw to Vernacular Schools foe ctracutary 
c-hicibon j and oa the introduction of & system of grant s is-aid to be admirecerwl at the principle 
of a strict religious retnribty. Th: fint Graot-ln-ald Cede wa* luiied in 1855. The ptot'Mer* of 
thi* Code being found to he uni ort,nblo, a revised Code was luuel in 1S58, in wtilch the cotuliUoat 




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u rtgsrdt uUiy graMi wrre drfisfcely pre«rtb«<l At no ulir/ gram atxording to :hlt Code »ii 
to e««dc®e*!hird of the uhry, and «o the lUotroettf ioi expenditoe on grants-lo-aid was cjch too 
*saO, the aided lytlun rtcenrd hot little impuhe. A fresh Code evne into force is l R5«. and g»re 
a powerful impdai to I he c«*eN>pifeot of aidrtl eioradoo mainly by iti literal provitioni in mpr-J 
to uliry gniiti and bj the intrcrfuotioo of the fyitem of fayireM hy remit*. The nmoont of tthiy 
grants rate free* Ri 1,31,171 ia 1S6667 to Rt. 1,47,587 in 1870-71, and the total etpeoditure o» 
grants-in aid from Rt. 1,11,171 to Ra 3.64,491. Tee retoiu *y*lem war, lie '-e’er, only jnrtialiy 
wc««ful. at the ttiedudi pretcrlliot »*rt andsly high, aid fciter, «rao in a ring'e tnbj«l, •** 
held lo&liallfy for a grant. A new tcbtme for remit* graali mu itmid in 186S, and the fan 
that the role* of tSS8 were belter ttiUtd to the ntedi of the omnlry Ihm the roW. of 1865, - P"> y fd 
by the Create in the amotsf 0 < remit* grant* from R*. H-* 9 > * 186S-69 *< R». 78,176 >“ 
1570-71. The tihjMned table thaw* the progren in geneal eduotla dunag the period under 

review r— 

Y«*i. GovranfixT. Kcw-GovcaMMUtr. F*« Imccmt, Cftttft Exm©ir:i*. 

S<ta>* P19.I1 5 P u?*k. GorvmoL Co*w raot N»-C<~«ut>«!. 

- »> 4 . 0 * iV JU icvfp Rs IWIO KcieC*,^ Rxieei.la; 

119 91(6 m ?S*fc& .-».*« m *.$5*«*0 „r<xyfcO)4 

The Tftri ber of Government Collects tore from t to 5, tad tb: number of print* Colleges 
opened daring t be period was 7. There were nearly eight times as many icby^s to 1870*71 u it 
1858*59; the fee irnxoe in 2870-71 twelve times as ranch os to 1858-59; and the grow 
expenditure ca cducnLco increased il:z>atf sixfold. Tie number cf Girls* Schools xra from 59 
to 1858-59 to 138 in 1870-71, with an increase in the pends fron I.SS* to icviKj The* 
schenfc were entirety rader agencies aided by Government, aod all that Gitranm: directly did to 
er> 0x1 rage froole edacatka was to open a Feoale Normol School at Madras to i8;o. The real 
KCewoithy features to the history c/ this period are the cordial co- operation cf roam gen c/ aided 
tostitetfens with Government in promoting the growth of education of all grid*# ; the marked 
rire to the fic fitcomt, which it an unerring ixrfcx of a wide and wrand appreciation c 4 the value of 
•ducatio* ; and the eflbcU made by private U-Jiw to promote ftmale education* which as yet waa In 
ita infancy. 

The legislative metres bearing on cdoeatioc dxrirg \U decade 1870*71 to i88>8f, were 
the Madras Local F«* 4 s Ad and the Town* 1 Impcovrawnt Act, which were passed to 1871. Tbs 
formrr Act provided foe the maintenance cf elcsrentary schools, either wholly, or by means cf 
graces- in-aJd, fee (he iosfottke of ^hooli, for the repair of school-houses *** for the training of 
icacien. A special Ux, known as the Hoisc Tax, was levied in (he •• anions'' into which the rural 
puis of the Presidency were divided, ard cdocftticcil expenditure was the fine charge 00 the 
proceeds of this Ux. The Toera' rmpeovement Act contained siraiUr provisions to regard to 
towns, with the eaentkl difference of the absence of a special Ux, ami the cxHtme only of a 
pesmisaoe to apply Municipal funds for educational purposes. The bcu»e*Ux hod to be abandoned 
at the end cd the year 1S72 73, is k met with considerable oppceltko ; xnd tbe espendirure co 
educibcn wax trace 1 ant charge oc the cce -third landless also levied under ibis Act. It was coo* 
cempkted by this change to secure for educational pzr jK tez aberat eight lakhs and a half of Local 
Fund revenue- But different Local Boards mirifeszrd different degrees of interest ia educa&a, and 
there were instances ia w-hkh fends, belonging of right to education, were diverted to other important 
par poses, such is the cuintezonce of hospitals. The main feotire of this Act, as has teen well 
pointed out. s thxt 44 r reccgxbes the aJl-imjoHttrt principle of weektog through the people in 
small areas cz districts, asd that it ccostititcs in each a Local Ikord, composed of cdicial xnd 2 > m jz, 
oSdal residents, similxr to character to those contemplated in the Ei^liih Edocabo: Act tSyo^ with 
scccahot similar powers and responsibilities." 

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In SH73, Government annourced in ioteidKO to "replay for pur poem of elementary edocnlion 
some portrai of rite for* hitherto d«roced to higher eduuton. and cilled upoa the Director of 
Ruble Inunction to Mgptt u»yi and meuiv Thai nflicer frcpoied that salary grants ihould fcw 
radioed all round. Revised rules for rcsdts grants went i>«ued In iS;; ( which raised the standard* 
an<l reduced the grants. The salary grant riles new in fore# w*t* UAttSoMd towanb the d<w c 4 
1879 So, Lut cwne folly into operation cmly ia 1SS3. Ifce general tendency of these rule* was to 
make the conditions of grant core seiingeat than formerly. Durlcg tie decade aader review, the 
amoent spent cc Sftltvy grails was as trach as Rs. 2. 54,350 in 1873-74, while in 1880-81 it ww 
only Rs. 1,53,705. But, as a set ofl against this rodactson, ihc amoant of restlb grant e ro*f frens 
Rs. 92.207 in 1871*72 to Rs. 2,59,366 in iSSo-Si. The foliowkg tahle indicates the pr^mi 
Bade by the several sccticcs of the community during these ten years r— 

*• 71 * 7 *. itBi-U. 

^ other of Scloib 5.1*4 ivM 

%tA - - - hw — ro» 

*“**• Ontrxn ~ .. _ — * *>/A> 

Kir^M ^ nr.tia — ~ s^.139 

Kitamiiai s.sjt — ~ w.otj 

CO«f»_. M. M — ••• t» Mi -« .. ti 

The number of .ihooli row daring the ten years by o\w 150 per err'... and the number of 
•cWm by t<i |*r rant. The Native Christian and Hindi [wpiU were mo ra than twice o' rainy 
»t the «nd of the period as at the beg-rjung of it, .at the Mohammedan decent had quadruple. 
The number of College! ro« ia the period from 12 to 24, and the number cl Girls' School, 
for primary education from 1:9 10 1 00. During their tea year.. Government eapemUure on it* 
own College* w from R«. 64,01) to R< 1.11. on, ird on axed Colleges tree: ki. 8,700 10 R«. 
23.300 Government npeodlore 00 hi own swondarr ichcok rose from Ri 70,00 to Ri. 
I while that cc aided secondary admit iell foxn Pi. 1,90,000 Co Rs. 92,0x1 Governtrent 

pritrary tefcoob ext Rr. 76.000 in the bit year, i-iic.w Ri. 36 coo in the fint, while O ov nn npcnr 
eaprrvlitP!* 01 ailed primary Khodb rc*c Iron Ri. t.oo.eoo to Ri l,O 7 ,O 0 A Daring the tame 
tea years, the eapendinre from Lccal and Meakinal fond* on aided primary School! rout from. Rl. 
88,cco to Ri. i.tj.ox, 10 that the tkl given from ‘[while fanda to pvMnuy tduatSnn Sncunied 
IT. 1880-81 lo Rta 3 , 20 , 000 . The gro« expenditure 00 cdiettioo thawed a marked lnerca.e, rising 
from Ra. 19,06, ox in 1870-71 to Rs. 31,08,1x0 io i8So-St. The income from fio ta all instil utfeoa 
roue from Ri. 3,83,000 to Rs. 8,23,000. In private tnscitnticcs the fee receipts race from R«. 
2.83,00 to Ri. 6,40,000, while the total gracti-in oid from a'l »aa rco rote from Ra 3,4000 io 
Ri. 4,40,700. Thus the pereeotage of what » paid from “ public 'noil ' to what the pupils them- 
tclvei pay fell from t»o to twarly 69. Thii derolopmrot cl self-help desen« attention is aSonfing 
icope for the farther e'lemion of edicaCional operatRm. 

At tlie end of 1884-85 there were 8 Arts Colleges of the first gride, and 22 cftheucond grade, 
or 1 total of yi aa again* 2.1 in i8S»Si. There wire besoie- three Prcfcitional Colleger fee Law, 
Engineer j.g, am! Molielnv reipeetiaely. Of the ArU ColIcge% 10 were Govvnsenbinatitulioni, 
tS were aided, ud 3 uniMed Irrtitotiona. Tbr number of pipil. in the Goer* men! inatlhitlona win 
S95. ai agairre 1,620 in the ahlnl uni unaldo! Initltuticea. 71 * loui lapmdlture on Gorernment 
College uaa Ri. 1,76,326, aiagalnu R» 1,95,906 <m t>< aoo Govcmmen: College. Goiernment 
ototribute.1 Rt 1,25.435 10 lu own Collie, and Ra 39,774 to aided Colleges. The fee inicco 
In Goiernment Colltge was about 28 per eenc. ol the grots espeiillt-are on them, while in ater 
GovcrtnunC College! k wra 32 per cut. The total mirier cf secondary achcob far toys was 596 
with 28.724 pupils, ml that feu gitli tfi6 with 1,648 pupils. The number of primary schooli for 




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boy* was 14.159 with 565,0$! pap ill, tad that for girls 579 with 3 0,293 pupli*. There were *S 
Norm! Schools foe Mailers. 11 ice Mlscreun, and 14 iprcU! and T«tniral schools, oontolaing 
t,i55> 366, aid 810 students respestuely Of iho 15,587 institutions above re wired to, 141 
under Defonmenul monigemeat, 1,318 sere mnder Ixval Bauds or Committees, 9,i*« wera aided 
teseiWioni, tad 4.95* "«« acaidol tMUaUoo* 

Comparing the t«il sunMr of popih with (lie t-cal population of a school -going age, it appears 
that |6'6 per cent of ihe boss ar,l 11 p« cent, of dm girl* weie under Itarjclkin, oe in other wools 
one boy ou of evecy lit, am! cine girl out of every forty-dvr received insl textual. This result can fc* 
peoperly gauged only when it is remembered that the population of 1 school -going age in the 
Pr&olraey coed*!- of 2, *91,733 boys, tad 2,338,341 girlt. Taking the staihtfoa is regard to the 
triers! leading ttetioas of the community. « the toys and girl> of a chool -going a^e, among Native 
Chris thus 51 and 52 arc cent respectively were under instnetko ; UDMg Mahnmedaai 20 and 
l‘J per cent respective*)' ; arnrg Brahmins 74 and 9 per cent. respectively 1 nnto-g Voisyas aod 
Sndras 17 am! 2 per cent, rwpriliuely. The tc*al amount of school fees was Rt, 12,83,000 in 
1SS4-85, It. abaci 31 per cent cf the gross expenditure, a against Rt. 8,23.020 in lSS0-8t. The 
granta-ln-ald rrem prcvincial Curds rase from Rs. 2,35,0*1 in tSSo-Si to Rs. 3,66,0*1 in 1SS4-85, 
and tho local atwirot cf grants from “ pahlic foods " from R*. 1,40.700 to Rs. 7.44.0*. The whale 
lasoitt ei pended on educatke was about Rt 42,04000. Of tl-~ tbotC 10 per cent. »a» devoted :o 
collegiate olueattoo, 66 per cent, to secondary and primary educate*. 7 per ten;, to training and 
technical whoefe, and 17 prr cent, to directicc. inspection, Univenily, buildiees and ether charges 
Out of the arreu;: spent on edoeatieo from Provincial funds. 16 per cent, was applied to collegiate 
ed2cation j 39 pa cent, to seoordacy and primary education ; 12 per cent to trailing ard technical 
schools ; 23 pa cent, to direction sad inspection ; aad the rr-rair-cg to pa cent, wss spent on 
holldlsgt, scholarships, atvd apteral gram. Local Fund expenditure os secondary and primary 
education wt* 7 and 62 pee cot. reepo.-tiv.ly of the total Lexal Fund expenditure on pcUx instrn: 
tiocs and 31 and S3 [•' <•«*■ <* M«»icipsl evpt-diure. These farts show that the bulk of the 
expenditure eu education fnun local Funds gor, to uppnn ptinaty edocatxm, and that 
Municipalities in iuwr» rncoimge both secondary and primary eduealioa. 

It appears from the foregoing summniy chat the whole educntiowl machinery now at warl in the 
Presidency cf Madras came into eawrace daring Her Majesty's reign. At the (wgimvoi of this 
ptrtod. there was ro School oe College in the whole Fresideexy for impirtrc owd Inuroelion At 
present there are 30 Colleges ird 743 Seeocduy Schools. The Pill schools are meshing roam for 
Anglo- VetniccJii md V muscular Primary Schools, of which 14.299 eiist. The agency required for 
prosotiag the spread of edotatica h secured by means of the Trailing College established recently, 
and the Normal Schools for Masters and Mistresses in various parts of the errantry. There has been, 
jeir after yrur, a steady progress in the nunsher of candidates cementing themselves for the seven! 
University Examinations, df the graduates In Aits of the Madras University, over 1. 500 are Using 
at the present day, and a good many of there are uraloahtedly exracvty ahetseficial influence co oil 
around them. The Heady increase in the number of pipils, and In the revenue from irhool fees ; the 
interest and ardour evinced by Municipal and Local Eoartistnukingupthe manigrtornt nf secnctdxry 
and primary schools, and in eurounging the growth of educnlxn by mean- of graots-in-alil ; the 
spirit cf sef-help and self relance which has led to the establishment nf Colleges and High Schools 
in all |xsrts of Ihe country by local bodies and by enterprising indnidtahs ; the egrets made hy 
Misriccary Ltd let to o» tune the most efficient secular traraetfoo possiUe with the religioaa Ian ruc- 
tion which it is thrir avowoi nlijott to impair ; the attitude of religious neutrality minnionl by 
Ccv-rament, and the deviated policy of Government to eaoonmge the diersicn and development o< 
education of ill grades, are sure plnfces of nn edeciticenl fc.ure brighter even tltnn the psst. 

This sketch cannot be better rondockd than by bringing together testimony of hgh authority is 




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■eg aid to the value of the ecictioo gives b be College? anil Schools of the Presidency. Colccel 
MftCifecali D.reetjr of Piblic Iostroction, wn*e in 1873 t— " Even htBtil* criticism can hardly deny 
that, In this Presidency al less, educate*] Hindus sit filliot iroioitas: cficet anxiod os in an 
ioecraraUe and creditable manner ; that a higher tone n bwing difTuied by them through the p»Wic 
tenure j thot. in integrity and (nfthfirlaMS, they ware! imimo rurally al>ore the men of the p«'t 
generation ; that many of them are driving with tuices-. todllfo* the blessings of edscation orrm 
tbeer cour* rymen ; orvd that the nembra of olutated lflnduiwho can he pointed to at having brought 
dishonoornn the training which they have received L amgalarly small.” 

In an address delivered at the Convocation of the Madras University, Mr. Porter, former 
Principal of the Ktmbakonara Cotloie, observed that " the eortier pupils of oa schools have reach nl 
O' pure! the prime of life, and many of thro now (old high posts in all the depart meet of public 
life. Among these are men wince names are widely known among tltelr ccruitrymea. ltd who are 
honoured where they are known" Of t he later pupils he acid I belreve it is generally admitted 
tfcoi, especially b method and regularity, sad I believe also in the tone of morality, the pi tile unite 
has rosily Improved . 0 

Sir Charles Turner, late Chief Justice cf Madras, summed up the results of the higher riocnlioo 
b these words : - •' Modern India has proved by eunplre that arc knows to, and bonoorrd by, all 
in this assembly, that her sees cin qualify themselves to b*4d th-ir own with the b**t of Kuropwn 
talent in the Council Chamber, on (he bench, at the ber, and ir. the mart." 

lies Highness the late Maharajah Kama Varna of Travancore, a highly competent and 
disinterested judge, stated it as his profound coavicticc. that " the native portion of th« Government 
service and of the bar has immensely improved during the post feety year*." There Is no lick of 
other esvdmce to the same effort. bat this will sifixe. 

No account of tie great and gKC work done in the field of education in the Presidency of 
Madras car. be complete which 0r.1t- to pay 1 triha'a of adoiratlon and grolltwde to Eyre B. Powell 
and John Andersen, to Kdmuvl Ihnmpson and Gnpal* Kao, to Wdliom A. Poeter and William 
Miller. The Uboars of those edscaticeiri* and other* have enabled Madras to stand second to no 
oher part of the Empre of India I" grnmd intelligence, In the eEciency and integrity of its public 
servant", and in a loyal appreciation e (, avl heart frit potitade for, the benefit- of British pile. 

Mcntlcc should atua be made of lira la portlet aksst" rendered to the cause of nlaeulnn by 
msay hern, cl ran ladies who hove occupied positions of influence In the Pretidenry since the 
eri«atlonal policy of the Govctmeoa was formulated. The names of Lady Trevrlyin, lady 
Denison, lady Napier. Lady Grant, Lady Hahart. Lady Rohenora. lady Cboeaberlain, Lady Mary 
Grenville, Lady Grant Duff, Lady Turner, Lady Connemara, Mrs. Frere. Mr*. Ilalrympfci, Mrs 
Sim, Mn. Powell, Mrs. Rideout, Mr*. Cornish, Mrs. Carmirhad, Mbs Gell, Mr*. Firth, Mrs Donald, 
and other*, are held in high honour in Marina, for they are intimately .notated welt the develop- 
ment of wwtitutbs. for the proumtloa of the moral, intelloclad, and phywral welfare of the women 
ond ehildreei of ladia. 

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY. 

The Madras University doles b»sk only to September 1857 ; brat though not yet thirty year, 
eld. It haa retched a stage cf growth which in many cf the elder Universities was nee reached till 
they had attained a mich greater age It was preceded by what was called the “ University Board ” 
In connect tin with the Covrensrent High Scfcoot wMeh developed into tin Prattcm y College. The 
Institution of (hr. Beard wan part of a comprehen-ive xheme yeopMcd by Lon! Elphitatone foe the 
devdlopmiat of elocatrca-a srfwma which inivdred the feematioo of n Uni-ravity of hlndrao. In 
fact, the Presidency College, Or rather the “ Htfs Sehcol," vu often known a. the Madras 
University, ar.d the oh! " proficient*" cf that school still rank ns graduates The University was 




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tttiHishcd. according to the preamble o' the Act 0 f Incorporation, •' for the better eccoaragesoeat 
of Her Mojeny's rubjecK of all climes axd denonintiona within tho Prealdtncy of Fan Sc. George, 
Sid other puts of India, tn the pursuit cf a regolnr and literal coat* of education." This bettor 
encotragrvrent to be given by " ascertaining. by means of examination, the pHKM who have 
acquired peoBdcncy in different branches of I.lterotire. Science, and Art, and of rewarding them 
by Academical degrees as evidence of their respective attoiameces, ud marks of hmoar proportioned 
thereunto." Thai the UnirasUy wu iwtitiited simply ai an raonuing body of the typo of the 
I/omton University, bo It dlffw* fron the type in one ewntial feature. The London University 
concerns itself only with the queaco "Can the candidates pa« this evaminatton ? “ and asks no 
questions as to previous citation. In Madras, on the other hand, the University demands from all 
candidates for degree, proof that they hare rcndved tlicii edacatian at affiliated mttitotlon*. 
Thia li a point cf great impeetanoc, far it not only gives Ihr U niversity a real control of the collegiate 
eloratioa throughoa the Prwdeniy, but a iso insures that the candidate* for drpos ara wen who 
have had an opportarily of learning tomething more than can be picked sp from books. Stxdrat 
hfc hsa not yet reached n high state cf development in Indm, and perhaps it oil I be well if some of 
the aides of itodent life with which the EngBth stwlrnt * familiar are never developed ; taz in the 
btge* colleges there is springing up a feeling of comradeai.p, and a desire for united action, which 
h always a hopeful sign. 

The fiat Matriculation F.tamitation was held In September 1857, and the firs Degree Elimi- 
nation an the following Ferrary. At '.hat time there wts 00 ei a g ar at lon between the Matricalatice 
and the B.A. KiamHuiont, lb. Pint An. E.. miration not basing hern lasiltutcil till 1863-64. 
For tom years alter its institution the candidates wore Mat In for the F. A. Eaaiumulco cco yeu 
after they had matriculated, and for the B.A. F.iamir.aiioo three years after passing the F.A. Enum- 
ration, bat this was soon foaxd to be an enutiifactory arrangement, and the F.A. Examination was 
then male to divide the College coarse into two oqual ports aa at present. 

At the 4 nt examination, In 18 jS, only two cardldatM reorivpl the B.A. degree, heeh of them 
from the American Mission Seminary in Jaffna In the following yrar the number inctravtd to 
eight, of whom seven were from the Presidency College, and the e»hrr was a private Student. In 
tS6o a Dovctoa College Uidrnt pare his appearance «s the list, and in the following year Kumbs- 
kooam College obtained two pocces. Fee a good many years the Presidency and Kumbalcoaam 
Colleges Mat up almost the whole of the camlkdalra It was only la 1S6? that graduates began to 
appear in the lilts from the Free Church Mission Institution, whldv row, as the Madias Ckristiiu 
College, takes a peominent plaee every year. In that year there were 40 graduates, a great I nervate 
on previous years. In 1876 the gradrates cf tic Univcrsicy were 11 Masters of Arts, 418 
Bachtlces of Alts, 3 Mi*rn of Law, 91 Bachelor, of law, 2 Doctors of Medicine, 4 Bcohelcc* of 
Medicine ltd Masters in Surgery, 1 Licentiate cf Medicare and Surgery, and 12 Bachelors cf Civil 
Engineering. Ten years Liter, in 1 886 , the numbers were as follow* 1 — 




The rapid spread of University education through the country il well llluffrsted by comparing th-r 



itaUulet given In the Syndicate's repost for 1874-75 with those foe 1885-86. In the former yrar I** 





Madras Juftitl fietroifir.fi. (Technical Education. 

rntnbvr of candidates presenting tbeatrsrlve* hi the MntrioifoftQ, rinl in A**, aril Bachelor of 
An Examination* were 1,947, 355, and S 3 mpoaivcly i ic the litter yvnr t'cy were S.S«. 1,380, 
and 485 twpectivwly. 

The SenMO House, which foans one of the chief architectural Ocnjmenls of Madras, was begun 
In 187* and completed in 1879, »l * om of Ri. 1,89,729. Toe Cbemoellorahip of the Untrascy is 
always held by (he Governor ix rfiiir. The Vice-Chancellor is usually a Judge of l» H*-h Con*, 
hut there is no nfcooUte rale on Ihis subject The 1 « of Fellows cl the University txnuirs the 
names of a number cf distinguished men who have helped to tsrake the history cf Mrense during the 
last thirty years, Of the Fellows named in tie Act of Iorwpotitlon only one, Mr. J, T. Fowler, d 
now in Madras t of the elites some are del d, while others are enjoying 1 weU-eonsed rest after a life 
of cam err. work. 

The financial cocditico of the University las greatly Improved of late years, fee in 1874-75 
Govexcmest bad to pay mote thin Rs. 11.000 towards the la addition to the anoint 

received from fees. Sx, whik in 1885-86 the Uiiivcncy was aoc only self mpporlmg, bit hod n 
balance of over Ri. 19 , coo on Iho year’* trairsaetiom. Though by a> means rich ia erdownwnu, 
the University h» at present Rs. 57,9*1 fended eaptfa! ta providing prices ltd scManhipe, anil 
some ndiii lions are made almost eveiy yeu by person l Interested in education so tiwl there is gord 
reason In hops tlral in lia respect, too, it: University »dl scon be a tie to make a good apprnrams. 
With ewr-iocreastig educational faolltks. and dcsltaj with an ewr-wideoiog range c f •uhjects, thr 
University of Madias shoald yeu by year exercise a sore powerful influence for good in tin- 
P tendency. 

TECHNICAL EDUCATION. 

Three year, pr.ee to Ho Majesty's aceeaslon, a Government Surrey School waa wfahlisied at 
Fort St. George, wtch the object of training men foe service in thr Reviouo Depaitaaent A 
(piaster cl a cencuty luer the growing needs of the Ptblic Works Department trader nl spocicd 
traln.ag for its suhcoiina-.es rndjprasnhle. and Co;'n Winecom, of the Madras Engincas, was 
charged with the task of converting tba Sumy School fcicti a School of Civil Engineering, t v < 
boildingi which formed the old Pilacerftbe Carnatic twing placed al Ids .Uspisal for that purpose. 
In 1859 the students under training as Overseers numbered aJovt fifty. In 1S61 a special das* was 
formed to train Draftnr-tn sal Sere ejv.es for tie Public Works Deportment ; and in 1862 classes for 
Engineers were established, which were open to conraisicncd officers of the Atmy. is well *< 
to native arid ether civilian* of liberal rdotuica Hus tnstitMloa was now krown as the Civil 
Engineering Collide, arri it began to tod up candidate fee the Eusiinatioa for the Univosity 
degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering as early is 1S65. The College, however, conferred its own 
d-plomns and certificate* « Asaiitant-Engaieer, Scpervisor, Oversea, Draftsman, and Surveyor, <0 
the resells of thr (nil Examinations which were held by unpaid independent Rinmincra Under 
the successive ndminiscratfom of Colonel Ca.-.-i.U-’o, Major Edgocaw, Colonel Rogers, and Captain 
Love, all of tbe Royal Eogineere, steady ptegress was mode, the rraniber of popib under instruction 
usually avenging 150, valid: a gradual rise in the •tarriud « education vas e Toe tod. Dsrig lb: 
last twenty years, the institution has consisted of a Collegiate Bcarch, educiting vodergradiates of 
Ike Marina, or other Indian Universities, to the standard required for an Assistant-Engineer In tb- 
PuNie World Deportment, the ourrse being aebptad alas to mere the demands of the degree of 
Bachelor of Ciw'l Engine mi: eonfrr.ol by the local University ; and a School Branch, training 
students of all classes for the rariosn grades cf the SubordhnCtr Establishment cf the Pablic Weeks 
Department. The latter comprise* an OwmW data for the education of European BOB-COBS' 
nvissGned officers and soldier*, and dvillini of all rates, to tbe esniird reqnired for eppa 
subordinates ; a Draftsmen's cl»W ; and a Survey**' ciea*. Tire courses <1 study, which oltufol 





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far each da* over « period o( two yenra, were mode as pciciiril as possible, lid Included ■ oeaider- 
»hle amoral of work in the field. 

Ie t8&s H wit rrsliied (hit the time hod armed when the CiiU Erginterir^ CcCegc at Madias 
ahodd do mete than subserve the purposes of a single Gomrnmrat Drpantroeat. important as that 
Deportment mkublrdly ia. A Committee was appointed to cannier how the imtitntka might be 
mad* core generally aiefnl j and it su'tmitted reports In iSSt and 1SS3. recommending the fcemntico 
of a clue of Mcchiticnl fcngUeers, .id the introduction of a practical trai l ing, both in workshop* 
and co works, for seodroei erf the Engineers' and Subcnlitsates’ dine. It tdvised also ihoe the 
period of thexetinal slvly shook! be increued t that several new mbjeca should be Introduced ; and 
that all emakttSou •hon’d be conducted bj 1 Baud of paid Ewntnen It «» not. bowerer, 
urail 1885 that orders were finally iuied reconstituting tbe College of EagltKering on the fcacii 
recommended by the Ccomttee. At the present date the tenodtDlcg Iim been only partial. 
Additional buildings, however, at* in pcogrru, and raaetioa h cipected abcctly to a substantial 
i serrate In the Staff One appointment to the Engineer eelsblishtnent of the Pehlic Works Deport- 
ment rs now guaranteed annually by Government to tbe most diitiigsjhed student of the Engineer 
d«*a : and the whole of the Mtoedmate establishment is recruited ficai the College. Use renaming 
ps^cd men generally foi employment ns Overseen. Drsftsmen, or Suneycr* in other Government 
Dr port men to, In the Railways, and order Local Fund BH.rrf>, and Municipalities. 

With the »tew of enceangirg advanced irucrnction in So esc* and Art in this Presdcccy, 
arrangements wire rode hy the Madras Government in lUKto bold eximiratiees in a great variety of 
technical sabjtcts. Such of them « are connected with Engineerieg ltd with Dttsrarg ard Painting 
may he to seme extent token up by itadrcu of the College of Eiginrenrg, and of the School erf 
Arts i bur, in the ahsccce of a Technical Institute, where mstniclxa. can be coaseytd, M h onrrason- 
aUe to cipret that th« .r.mical.eu in subjects relating to sciatic iadaJric* -SI be large!? 
attended. This want if is now in ceotempinliim to supply by the inauguratlee In the town of 
M idea., far the benefit of tbe whole Presidency, of a Victoria Techtical Irwkute, In commemoration 
of Her Majesty'. Jubilee. Tomb this object tbe pobSc his liberally suUcnUd. 

THE MADRAS OBSERVATORY. 

The Madras Observatory, stirred in iy?j. besides being the cldeit colonial crtabUtacnt 
erf the kind, is to this day the cdy Government asirocamlcal ntnerntory la India. At the con 
rrencement of Her Majesty's reign, it was under the charge of Mr. TVmmi Claanllf Tiyloc, who 
bid then been engaged for nearly sewn yein w/th the ncresuiry obwrvahom for a catalogue of 
II.OIJ Gird ,,Jn . “h*-h was completfd in the year 1847, Until very recently this great work 
remained onsorpiued, as the most extensive of its kind yet accomplished. The observations were 
taken by native assistants, with a transit instrument and n moral circle, both by Dollond, and the 
Astronomer's whole time and mention being given to |»waal raperiatrodmee of both observations 
and cal editions, the remits, including also oamexoui positixB of the sun, rrcoa. and old planets, 
were published by Mr. Taylceln levra quarto volume* A reprint of his Cewral Catabpie tf 
rf-rrrf Sur t is now cilkd fcr, as loon as other more pressing dntie* will permit orf its being 
nndenaken. 

Prom iSjo to 185a the OhsetvaMry was under the care of Captain W. S. Jacob, orf the 
Ikcotay Ergaircre. who, not contented with mere saperrisioB orf ordinary rcor're work, aid finding 
no instrument in the place adequate for the higher el*« of research he deeirw' to carry oat, privately 
purr hosed an excellent 6*-ineh oquoroiul teMeopu free* Mews. Urrtuu. ami Seorear- of Pans. 
Tire turner*** measurtsntnta orf double atara and of the uleilitet orf Saturn marie wdh this inrtru- 




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els' would alone have raised Captain Jacob's name lo tlic first rank imceigsi pisiilial lUionomcn ; 
(rl beites miking all t)r ohutrvukins himself. he subsequently and lh«m for elaborate theoretical 
investigations, published in the At.# an 4 / Mi Keyal . 4 nnw<mu*l Swiwy, after his dcpamtie from 
Iivlii OVMnnlloas with the o'd meridian instruments were still carries! on by the native 
assistants, til! with less important multi (baa i» Mr. Taylor*. limB, when the Astronomer hod little 
die to attend to. Tint aai»« i«ii[rij'ici(«Tiie of Major W. K. Worrier, Madras Artillery. on 
repeated ocauions between 1853 and 1S61. when the ptinuaem Astronomer win absent cc leant, o« 
between sacomive appointments, always gave a fresh impulse to the mondial week, and oWrva- 
ticet* for a eatalcipw of .boat I aco .tars, mi the ep>:h lSj$, chiefly due to that aNe cffico, remain 
on hand, a-nlting final w!o:ti.in sj».I publication. The Obserratcey -it uiiilor the direction of 
Major J. r. Tennant, K.fc, daring a ray trochlesceae period of taremmul ttanktUK. in portion, 
of |SJ 9 ami rSria Hourly mngnaienl and tneleor:<<K>ral e*~rr.uU>M were recorded at Madras from 
March 1H41 to March tStii ; the resslts at ten years nf the former tod tietees yean of the latttr 
hariry bean printed, In five quarto volumes, nnd three mote await puUicaticc. 

The prrsent Astronomer, Mr N. R, Fcy«»,tMk charge in lS6l, and rpwduy initialed a new 
order of pursuits. tin then not alt.mptod ar any public Ohsemtory, in England, ur any of Iter 
aioaics. Within thm months of hU arrival, a mince planet, the 6jth of the group revolving a 
orbit' between those of Mara and Japlter, was foand by Mr. Fcqwn, and being the fist dKOTcry 
of the kind made in thia quarter of the globe, was named “Aim." Another planet, fcrot-1 la 
February 1M4. and announced m "Sappho," proved, e« calculation of iu cebk, lo be n rr-dis- 
covery cf “Freia," which had burn completely lost, owing to imufidea! obserrmtoea cc the 
occasion of it. discovery at Copenhagen In 1862. Another planetar* candidate fw the oa no of 
“ Sappho " *»* provided by Mr. Fopm in May 1J64; followed by “Sylvia,” in May iW>\ 
"Camilla, - In November 1S6S ; and "Vera‘ In February 18S5. A easel. in December lSj), 
ar«l Kraal new variable Of changing stun are also on record os Madras disooreries. 

The new line ef diroorery, ecsrirvrnccd in l86l, vu DX pirmitted to interfere In any way 
with the steady ratlin* of *uU.« OtMrvaiiOM, ever the dm dviy at a pubis: Observatory. An 
ercWWot meridian circW by Meter*. TroighWo and Simms, of London, was applied early is 1848. 
hat owing lo frequent change, of Aslreo'-aers it was still untended in 1861. and could not be got 
into effiexnt working order until May iS6j. A (ircfilly selected oitakgoe of cnee 5,000 stars was 
ondei observation by the native rus trams with this instrument up to the end of 1885 ; the realm of 
nhsch, bmed upon 57.07* complete obieivriioni, are mw (wing pabUihsaJ in a series of amt 
voltmtn, th« first of which iajust ready fur issue. 

A fine new equatorial, with an S.i»eh object-glass, was sou cut by the sttne makers at the 
tod cf 1865, anil wai mounted and In use by Jane of the following year. This. «r>: the smaller 
e, aitoral. previously meld need os prccured by Captain W. S, Jacob in 1 850. have been in 
constant use throughout ft* a variety of purssitl. Tie planet Mir> w a» under ojaervalicn foe 
abut a ronth at each of e%it oppositions between i 85 » nnd 1879, foe Hivesttgotlan uf the unuast 
c 4 solar parallax, or, in ethre .m(<, the delerssnufon of the true mean d ia a r . ee of the lun free the 
earth. Celouial distance, are measured hy astronomer* on two sciica. The smaller standard is the 
earth's equatorial dlarnen j the larger one, the euth's mean distance from the sen. Tire libturs 
of the varfou geodettcal surveys famish the vilue cf the smaller standard in miles, but the 
relations between the two natural standards a only obtainable by the meet refwd prctc-sis of the 
litrcouiner ; by means of transits of Vents, which recur to pairs more than a century apart | by Mors 
in opcciticn, wluclt can V npcueil a! interval, of (weity-flvr munihs, I -it to llm M bisamugr 
at only three oppositions in each suoxuivc perkd uf seiaaotn year. ■, anil by other awthodi of lev. 
accuracy. 




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Telegraphic drte-miaalions of the diffe-ene* of loogitode or time between the Madras 
Obretvatory oed selected station* at Pcasdichciiy, Singapore, Avusathi in Coimlotoir. Jaffna and 
Colombo i* Ceykm, Karacbi. Muddapur In Bcugal, and Bo other. were made between the years iSdq 
and 1175, ti* -emits of v > <h were pjbiished in iSSj Observation! of the changes of light of 
sever*: variable rim 1-4 t see of nearly axi maps of these latermting objects, with approsimalc 
catalogues containin' upwards of fib,co> star pastimes* -educed to the yen- tqco, hate olio been in 
bond with the equatcuali, and are fat advanced towards completion. Comal phenosseno, such as 
edipaos of the sno and moos ; eccnlutionsof planets and fixed star* ; Jupiter's saicllitm : praitfom of 
comeu an.! minor panels not observable in Europe ; ami a few southern doable seara, have adso 
received attracted. It may he of interrat to mention that the BoKoeting Hall. Madras, at srhich 
their Royal High nears. the Dale* of Edudmrgh aad subsequently the P.-cnce cf Wales, were entee- 
t*ined, on the occasions cf thdr visits to Moilm, wu built at tire beginning of the century i& 3 er the 
supeilntendonce of Mr. J. D. Goldirgfcom, the first Madras Astioonmn, who onsalv Civil Architect 
to the Honourable Eat India Company. 



FAMINES. 

(The following sketch of the Mato-y of Famines tn the Midru Presifeocy is taken from the 
Mi 4 r<u Mona! if ti/ compiled cider Ibe directions cf the Gowftncal. by Mr. 

C. It. Maritime. C.S. Mus.D . l88j.] 

Regarding the famines that oecsmd befcie Brit oh occuptboo not enough is known to famish 
even a correct list of the yean of their oecerrcoce. Some of them wen dee to war rather than to 
drought 1 ud is >11 prohibility some hue been altogether forgot ten, the object of Indian historians 
being c*ly to record iU Icirrana. of • dyvsa-ty. Even regarding thuse famines which took place at 
the end of the last cenlaiy in territorial administered by British olheers the inform at ice is too 
•Canty to enable the arm oc the degree of the calamity to be now defined. In Madroa tySt owl 
178a wire yi an of wvtrr scarcity, cssad mainly liy the cesnrtntfau of the war with Hyder Aly, 
bet partly alia by Ciocght. In 1791 a severe drought aliliisnl the aanhtrn drat riels of the same 
Presidency ns well as Hyderabad and tSe southern districts of Bombay. and in 179* the famine there 
*“ intrae*. It was <e> tins occasion that rtlief-woeka were first opeDed hy the Madron Covcimsent 
far Ibe tappoil of those alfoe.d try the lamine. 

In 1B01 there was a failure cd lain, sercre in the Bombay Piendency and in Hyderahsd, partial 
in the nocthem di.it.cta of Madrax; this wie followed neat year by famine in the former rase and 
by saucily in the latter. In iScO the-c was a wldespcead failure of rain in the Mai 5 ra» P-raideniy, 
e-peeially in the Camatic, and in the pans eronid Madras, tbosgh the nnnhem or Deccan district! 
were Iras heavily visited j or.! derny; the winter of l»Cfi Olid the early pen cd 1S07 tire distress 
caused hy this drought became vv-y aevere. This was the firai occasion on which there is dl.tinct 
evidence of 1 fact which, as shewn by laUr and more arcerate ohservstico, has characlcrlsed *11 
mbcpjDcnt famines in India Large crowds cd emaeioied people, that is to *ay, Harked into the town 
ef Mad rat, atlrao.il thither by the existence of a cbarilahle associatixn, and in the expectation of 
©btnlnltg gratuitous htlp wither* any limit. Tlier* w.. mch discuoaion as to the peeper racist res 
to be taken by the (eotcrnmnu on the occasion of this famine, some advocating the opt airs of 
works to ghe employment to the people dot* to they homer, others advocating the importation of 
grain by Govrraoent into the interior i the farmer was done to a certain extent, but the mortality 
among the rattle prevented the latter coose. The Gcverroient at first dedtied against any inter. 
feroK* with private trade, but ia the end they rooceiv.d it mcexary-lo purchase, gciranteeing n 
minimum price to importers ; when the famine came to oa cod in 1807. large stocks were left on 
hind under the guarantee aaJ hul to be dajx«d of at a less. Use priadpfe of non inletfemtcr 

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with Hide jseviauily declared by Madras woe fcUoaed by the Gavcmmiu tf Bombay is 1812-1 J, 
“ben toother draught occurred, entailing fiuniM in Gotaerat n 4 the adjoining count rie*. In 
*nb*eq'setu racily of 1*04-25. which, though vot 'cry wtute, mended m» ncady the whale of 
Baabiy and ibe north put of the MadiU Preeldiocy, (he time i^ettka way! again. In Madias 
the Gorernnira! proclaimed their intention of not interfering directly with trtde. hi! offered a 
boanty eo grain im peeled from a distance to tbe JWimttd loenliey. On Ihu occasion ibe droaght 
vailed Midrai in 1813, Bombay in 1814, and the Korh*WmMra Prostates in sSa$. 

The Madras Presidency »ai the scat of the not great famine, thit of 1833. On thin occasion 
the BMthen diatricts watered mart, and especially the Goontoor district, in which the mortality wi« 
to terrible that the famine 00. known a* the Uoantcoe famine. The totnl population severely 
aSected wa» about five millions, and lb* *r« about. 38.00 square milet. On this cenon lb* 
Goverrmect were taken by suyrwe, ««i the sevraiiy of the Calamity mu ryot recognised til! too 
Lite Vety little was done to relieve di.trco except by the distribution of gratuitous hoi ia Ibe 
towns to which the nfirm from ttarvaiico tfccked. It wu Mtimatai that *©,cco persons died 
in Gxctccr oat of a jopwklion of 500,000. and It uat many year* before the falling 08 of th* 
lard seven* was e Paced The adjacent (cuts of Bombay (that is, the Southern MaHratta coin try), 
of Mysore atri Hyderabad, "l» shared ia the obrjity, tboagh to a less degree. The droaght of 
1832 is the Sxilh was followed by drought in Upper ladst in 1833, which produced scarcity hut 
not (amine in the Nceth-Weslern Provinces. 

In 1854 a famine, serare, though limited in area, vitited tie acethera part at the Madras Pro 
sllerxy ; hut its ntemity wm confined to the Boll ary district, and the math part of Hyderabad, an 
area of about 31;, coo square miitr, with a population of sheet three millions. The ralnfi-1 of 185: 
hid been light, and that of 1853 was extremely dchcceot. The harvest was reckoned at only half 
an average crop. Relief wei administered only by means of pahlic «ccii ; hut abandon! employ- 
ment wfct thus given \ to snnefa so that crowds <t applicant* flecked Id from the Sinn's dominium, 
and for about vino months more than jo,cco people obtained relief 00 tlx works. Tlic super- 
tisioo was at fra! eaerrited by civil oSccia. and was very lax ; but by degree* it <•-». brought under 
the charge of on engineer, w-.ih sperial centers ender bins, and the discipline and or.ttii.n of work 
improved, while the wage, which had been fixed too Digit, wm cat down to a minimum rate. The 
total expenditure on these works was about Rs. li,i8,COO. Whrc the famine was brought to a 
elow by a plentiful rainfall in the ontamn of 1 * 54 , fcOuwod by a (sir harvest, a valuation. Wla 
• made of the work done, and it was found to be worth shoot 38 pwr cent, of th« mocey eipended 
on It The foss of land revenue and oth«r inmost amnanted to 42 Uk»* of rupee*, tacluding the 
decrease In the receipt* during the neat two years which was due chiefly to the kH of Cattle and 
the oinse^Dent iwUiily of ihe people to p£»gh the land. It was estimated that In tic wosst put 
of Bcllaiy four-fifths of the village cattle hnd died. Nothing definite i* known as to the mortality 
among the Inbabitasa ; het a teens taken in 1856-57, ia Ihe imr><rf«l form in uic at the 
time, seemed to show that the usual rote of the growth of the population bad received a sesiocs 
check. 

The drought of |S6; was Salt along the whole eastern! cons of India frees Madras upward. ; and 
it extended to some distance inland, visiting Mysore, the districts of Madras above the Eastern 
Ghauts, Hyderabad, the hill conntry in the sooth-west o! Bengal, and Befior ; bit it was «so>t 
intense along the coast In the districts of Ganjam and Orissa. The area severely affected in Madras 
was about 43,000 -quare miles, with a population of about six millions. The Government had now 
become familiar »«h the winUxgs of famine and the steps necessary co meet it. and were prepared 
to initiate the tseiml machinery of relief works, rcllef-btusea and public subscriptions. Bat the 
dutres was not very prr.nouncol, aid sn all probability would base pissed on with little notice had 
net the rainfall of the following year alio, 1*66, bwn so lace as to cause general sianx, and so 




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iniulloent &> lo prodcte • .try Inferior crop, li vai noi lUI Jun« or Jely that Ihr mod «f relief 
P M " 4 »8> *"'*» ■«* opened in cambkmUa numbm, wider civil o*c m Price* 

km to in eurwxdnmy hd*bl, 10 u>i 12 lb. pci rupee lor tic* bring not uacotnmce, while 
<o«iM dllet. *ii a in to 15 lh pn repre ; and tbr mBcriogi of the people or Ganji® 
*nl Briluy were revere. SMI, In vjrite of sat^illy high wig«« .and tbe abrence of talk -work, the 
numbers <mpCo>*l co reUef-wo*, were nerei luge ml avenged only u.ooo daily fee fifteen 
month! Graroitcos relief wai j\v*n to 31.000 pence* dally for tlxtren monthi, mainly is the form 
of rooked fool and in reiiei-hcuHs. managed to a large extent on the lyitoro introdaerd by Sir John 
StracSey and made brown by Colonel S.ird Smith'* report. In Ginjm aloof »«* there evinced 
any extreme didike to thii form of relief, and there only by the tVoU and more respectable cWca, 
to »b«n tmtookd food «« acsotdlngly gives. The pnlmgMto* of dlureu. doe to tlteueoed 
More of rain, eaued the relief opeiaUom to lent on till the next aanvow vet in. in June 1M7 ; the 
etitrre expendtiar. erooenttig to .tout II Inkbi of rcpeei, of which two were contrihnted be the 
iMbUc and the rot fell on tbr Government Not much is known is to th< mortality; hot the 
P rofea f e i duration of high pctce« mx* hire tcM severely cn the population ; and there are indications 
that the number of death* in the la* tu mcctis of >866 iaoeised by about 45o b «o, or wsi doable 
the usual avrTagt 

Th? great ft/nit* in Southern India, of 187678. ws* b. respect ef the area ord population 
affected, and the duration nod intensity of the Mm, the nv*t Important rsilomlty c 4 It* kind 
rspcrieac&i la British India since the beginning of ihe ccntary. The failure of the summer rains of 
15 ^ aUmj+j over obont half of the Madras Presidency, the ilUlte* brief nn« intwwc in the »«** 
tmet, ce that lyleg abvre the Eastern Gfcaati, which *dSc**\ in 1853 icd 1 a 1854. The scarcity was 
felt with gmit severity otct the wbcie of Mysore {except tbtddDy traces that lie along the Western 
Ghauts), tbr southern bilf cf the Hyderabad State, and all tie Dectan districts of the Bombay 
Presidency. The irei thus aifoccai was abcct aco.oco aqure miles containing a population of 
36,000, cro Like most widespread famines, this famine was caused by drought, but nc< by the 
drajght of a single season cc of a wa^le year. The harvests of 1S75 had bees indifferent, espeeioUy 
ia tbr Ceded District* In 1876, the mih-wt't monsoon, or summer ntns, on which the northern 
districts are lately depended, proved very deficit ; and the acsth-east monsoon or column rains, 
on which the tmohtm nod eastern district* almost entirely rely foe their cultivation, failed still more 
completely. Except in the deltas of the Gcd*Tery and Katno, the total rainfall of that year scarcely 
nnywbrre exceeded tea inches os compared with on average of about thirty. When the tnoooxm 
failed a October, 1876, it was recognised that a tweUe*tncr^hs* famine was at band, and inevita&e. 
In 1877, the south-west mnnsccci failed a second time, and tbe distress was gradually intensified 
throughout that year. Relief was not obtained nnrii Norember, 1877, when the sortb-«Mt ssonsoon 
at ks t gave a sufficed rain-sopply, and tbe crop* of the coming season wm nutirrd. Tb# ar*a in 
Madras seriously a&cted by famine was estimated at 74,000 square isfles, and n pofmlitxoa of 
i6.<x», cco pcstoui. No districU entirely escaped iKt^een the Kntnn r*»cr and Cape Comorin ; but 
the distress was moit Ktitt in the tract immediately 100th of the Tcon£ibttJtn, lacludic* tbe 
distrkts of Bellary, Kurnool, Cof dapab, and Nellore, and further sooth in North A too: and Salem. 
Mysore nlso sifftrod exceptkuaHy. 

It wm fooad after a while that no adequate atom* of food rmiiacd in tbe cccntry, and bat 
far tbe efforts of Goremmtnt, and the mt import* of feed broi^ht into the by tbe 

European mercantile houses from Bengal, Hannah, and the 8**, a wtch greiter proporttcc of 
the population woold ho\*e ptrabwi than actually occurred. Danng the e^»htc«i months ecdlr^ 
January 1878. tbe total am cunt of grain imported into Madras by « was nearly 700.CCO tooa. 
Tbe difficulty remitted however of bringing there stot« of feud to the people, and this was with 
much labour and some delay escacd by means of tbe uflwayn cajuc-aliy the Madm Railway, 



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The lot'll .mount of grain distributed in the interior by these lino, between Aognit ‘ «7 fi «nd 
November 1877 wk 721.339 tom, yielding a freight of Ri. SSiJ6,95“ ■' =r>tr \r pralblo 

lo obtain a complex record of the low of life culled directly «wi indirectly by this great raloralty, 
bsl probably w.rly foil millions of prestos periled in that tinner. In icine Urge traett of 
country half the population temporarily disappeared. In the famine arm *fS per mile of popula- 
tion -ere entered in the recant eraius as having died under the B«irral beading ef "Other 
ctraa," while in the non-famln. era only 85 pee mile were 10 entered. The fallowing detailed 
statistics, though imperfect, will give a general rooreption or the character of the calamity, nnd 
the mern-i adopted to sllfviate It. In Bdlary diitrict oaethird of the inh.hlur.ti were in receipt 
or relief, and cue-half of the UckI fell temporarily o«t of colti-alkm. In one week of Sepembrr 
1877, a grand total of 8,3*1,69! fences received -Goorrnrorai relief, of whom 708, >5$ w "c 
employe'! on works **d 'he reit were relieved gratuitously, file mortality la Madras City durxg 
the year 1877 wan at the rate cf 116-7 jo thotraod. At one relief camp in Soiem district, dttrirg 
May 1S77, 746 persont died out ol aa average alrength of y.cco. The expenditure n Mailral 
Presidency on ic count of famine during the two »«nr. ceding March 1S7S is ccfcially ttfimaMd at 
shoot 6:41 lakhs, to wtxh muet lie «44ni low of revenue, alrait 191 Ukh*. the total experdilwe 
thns beiag aboct Sljl lakhs. TV amours- snlwcribed by pniote charily, chiefly at the londe* 
Mansi cr House. for the whole- famine area ruicVtd a tolal nf />,ao the greater portxr. of which 
reached Modem. This sum »a» ilUtritiutvl through the agency of load committees, principally in 
pursuing seed grain, pkugi cattle, ami other permanent iiesettaiies of liv.ng. tod in rapportra- 
tho-r who for various reasons lay heyoewi the me eh of Government tehrf. The fund was masacml 
by a central committee at Madras. FavonraN* nine in Seemlier 1877 led to a rapid decline in 
tbe number <4 persons dependent on State relief, anti tills dimiution steadily continued daring 
the m at three ninths la January l8;3 however prices b-tgan again to rue. and towards the 
beginning of March fresh works hid to be started in Brllnry nnd North Arvot. Relief operations 
may be -aid to have teen finnli)- brought to n tkee in Oct ode r 1878. 

THE ANGUCAN CHURCH. 

A irriew i)ai*nj with the work and pregres. of the Anglian Brandi of the Catholic Church 
in the Madras Presidency (hoeing the past fifty year- divides itself trader two heads 1— the Church, In 
its minietratinna to the European pupulntico , and the Cbtith in its Missiceiary (hander toward* 
the people of the land. It wos within the iimlti of the future diocese cf Madras that the East led-a 
Company Sr* ratxbliihed itwlf in into ; Ini far silty years there was no visible token that the 
British sailers hod uny rdigicc nt oil 1 and it wra not until 16S: that tie first braiding ia India foe 
Divine wwship. occotding to the rites of tie Anglo-Cuholi: CJmrch, was opened m Feet -St. 
George. In cue of the enrheit clutter* Of the *• English Company trading to the Fast Indies," 
beurng date tbe Sth September 169^ 1M1 provision was cade “ Aid we do hereby will nnd 
appoint, that tie said CerafBoy hereby erUlli*. and tieir successors shall constantly rraiaain, a 
minister and schoolmaster in every garrison ami aopaior factory, which the some Comoro)- ce 
that succasurs shall hive in the East India, <e inter pons within the l.mia nforesaid i nod shall 
nlso in such garrisons and factories respectirely provde, or set apart, a decent and ctnvesriea place 
for Dhine service only." Nor was the Old Company altogether unmindful of tbe religious welfnro 
of its native sorants, ns the charter goes on to ray “ And w-e do further will ond nppeint that 
ail such Ministers ns shall be seat to reside >a India, t4 aforesaid, shall be obliged to learn, within 
one year after their anisnl, the Portuguese language, ind stall apply themselves to I ram the native 
language of the coxntry where they shall reside, the heller to enable them to ii struct the Gcnioco 
that thill be the seeraati ce slaves of the mint Company, ce of their agents, in the Protestant 




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r*ug;ca~ Hie suppl) MiLcter*. or Chaptaatf, a the eirly day?, inths to !mt« been propor- 
ixced to rhe w of the Jmml gpnUoiu or Utiofic*, tnd the Chif£im* %y appoint*! were pketd 
co a feeding with the Military Officers of the Comp* tv’* *fc?vioc. In 1836 the cumber of Chaptais? 
ranctioned was 23. In 1854. 35 regular ChApUioi were allowed, and a proeiiion wm «de for 
mperacmtmri« if retired, while four yean Uux tie number wis ioermi to 40, which number 
remains unnltenrf to the, present date. 

The history of the las! fifty yew n cimost the history cf the Ephoapate in the Diocese of Madras. 
It was but two jean tefocc the accession of the Queen Empress that the Anglican esubthhment in 
India was strengthened by the dmdon of the vise Diocese of Calcutta. Tiur diocese then indedsd 
Ceyico, aD Brilwh nibjVcts withio the luaits of the East India Company, and in islinds nonli of 
the eqaatcc, nnd all place Ur.uetn :!»e Cape of Good Hope aoi Mtgellui's Straits. New Scoth 
Wales, and its dependencies— an Area which since then has beta subdivided into thirty Bishopric*. 
In 1835 the Pre&dctcy of Madras. with the Island of Ceytcc, was constituted a Bishop’s See ; and. 
on J—e 14th, the Venerable Darnel Come, then AwMmcm of Calcutta, was oicsemted irct 
Bihop of Madrts. His Episcopite was bo; a short one; for he Iinded in Madras ca the 24th of 
October, 1835, and died on the 5th of Kebrcary 1S37. The friend of Henry Martyo. Thonusec. 
Brown, and Bcchaaan, himtfef cmirtrn: ktnc4ig the Chaplains of the East India Comp cry foe hii 
raU*;c«*ry real, hi* career if short, wt* «cAl, and the hetcUfal mirble stune by Weeks to his 
memory in St. Geo**’* Calhodrai, Malra*, as wall is the Grammar School m Black Towa. Madras, 
whkh bears his Dime, are testamoiaes to the affectionate regard in which be was held by all ciimr*. 
On the 20th of Jane, 1837, the See of Madras was vacant, but in the reoccds of the Archdeaconry, 
there is the acknowledgment of a loyal Address from the Archdeacon and cier^y of Madras on the 
occasion of Her M*ic*y’« Ac « wn to the TVoae, which Address was very gracso.ii’y received by 
Her Ma;t»ty. Bl.hop Corrla’ft surccsvjr was the Right Rrr. J. G. T. Spencer. D.D.. consecrated 
I9<h cf Notember, 1S37, tut apparently losuned until the 4th of November, 1S3S. Soon liter 
fcij arrival he m*!c a v^tatlo® tour 00 the Malabar <01*, iadudicg also Travirare aid Ti rwvdly. 
This wil the first regular risk die Mrsaiois there tod ever received from a Bishop* In his charge, 
cWrored «: P.UmratuJi on Janosry 15th. 1S41, 10 the Misuucary Cter^ cf the Church c»f 
he remark"!. "The COJMry U not yet ready for a native MiniHiy. (he hope ;nd object of esr-y 
Christina friarf of Indio." (At the present date there are I«3 n«ti*e clergymen In the Diocese of 
Madras.) lie ttogied in 1849, aod «« neOMskd by the Right Kr>. Thomu Deiltiy, D.D.. who 
wu cxcereratrd a: Lambeth :nd December, 1849. IntUflcd u M'llm In J February, 1S50, and 
died a: Madras an the fch Maiifc. 1S61. He «" followed by the H«ht Kr>. Frederick Cell. D.D., 
cos* Ciuted 29th June. :S6t, and initalled at Madras 37th Noreober, itel. fcihop Cell is the 
petti! occupant of the See of Madras, aid his Bishopric cowers more than half the period nnder 
retie*. 

The fcoBdlng of die Bishopric of Madras noc only stimd op itrerw in Cbaich -ori. hnt was 
instrammal In aaniog nr» astocies uad institationt In tSjS !»» Sceirtira were founded, «fckh 
have dont, and continue to do, fic-d work in the Dceeee. About the ytor 1845 * was see 

on foot by the Chaplain of St. Matthias’ Vepery, on the basis of the Pastoral A»t .Sodrtj In England, 
to meet the tpliilei) wants of the Europeans and Eneiish-speaking people throsiglmut the Pretidenci. 
nol piueidol for by the EsahlishmenL At this lime the Chaplains octet few, arc their week «-aa 
confined to the Coveentnent centra, whilit the Missionariee wtc- alnex adusively engaged In 
erangehiinc the name pefuUrinn. To meet these spsrihal wants the Madras AdStioaal Clergy 
Sxiely and the Vidus Diotaan Church Baildiig Society oeie cilletl Into oBle&cc. To the 
latter may In allrihsitcd seme of the best speeioas of ecclesia-i iotl architecture in the Diocese, and 
u lipetus that wu glyen to Church building ta general There are few stations at the present 
date which do nut psweaa eltha new ce taiored chnches in mom MMON worthy of their porj* **. 





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la 1S3; there were ecly sis church* 10 the Anglxin Chants in the town ot Madras i 

they now number Itertwn. Of ihe new churches hull! wiltiin (he In* fifty (c.r. us lie Presidency 
it may he siBroienl to mention, Bcfiruro, Trlnsulgherry, Chuddetgbil, Wxlrair. Riyir.mundry, 
Dowlisshuenm, Ccoonlj, Bcrhampoce. N cl lore, Kurcool, Coddipih, Chldasr, Mysore. Madura, 
three in BirjoV**, Coimbatore, Salem, Ycreaad, Cconoor, two it OotKUMad. Kaagleny, 
bendes the seven il ready mentlonod In the City <i Madras. the list of 41 W»C » «" tl>un!s it 
Wellington . 

The work of the Adelitkmil Clergy Society his been to supplement the work of the GoTerr.Eer.t 
EuiUlabinca;. Closely connected with this work hit been that of the Coloaltl and Conlioentel 
Church Society. In ocramccriiairm with the Vepery Pircoral Ail Society, and with the cord id 
m [port c i the Bishop and cicrgy, tie Scciety corrrreomd work in 1850 by sending a liy sgent to 
help the Chaplain of Vepery, end 1 clergymen to moel the wants at the large D'uiriw ironed 
Chinudripetta ard Mount Send. Christ CWli -n hnUt in 1S51 under the Ccocr.teee ounces, 
and wns opened on the l*t of JiMnry, 1S53. The presrautbn was secured to the Colonial oed 
Continental Church Sccwty. In tS6i the M ideas Additional Clergy Society end the CokmlsJ 
and Contra citnl Society were amaljucited. rad unci! 1S67 the feikiwixg stations were aided with 
clerical or l«y help 1— Christ Chnrch, Madm, JcAn reriera’s, Sl Molthias' Vepery, Fori Sl 
G eorge, Pulicat under St- GoMge's Cathedral, Bangalore Fart, C«hin, Shewsrvy H-ls, Cannanore. 
Wynnsd, Nell ore, and KuracoC Since then the Ceraoiltee hi- been padmlly relieved of its 
responsibility, and at the peered time the only nations worked in connection with it ire Midrai 
in) Cochin, the Heme Society ccntribulirg nil atonal grant at R*. «.ooo, end providing outfits aai 
paaoge for the clergy sent to -apply those (data. The Add! Loral Clergy Society was resuscitated 
io 187J. and ho- at the prrs.M time a clergymin in the Wynsad, rad ot Xndura, and hope, shortly 
to place owe at Nclloee. Ihe liberality of Ike shareholder- of the Madras Rrriwny Coapsay 
mi>v*« (ho Hi, hop to employ three Ctririilns wbxe d«ty it s to travel orac the priTscijnl lines, 
and devote lie -hole a ! their lime to the spiritual wants of the rw/d-r/i of the Com|isny. Boole* 
these Chaplains, eitinc ec the regular establishment, or providal by Local or Hoes* Fund', Govern- 
meat pants ia aid provide f:< c'ergyrocr. it the fulh>wlng itaiiaa, who, in idditica to thtir own 
regular duties, giro English rorvir*M to tbuw -ho rrn_lr* them .-St. Thomd Madras Tnojotbnt, 
h’egacotam. Tanjore, St. Thotnai' Oc<icsra*-M (far *!• months 111 the year), Fort Church, Pnr^ale*e, 
ltd Tntkorm. The clergy ministering to European congregaticos hue mure thin doubl'd in 
number in the fifty year*. Well-fitted Chirehrs are now found in numbers of station! where there 
were none in 183T, i-well as Asylums, Orphtrages, Schools. Temperance Societies. Guilds, itrd 
A— ociatkos Church machinery which had co esiscKe io 1S37 is now actively nl work, oral 
show* Ural thr pragrtsi. which is the most diilinguithicR nark of the reign of Her Majesty, has 
encoded to Church wort in the Diccne cd Madras. 



THE GOSPEL PROPAGATION SOCIETY. 

In the year iS:6 the Miswos tt the Midras Presidency prvricoily ecu read with the Society 
for PromcCirg Christian Knowledge were trar.- 4 -rrd to the car* of the Society fat the Proprgstion 
of tb« Gospel, though th* forme: Society dkl not tiro ta ennlr.bulc to their srppott. In 1836 
there were -even star fans occupied by the litter SccMty in Madras Presidency, sit, Vcp-rj and its 
vicinity. Cuddakue, Ncgipatnm, Taejar*, Trichinopoly, Thsnavally, and Bangalore The number 
of perwtn hdrxcing to th* congregations wru 1 1,743, '■ M the number cf children in th* whoola 
w*. 3,15s In lh« Sirne yrar the PrccMewcy wsa ccnstlcnte! a separate diorev. ami from that 
period a progressive Iniprovcmcnt commented. Greater vigour was thrown into toe operntaiu of 
the Society, tho MMoaniy DifSrkW were nidi sided ami note ctfcaoii superintendaca was 




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effected. In 184a, the ro-aioa of die Tied Prayer Book was romwcocel ■, ami it wis completed 
in about fonr yeora la t 8 <* there were 30 stations oroipied. exclusive of Tinnevdly, comp.Hi.ing 
iSo village, and 18 Missionaries ; but in 1851 several p’aco uore givni up by the Sonet/ leasing 
the following places on their la:— Vepeiy, with its Missionary Institution and n Grammar 
School ; St. Thome; Vulhvcrain; OnUafaie, ; Bangalore 1 Sccnderabad ; Tanjora ; BodaSur; 
Caeendagudy ; Aneytuda i VoluTumm, with its Seminary i C cm. to comm ; Erergalore ; 
Trlehlnapoly ; aid Madura. 

The Mluioni of the Society ore now arranged oto three Di'lsioas :-/W Dmsuw 
Tinncreily and Ruined. Oilrn>» r— Trfchliopolcy, Eroogalore, Ariyalar. Solem. 

T injure. VerflupuraiD, Ccextaocoum, Caremdagidy, Anlcada, Negopatam, Nacgoor atd 
Traraqacbar. Tkiri Pima™ : Mctyalpid, Kaliapad, Kumool and Nandlil ; Scconderabad j 
Bangalore ond Oovxe; Madras o»nrliing Vecery, Egroore and Si Tboraf, uid CirJdalorc. j 
The First Droioo »C1 be Dated erf in Hotter page. In the Second Division there are now 
(iSeen Native clergy, atd 5,367 ChrotlMN of -torn a, TO “< communicant*. In ihe Third 
Divaiic there are five Kalive elergy, and 7,994 Cliristiare, of wluw 3 ,<xo ore commanlcmts, 
besides 3,428 citecbtsens. Benda this geographical diitributic® of Hiwxn Into three divisions, 
they nay alio le financially classified ai fallows t—Mwicca which hare no appropriate find, of 
their own are whcaly depeolriv. on the general fund, nod upon Real or other contribution. ; 
Minions, Seminaries and SchoeU which, while they hire rome income erf (heir own. require to he 
•u(Tplemeoted from He general fond, upon which they are partially dependent ; and Minion, which 
•re aoppoctod ctairely hy their own lundl The Nat->e Church ii learning to becore mote self- 
•op poling, and It paomlus In lira to become entirely independent of help horn England. The 
Eeungalorc Mes&xi, which was con.romcfd la 1830. acl was teemed into a distinct m twice ia 1843. 
ti >n «U*ot cl the old Uoooa oraSUilioJ in that town by the venerable Dr. Swartz in 1 Jd6. 

For fourteen years tie Rev. Dr. H. Bower was returned in the Society's reports as 
"unaltachnt," h« semcet having hero IrirArrod to the Madras Auxiliary Biolc Society fee the 
revision of the Tamil b.cdr. This work occupied hit whole time and attention fee thirteen years. 
The work which was commenced m Mirth 1S58 was completed in April 1S71 ; and Dr. Bower’, 
sorrier* wot then ogagid for the table* of the TamU Prayer Boot He woi afterwards 
apeccntod to the Trlchkopcdy Mission, where a good deal of his time was spent in cluing the 
Prayer Book. After leaving Trlchiiaopaly he took up work first ia Tinncirlly, and afterwards in 
Madras, and died in 1885. At Trkhlaopoly and’ Erungaloic the Society has Boys’ and Girl ’ 
Bouding ScWs. heakle* numnoui (Xlicr .chads. The Tsnjoce MUalon, which at one time was 
In a aery flouilihlng condition, having four European elegy, tire Native clergy, aryl coe European 
layman wceking la dlSereeit diltricti at the a»me time, unfartumte.y became gradually weaker. Of 
htr, bnweaer. the Miv.ro ho ban placed 00 a much mor« satisfactory foaing. and there are now 
fire Native clergy, indwiang one at NangOOr. The Vediarporana Semina.) -as closed in 1875. and 
the Mholarahipa and grant, utariael to it were transferal a few yrara later to 1 Trainlag Inslttution 
at Tarywe. The Coddalor* MroUoa dare-c f»r lock, the eddrat tombatcoe In Old Town beag dated 
1683. The Miedon haa had truth property bequeathed to it. The lltag.Vxe M«*ion is mainly a 
Native Fastomte with an out-station it Oosocc*. Salem is also s Native Pastorate. 

The Telugu Missions of the Society commenced nboat thirty three year. ago. The pioneers erf 
tb* Mlsafao gave all their time to preaching nnd coaverdcg with enquirers, to texfi-.ng the 
congregations, to bedding sthoolrotms and prayer hocses, A Boanliog School wa. soon Waited at 
Mutyalpod, b which yoiTtf non are trained to to Teochcra and Schcclmt-trrv Tie Padre! 
valley is now ocespied by the Kalapad Misiica. This valley is separated from the plain in which 
Mutyalpod lies by extensive ranges of lofty hills, and by yanjlc some thirty mils broad, abounding 
ia tiger and cbecta. The -otk has been very successful in this valley, and specially in ibeCuntbum 




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Til nh- Where ill 1S61 there were but four congregitioal am! »!*:: jco recent converts, there are 
now 49 congregations and 5.066 ccas-erts, of whom 1,57* u> luprlsel. ini the rest catreliumcitt. 
It fin its BaariUag School far training Nathe Teacher*. At Nandlel the S.P.G. hire juri opened 
» Training InBltatwa (at Native Teichecs, of uico it it hoped tome will in time enter the 
Ministry. 

St. Thomas’ Minion at Secunderabad .» fint 05rr.nl b j the S.P.G. in |S|* There. to 
lour prior till station!. Or, Seeanderahe), Chudderghaut, Hobs rare, and Trioulghmy. Secuotera- 
bail being the brad station cl the Minion. The difficulties of the week in this Minion ire arath 
grratet than elsewhere owing to the different language! rpoken by tire people. It it quit* » 
common thing to find hoys in one schcei speaking Hinduitir.i, Telnga, Tamil and a little EngliA. 

In the town of Madras there are non three Districts r— St. Paul’s Vcpcry ; St John's, Egmjre ; 
usd St. TWf. the Vepery Mission is prnly supported hy (hr Geriche Paid, being tbe interest 
upon a seen -A R*. 77,500 left by the Re*. Mr. Gericke for the henrfit of the Vcpcry Mkaoa, and tbe 
Negipitam Mission. A Handing School, bcirirg the mine of the Gcrirfce’s i load, is oaupisd by 
thirty hoys meet of whom ate stndeats at the Veprry High School ; and every yeu scvrrni avia- 
tions hive to be refired for win: of oaxnntn^hlion The Vepery Mission Auxiliary Assoanlioa of 
which one object is to nect the ipicitml and tempera! want. of the mission rod congregation, hu 
been in existence (or thirty-eight years and ha. greatly helped In the working of the mission. The 
educational instcutions of the S.P.G, are the Tanjore Collie, tin Trxhincpcly College, tbe Vepery 
High School. md the Nandial Turning Institute*. The Vepery High School was <c*rneiio-d on 
the IJth Jamiaty |S0(. In Jare t88o the Tau,ore High School wns raised to the poiitioii of a tint 
class Ccflege, and a B.A. da* »n opened the fcflowing nceuh. The Trichino(”)ly High School 
»'• founded is 1S6J. >rri raised to a seond grid* College 1S65. Fee twenty seats it contiored to 
1* the only To*! ilation in TlfcMnopol, aSonl.trg Instruction to this slandacd coder European man.gc- 
ment. The College u.s raired to the ffret grade In 1B3. AD three laKitnticne hare bees wceldng 
very •ucveufitl’y, cm of <h.-m at a .try .mill ** to Che Society, nod one bren sell allotting. 

Thr Biahopof Madras b the Pr.ri.Hnt of the Msi-as Diccesaa Committee, and tic Arcbdraccn 
aid Bishop Caldwril ar» the Vleo-Fn-Muia. The Secretaries to the Committee during the laa 
(Kly years have been thr Rev. A. K. Sytwrab, the Rev. E Jenoyn. che Rev. J. M. Sliachnn (now 
tk-bxpnf Rangoon), the Rev. G. Billing, now Secretary In CalcitU. and tho Rer. W. Heitor, the 
pornl holder of th» efiee. bev.ral Acting S«relarieshare held office daring difcretf vacancies. 

THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 

The p regress of the Society's work in Southern ladii has been great during the l« fiffy years 
One entire new Mission — that to the Telugrr. -has been famed, tod in all the older Miirscew the 
week hn g radially eatcaded, whilst within the lost few years c much sounder system of orginisatioei 
ho. been introduced, givng power to, and placing responsibility on tbe tacee advanced Christian 
ecrgregatkirn Indeed-the chief feature ol the Minion in Madras (which dates (roa i8i<) is the 
fact that, with the exception of die Mctnmaadu Mnricc, the week is new wholly carried on hy 
Native Chri-tian*. Tee Madras C M.S Nathe Church Conned, of which tie Rev. W. T. 
Sartfrunudhtm, ».n.. a the Chaimur. admbUen die .Haas of che Tamil Make in Madras, St. 
Thoraar' Mount, Pilsremm, Pulioat, and PoOnsanallee. lie grant in aid receired firm the Society 
is nnrsjnlly reduced, and the Control is thus on the way to fcocoro; ent.rely independent of foreign 
ail. It ccetsequcody forms the nearest approach y« made In any Marions connected with the 
Anglican Church in South lido, to a National Native Church of India. In the year 1S56, the 
Hams Sd»H was opened by the Million, >n Madras, and, thongh for many yesrs it had to straggle 
against prejudice, it is now a popular School amongst Mohimnedus. Fifty years npo there were na 




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Native Clergymen » (ho Mission ; tie Ageoto numbered Ift ; (he Native Christians 800 ; the Schools 
16 . and tie Scholw* Spa Now there ares Native Ctegymen i SS Apnte j l,J 4 » Nallv.ClaUdans; 
a; Schools ; and 1,452 Scholir*. Mr*. SatthUrndham, and (lie wises of (hr other Fw 01s c«upy 
tbeir time ia Zenana sl-itlng, and In (hi* way thousand* of girls anil •iinro aie tneght in 
srhooli. and in their homes. 

The -eric of the Society in Tra.-mcor* csnn.eeool is 1S16. The object of the Minion »ns to 
benefit the Syria Cbnrch, not by interfering «ith ka liberty to ordain rites and <ert*“nici. lot to 
enable it to reform ob-sci. and ta abolish *npm*lilcua peaitires. Ccfceel Miinn* t!>e British Re- 
silient « TrcTandrum, t«i a greu Isccre.t la this movement, and l)r ptuonl College at Cottnyam 
ls>Kely owes its endowment to his imlacofc. For a time (he plan ptopaaol uoriced •'ell. Fit in 
iSjj, the year of Her Majesty's Accession. it was fonntl ncce*»ry to change the pciiry hitherto 
pitted, and from that lime tbe Mmioa ioi icted iodependnatly of the Syrian Cbrreh. No attempt 
is trade to withdraw Syrians from their own ancient Church. hut if nay prefer to join |F» Anjlicin 
oxnmuaic* they are waived. Some (honsandi of Sjtian* have thus joined the Mission, ar.1 a con- 
sideioble number hss* bren erdainrd hy Anglian Bishops. This has happrttsd withut any 
weakmim of 6ierdly feeling boa era the Syriias and the MiMiorarlei In fact, there is mot* 
ondUUty row that each body vorhs independently thon when there *0 on attempt «t ro-opwraiinn 
One effort of rim wert of the Mission has beer, to eocoirage a small reforming party in the Syrian 
Church itself, but of late yrnrs this psrty hot lost rather th-vn gained grosnd. 

The priKi|«l .ration of the TrjviiKore Mission is CoHayam. a place in a b-antiful sitaanon. 
•hoe thttv arc a Colltge, a Divinity Scb»l, a Mission Bros, and Girls' Seb-ok. Alleppie is the 
<U«t Mission .Station, siyd the lstmt addilmo (o the mode carried on them S a Mission to the 
Leper*. It U pcoprurd to erect a Hospital foi them in connexion with It. The Maharajah of 
Travancnre has made a large donalU* to it. The late Res-. Henry Riher, a seo of one rf three 
Mbwimories who trrivrf abut sialy yew. ago, rat with great lucres* amongst the Aryans, a 
tribe living 00 the slope* of the wnt.rs ghsuf.. The lower clasps H»l been, from time im- 
Memorial, twch oppressed in Trasantcee. Their audition is now much ameliorated. This is 
partly da. to the influent, of the Uris*.. Irs the adjoining Slat, of Cochin. Trichnr and 
Kaoir.ha'om are the chief Mission Stations. From the cuiMseocerteot of the Mi-Ion tlie Bishop of 
Madras eiercised eptioijnl jurisdiction Over the Mission in the two Statr. cf Traviacore and 
Cochin ; but * 1879 '-ho Rev. J. M S|«chly was consecrate.! (he (m Bishop of the Anglican 
Chords in Tmv.Kor. ami Cochin. In :8Ss. the Re> K. Koshi and the Re». J. Calry sum 
appointed Archdeaows* of the new Di«c*. Fifty ye.™ ago there wee in this Mission 6 Kropran 
MtaMOuis. no Native Clergyrrci, ; 63 Native Agent. ; no Convert* : 54 Schools ; amt 1,836 
Scholaiv Now there art 8 European Missionaries; 15 Native Clergymen ; 148 Ageni. ; 19,74* 
Christians and Catechamtas; 131 Scbosi. ; 3 , $37 Scholar*. These, ns in ether puts of the 
Society’s Minions in South India, th* system of Church Coiacils ha. beec introduced, aail the con- 
grogationi are bring trained to sec the oUig-.ico they are uadcr to s.ppori their own native pasloi*. 

Tlie Telssa Mission c# the S.ckty was commenced la 1841. 1 : was the snleot with of Dr. 
Corrir. fctt Hilltop of Madrat, to s:e some mission -or 1 , amongst the TeWgtw bol ha died In iS}6 
bsfccs) anjehing Conld b« done. Others, however. «•>» up the cause. *>1 a nai of/2,o» was 
raised b>- Civil and Military offiotr. tx the purpose of fcuciing a Minion School In Masulspatim. 
Im iS|t, the Rev. T. T. Ncble, of Cambridge, and the Rev. H. W. Foe. of Orfonf, arrived. Tnc 
fetmer at once opened th« scbtol sow well Vdowp as the Noble College, the utlvei devoted himself 
to esangeltstie work amccipt the people. Mr. Foi rerosiped in tbr M-sslun coly three or four 
years, nod, recording horse, died in i?<S. He -ns n Rngby boy, and the present Bishop cf Mntlras, 
uls: a Ruglxnn, aiarlod iht Rugby- Fox Memorial Fund, siibscrilerc to which ore peeaent and oM 
Rugby hoys. This Fond supports a Vice-Friocipd, cal I id the Rugby-Fox Master. A Missionary 





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Kimoo in conncctlm with It Is pteadied annually in Rn;>y Scowl Oapel, srut Rigby hoy* 
contribute lo tbe Iua.Ii o f the C'tncs »ntl spt.rts club in the NcW« CcOege. A orMdrrjblc number 
of Brahmin* have, through the imtnxtion received in the Noble Cdi-gr, tweorne Ckristlan*. aed 
several of them ire now ordained Minions rid. The iite Rev. V!. Rntnam win one of the meet 
prominent of there. He wag baptised in 1S51, onlitneti in iSis. and died in 1886, after a moil 
useful and eaentpl ary life. Before be became 1 convert, he invited a lt*iy, Wt* Darling, to 
teach hia wife. This a at the lira Mlem|t at Zensaa work in tbe locality, nnd feu yean after 
nothing norecculd ho done. Now tier* i. * Urge number of C»ae Glrli' Schools in Masuli- 
patam, and the -Ilf culty A not to gee puplb tot teseber*. MMslipatam U a principal station 
of tho Church of England Zenana Minion, and Ha year vorse J.$OD Hindi Mire and girl* received 
instruction there There arr alio a Training InitllutMi for Agents and Schcoltnasten, and as 
eaoeilem Boarding School foe Girls— the Sharkey Memorial Scbtol— which owes its present High 
position to the labours. of Mr*. Podfield. A ccniert horn Ulia>, the Rev. Jani Ali, after a success- 
ful career at Camtwidgr, i. new crewed In a Ml-ilon to Mohammedans In CHcntu. Tbr 
l'rinei|>ali of the Noble College hive beeo the Revs. R T. Noble, J Sharp, K. N. Hedges, and 
C. \V. A. Clarke, tbe present inoaabeot Of the Rugby-Fat-Mistcre, the Rev. A. W. Boole <*as 
afterward! consecrated 1 Bishop in Jatun. The Rev W. G. Peel is the pretest Mailer. 

The Telega Mnica his hitherto botn confined ro the Kuna and Godivery Colfoetoretes, 
though within the Hr! year or two some ttntion in the Ninm's Do* Inlara hive been formed. 
Atrmremcnt? are bring made to occupy Kainmarrett » Hie centre of a vw Mission DUul In 
1857. the Rrv. W, F. N. Alexander, Trinity College. Dablin, amred. Hi* work hiu beet In 
Ellcce, 1 station opesoi in 1854. He still remains at bis post, as vigorous a ever, to that 
District atone there are sow 1,45; Chnsdans, ir.d 638 cilerbiaens. The Bislop of Madras In HI* 
rrernt tour OMfirmod a$c person* in this district alone. Two large churches, rod minerals school 
building*, bear uitne.* toMi. Alc.sodrt's practical skill and foresight Toe Mission in Berwick 
was commenced in aSsS. T>«rO is a C «d High Sciod thr.o, from wiirh s*roal Brahmin converts 
line hern aide. Connected with Si* Mwconls l)«t </ the Kighaviparom district, formed in tSjl. 
TiOgre.- lie re ha. Urn rapid. There are now 1,44* c-imvrt* ; and wlirn the present cateehumms 
hove, after clue isstnirainn, been tuptired, there will be more than J.cxcx Tbe Rev. J. .Slone wi- 
th* Mls-iomry here for many yearn. He erected 1 large and lands,:.** stone efcurtb in the village 
of Raghavapuam, capable of ftoMin; M< ortnen hundred people. Tbe Dumratgodetn Miscion wi. 
commenced In 1861 Sir Aithir Cotton, -lire ergig.nl on the Godavery irrigation works, urgeii 
the Society to do toroellilng for the Koi-, a brarch of the Gond trlUc. Before the Society coald ad. 
Captain |now Major-Genem!) tla^, RE., had employed is spue lime r teaching ail who cared to 
learn about the Christian religion. A young Kshatriy*. employed in the C<csm«*uiit Deportment, 
became a oanren, and was biptired .a i83o. The Xftsasa wns seen ifterward* eommencetl, r-»l 
Raru, the etcvcri referred to, joined in 1863, oas ordained in 187s. i-<! it Still tf« (trident pasCor 
of the native dsorcb la Dununagudem. The p’aoe H unhealthy, bat the Rev. J. Cain lias bten aid.: 
to mide liter* many y reus, and mikes Iceg Icon, oct»oj»tnlod by Mm Cain, hr: lb» Uttnior, 
where the Kois priscipilly res de. Mrs. Cain B proficient in tie Koi inngnige. and bnrg also 
clever al medicine, has obtained reatorkr.ble iaStcnOl nir-.rg the Koi women. Thr Church of 
England Zenana Mission has also established a Mrdical Mhsi.m at Dammagadetn. Forty-i' ) vir- 
ago this Mtotoo was foundc’, and so recently as 1851 there were in it no Motive Clergymen. Thou 
llu Agent* numbered 13; the native Chtiniini and Cateckumem, 60 i lie ScVols 3, and tbr 
Scholin r J6. Now time »rr 0 Nath* Clrr^ymca ; «?9 Agents : 7,843 Cfiriituss aid CatecVrosu . ; 
133 School* ! and 3,163 Scholar-. In : recetr tow. the li-iop of Mmlris centirmrd no let. than 
941 present in the Mission. In ei.h Wllricl, * Cbuch Council, composed of narivr clngy and 
laity, has hern formed. Each of these bJdkt Ins tertain udaiiaistra'ire fimaiare committed to it, 




MlMlon. in Tnn*»«Ur.l Maim JtMUt Rttmfut J IS 



and It in » large Client responsible lor t»« finsscial working of the Mhakn In iti cvvn dt:*.tiee. The 
grant-in-aid given by the Society (or povtoral work It slowly dieresusg, thus evoking a Kiiir. of tdf. 
reliance, evangelistic ardour, icd udminiltratlve skill, amongst a small be! ruin' church which had 
t» existence forty jean ago. 

The work of the Society ia the District of Tmnetelly i. referred tn «> anther page. 

Il is only within the hast twtuty yean that much peogret* in the directlio of edaciting Hindi 
« Mnmlnioi girls in Eciana. In, been snide. The yarn#* of all th« Societies engaged in this 
work In Southern India r. lUl Inure ns the Church of England Zcsarus Mi. .ion. Il works it 
connection with the Chunk Mlnkaary Society. Is is now in ihe tooth yen of it. aisicnce, ud 
hat tt week in Jodis. 77 tady missionaries, with 4S Eurasian aed Eurcpun weivtanlr, and 3*9 
Mitc-womra ami teatheu. Of this body there ire at work ia SoWh India «o !«. than a English 
Udits w—.ral of whom are honorary workers, 13 assistant's, oral 147 Bible- women and leeches, 
lit* following are the chief stations DummcgtiJec. EUcee, Beawada, Mawitipiun, Madras, 
Owacacuac, Trick**, Trevandmm, Pahmrxetah, and North Tinxevdly. Aid a aba given to wwfc 
earned on by voltmlary htlpers u JiggwpeU, Atnaloeur, Pocomailee, am! Cottajam. Ihangilore 
or Mysore mil «i*o he cccnpkcd u’a new station. The later, returns show that 1,093 heuaes are 
regularly iialted, ted that there are to scVjofa with 2, $45 pipils. Toe income of the Sacety in 
Exfiluvi is /2j.oco, of which .Inol /5.0M t» -pent tn the Diocese of Msdru. P* sum c< 
£l.$co ruael In the Misskms thcroseires is 1 good evidence of th' appre«*rtlon that reaMents ia 
ladia have of the week done. The Bishop of Madras a th« Pnjtfcknt of lie Local Committee, 
rr>: the Arcbfcion the Vice President. Tire Rev. H. Arden, M.A., •» the first Secretary, and 
baa teen euoceeied by the Rev. E. Sell. B.D. 

Tbe foliowine MiW mmie. h..e arsed x. Secretaries to the Cho-th Misdonsry Society tn 
Madras, during the last fifty vv.rir— Tbe R«v. J. T.citr, BD. ; T. C. Rr«ltid, B.D, i J. Mealy, 
B.A. ; W. Knight- M A. ; x>A P. S. Rojtton, V A. (now Bishop of Mauritius); Mr. T. J ford, 
now Chief Jvstxe cc Singapore ; the Res*. W. Gray, >!. A. ; J. Barton, M. A. j D, J. Barry, Ll.A. i 
D. Finn, M.A. ; A. J. Hard™, M.A. ; and F- Sell, H.D., the present holder of the cdf>*. 

MISSIONS IN T 1 NNEVELLY. 

The S.P.G. Mission in Tn&rwlly may be said to date from l8?o. when the Mm. already 
commenced by Swattr, the most memorable nt« in the history of the Prototant Mitilnn. In 
Scuthera India, tcck tr. otganiwd ahijw ty ike formation c t n sresll congregation, at PaboiCMU 
under Swnrtt's superintendtsate. He waafoitowo! by Jacmcke, Rcnea. anc Ition, German Mb- 
acearles, thm by Carnmea, who hod been td noted 1! Bishop’s Ceflrgr, Calmtta. He was 1 
nan of much energs, and has left his mark in Tinnoveliy. There !s a brief raiment on record of 
the Strength Of Ihs Hnnsrelly Mission in 1S31 : tnptised mnobm nf congregatloni 4,352, children 
in schools 2159. The number of girls in the schools was only 6 . Tint waa a day of very small 
things. Three are at fervent. In oonncctic® with the ram. Mission, 566 reuptgatfoon t 
m embers of congregation, »S77, d whom 29.656 ore lofIMd, the rest being carechrmens 
Children in school nunucr 8,517. of "hem 2,4:5 0 re girls. This inctelct Hsmn.d. In Misfon 
Colleges and Schools there are 425 boys ; there me 416 giris in (raiding Khrol* 

Th-s everything connected wiib the M^aico hta increased tenfold during th« fifty yean of 
Qreee Vldork’a :e«{n. In the l egicing of the jear 184s, tbe Miziccs m Tinnev.lly r.e.lvol a 
r«t fieri Btshup S fewer, tb; cut vint they had 4V« reteived fror a Bishop. Towarl* the clo,o 
of the sasae scu the Rev. R. Caldwell, afterward, Biaiop Caldwell, arrived in Tmnnclly. He 
commroceil bis laboora at Idaiyungtidi, which b Mill mtdrr ha special care, btr. for some year* [oU 
he has made Taticorin hit heul^ianeu. In 1843 tin ItwttBloo wsa aencerued at Sawycrptnam 
by Dr. G. U. Pope. 0 name which will always be remembered for the uainisg np of Mission 




ji6 Madras fubilet Relr&sfitdi. [Mlaatona la TUsaeveUy. 



Agcats. This rupplitsl » want which hid long l«i felt Most of the pnpiU, as *xo as they left 
were employed in the M»»;« »* Catechists and Schoolmasters. whilst student* of superior attain- 
menu were drafted to Madras to SbIUWi Gardena, where they enjoyed the advantage of being 
trained by the Re*. A R- Syninoria, one of the hesr educationists Southern India has sera. After 
Dr. Pop- It*, the Itnlttutlnn tame omle/ the rare uf variocs Priodpia, the ehUf of whom woe 
Mr. Huxtnbie, i.'ter»nid. lli-bripol Maminas, and Mr. Brolhttton, who* attainments and chnracter 
■ere commemorated at Cambridge by '<< foatr 3 aiicQ of an Oriental Scholarship tearing hii move. 
During the Principalship of Mr. Sharrodi, the present heal of the College, the College Depart- 
■neat war transferred to Tutlcorln, a much more Important place than Sswjcrpiram, in accordance 
with a recommendation of the perrenl BM»p «f Calcutta, -ho visited Tiauevelly a. Metropolitan 
In tSSl. It hat since been ia»d to the rank of a College of the fiat grade, teaching up to the 
it. A. Hand aid, and yews by year ll la growing In eficieney. It hat now the advantage of haying a 
Wrangler at Vine- Principal. It war thmugh the effona of It it hop Caldwell, alter whom the CcUege 
11 turned. ttut the large and commodious College bcildliga were purchased rtr/l prcrratol to tie 
S.P.G. A specially of the College * the prominence given in it to Christian teaching. It may 
fairly be described re the moat dlstinolvcly Christian College in the Presidency. Almoit every 
College anti High School m the Presidency has received its Christian Master* from Sawyer* 
pa ram, or Tntienrin. 

A Girls' Hoarding fvchocd was ocetiornced at Idaiynngndi by Mrs. Caldwell in |8«, followed 
by similar rehooii :n ocher places; ihc then also introduced lacornnkirs *r»«!git I he Booten, a 
branch ol induury which peoved a great success, aed is ctrrie! on to the l*&cnt day. This hu 
provided »xt»ld« *r»plcymcnt for hundreds of naive wotien, eepeciCly wiilowi. The Metropolitan 
of India. Bishop Wilaon, vidted Tlarevrily in 1841-4*. 

In lSjy Ht.hop Caldwell, who had been consecrated al Calca.ua at AwiUant to the Bishop of 
XIadms, waa cornttisslanad to mpervise the S.P.G. Missions in Tinrw.vdly rod Rarnnad. The 
number <f Narlie clergy under him is 41, of wtxm 15 Peace-", and one Priest were ordained by 
him in oar day, the |t)th of December, 1SS6. The number of European Miuluoaries ia three. The 
fine Native ordained wns in lS$t. In l 8?7 Southern India was vteited by the r,M tsrftde farsine 
it haa yet Ic&aira, and in that and the follow, ng yrur Hunt were many accessions to the Climt.u 
fold, through gratitude for the help the Harvtng (COr receive! from benevolent Christians. Much 
of the increase which ha. taken place, as already mentioned, during Qocen Victoria, reign waa 
from this cause. Maay of the mccc ignorant people relapsed, but yet more remained. 
Cboreh Council! hare now (era established in every district, and are doing a good work in the 
organisation ind con.alit!aUon of the Mtssjou. In 1SS0 a large and beautiful ch* reh at Idiiyangicii 
was opened for Divine service, and io 1885 a similar chnrch *1- opened al Modal*. Norms! 
ScfccoU, both for hoys and girls, have been established, and the whit* Million util we be well 
• n Haled with trained teachers. Mission Dispensaries hare also Ntra e.lahUded, and evrrj 
•latino ha. nuw iu Peat Odce. 

The S.P.G. Missions in Tionevedly, including Ramnad, are divided rnto eleven district*, etch 
of which 1. under the superintendence of a European Misiioonry or Native dergytam of tu|*)rk>r 
atiainusents. To begin with ibe northern distract, in Tferwvrfly. There are two of these, 
Pulhlnmpaihrr and N’agnlapurasn, both tnder the rapermtendwceof Bishop Caldwell Pulhixm- 
puthuf comprises live pastorates. lad Nagalapuratn si«, each of which It usder a Motive clergyman. 
Tutlcorln toon is nndcr the Rev. D. Samuel, B.D., Native Chaplain both to the Bishop of M virus 
ami Bishop Caldwell, FndukMtai and Sauyerpiram are under lb* care of the Rev. /. A. Sfctrrock, 
with three Native clergyaen 10 assist him. As Principal of thn CoHtge he has spiritual charge of 
Ibe College alto, which with its affiliated redacts samben OJJ pops fa- Idalyingocli, with its six 
l-s.torato, am! Radapuram, with three, are uadrr the care of Bishop Caldwell, whan residence is 




MlaatoaalBTtaamnr.] M/rdras JaMff R/lrosf*/t>. 3 17 



divided between Mnyangutfi tad Totknrln. Thr dass of 7; candidal* fur ordination lately held 
I T Biahop Caldwell for throe monthi was HrVl >1 Idaiyaagudl. Siatcen of tho-c candidate. •« 
acoepced by the Madras Committee and ordained, The Ordination of citron «<i powpoecd. The 
iliarict of Naioreeh it under the rare of the Rev. A. Mirgetchli, with thro* ptHteralM attache,! to 
Kuueth itxlC lid tlie drr.-jjs of MieUJur and CltriMlinagiairi were lately plated under Mr. 
Margotchir’s tore, with fotr Native demy. There ate Orphanages at Naeareth torh fur toys end 
girls, in connrclko with which there are Industrial Schooli. Kaiuunl follows Tin&evelly, with its 
one European Missionary in charge, at-hlixl by eight Natl vet. It ha* lie Orphanage* for boya and 
girls, and its Industrial Scbosli. act also a Printing Proa. 

In June 1857 the Church Missionary Society lad 4 Mlttlooaric in Tlnnevdly, of whom only 
ono was a native. The European dement increased at times to 17 ; now there arc only lire Euro- 
peans, hut the Natiie cedolned agent, have Increased to 6*. In June, 1837, mluttaary ojerat.oni 
acre carried on in nj village*; now thero are convert* in 991 villagn. and h and eta In 1837 the 
nuchetof onrria amounted to 8,107 ; «• >h»y exceed 56,380, Tltcn licit vesc 186 eumuiani- 
cinjs cdy : now there are 1 1,965. In l*J 7 there were 3, 1 1 C hoys learning in the Mission Vernacular 
Schools. and 10 English -aa tmghl anywhere, crept a little in the Palarocottah beardir* School ; 
now there a re 15,514 pupUs, of wfcos* 3 , 3 an are gWa. When, forty yean ago, the Zillah Judge 
was called upon hy fiuvoramerr to mile a mure tf the Cheteiani emptowd in his deportment, he 
coild mention noly cot man, the Court sweeper ; and it waa notch the aaroe in the Magisterial 
and Revenue Department's. Since then there tare been a Deputy Coliec.ot (now pemionedX a head 
writer io the Court, fire Conrt Yak As, a Deputy Tahtildar, three Sab Rnjlsirrus, a Police Inspector, 
several writers in the Collector’s Office, five Overseen in thr D. P. W. end Petes; Department, 
besiiea many ochrr Tinnevefly Christines employed in nwpoSablc olfrcea In ocher pails of the 
Presidency. There nre also a great number of Chriitiau. employed a a auboniicatcrs in the Police 
and ocher Government departments. Many Matriculalei, F.A.’i, and 8. A. Cradnatet ate employed 
in Colleges and High-Schools. 

Edncaiioa his advnnced with roped strides. The mans of citllere, M fju graluitooily supplied 
by the Missionary Societies. ini snbsojuauly esjeouraged by grants from Covrioment and Local 
Bauds, has aeivid to show how capable the converts are of mental cultaro, aud the recocdi of the 
Madras University filly hear oat this isMrtxin. Large schools of industry aro now the only 
devdevata required for the •atemion of material progress. Another appliance has hewn intnufncol 
within tho last few years which effrets meat pleasing results, as it brings Mitrioo work int.i touch 
with the dmnntie Isle of the Hindus. The Zenana Mission ladies find acre* to the homes and 
fr.mil m> of respects!* Hindus, and thus, besides their direct tencriag, they ealend the knowledge 
of ro ailing, M*fl««ork, and in some coca marie. They arc received kindly, am! tire tucm frleedly 
relations e«ot Ixtwero the parties. By moans of this agency many Hindu familira tww know 
far twee of Engirt* civilisation and literatiirr, runnevs onri cmcotns, thnn they nsnl to do. 
Rfgaidirg prepress general:) in TinKCvclIy, bishop Sargent wr/is:— 

“ Having come to this District a little more thnn fifty year, ago, 1 cm veoch for the materia! 
progress that has teen attained. Wherever one pes it is pleasing to see hew largely cub i mica 
hss been ojtonded. Almctt every hit of arable land that eonld be made productive has been hronght 
under culture, and o.vwrahip has brew ao thoroughly defined by the recoftli of the Rereme Settle- 
ment that litigation in such marten has greatly diminish od. The people feel greater aecnrily in 
Ihrir right ns to landed property than they ever did before. Even in larger towns pic*a-bus!t 
heutW were very rare, ewiag to the fact that men were afraid to let it be seen that they wet* in 
poeromon of vuhable property, and bail the metis* of living cosforiibly,— for run cf diooity 
were then of ccmtMlt notoriety. Now, snbgaatial and mpecttUe liotnes ate to be seen ca all 





3 >8 Madras Jubtiu Riircr.fr<h. [Roman Catholic Prorrea* 



rides i msny U them with upper rooms ; and ordinary villages too non il>>» eomldiriMe improve' 
mail in this way. Fifty yeaisago It wss hardly Mr tint even a respectable n*litr litavrilcd i» any 
•chicle tut a common can, with a cover of matting, and witbxac sprirgs. Now there ere dccect- 
loAIng coaches on all tie main reads fat travellers, and men cf Importoocc move nkcut in the 
towns in well-built bov bundles on springs, drawn by good bullocks, and carriages with hones are 
ucd lsy rrM a few. In short, the people hue not only imptuved tleir wteicly possessions, lot they 
feel so secure in their lets** that they ate no t afraid to show when they ate oen of saiaarcc. and 
to emulotv one another in drmonstnitioni of peospericy,” 

ROMAN CATHOLIC PROCRESS. 

The Catholic Church la Sooth India has mad: milled ptegress during tlte period embraced m 
tile Qseen's reign. The appointment of V liars Apc&lnllc, whose authority and jurodictkei were 
confirmed by the Ball .tfn.'M /Vwc/oreof Gregory XVI. in iSjS, gave an Impetus to (hi* pre^ra*. 
n it brooght in an influx of mtafcaaiies. who ancompuded tic Prelates so appointed Hie Abbe 
Diboil said, in his examination hefore a Committee of the ltonse of Coin son. on the ijr-l June, 
l8jJ. that the native Catholic eooveia U all Asia might he eelmated at t,aoo,oco ; aad of tbne. 
he added, one half, or were to be found in the Pcnimmli of I ndfa. 1 here wire govtmod by 

fra Bishops, and an equal mator of Vlrars Apostolic— that ». Bishops laving a titular See in some 
ether imrt of lit* Clmrch The distribution of CathoGo, KOxriing to his estimate was, along the 
cent! from Goa to C»|* Comocio, csciidirg Travanmre, 3J^OCO; in the Provinces of Mysore, 
Madura, and Carnatic rao.coo ; and be placed the other 150,000 in the Island of Ceylon. The 
Af*Jrai Ca/Mtt PirnWy of 185S gives the Catholic population of Ceylun, according to the 
Government census ol 1 8 to, at 150,000 : and if tha bo taken from the total given by the Abbd 
Duboi*, it bring" the Catholic popalatioe of South India to aboat 4(0, soul* in that year. 

Ccmpiritg these fignies with the SMrtt Dimlo-y xc 1M7,— which is compiled Sorts rettems 
receive! from the Bishops and Vicars Apostolic of Sooth fadii.— it ts found that the total 
number of Catholics ia South India and Ceylon in 1SS7 a I.Its.690. Deducting the fgurre givers 
foe the Vicariates of Jaffna, Kandy ml Colombo, viz., 107,672, there remains 1 tceal cf 904. «S 
fee Scoth India, which shows an increase of 454, <*8 in the half century. It appears on the suite 
cnthccity that there were tn 1S55 in South India 11 Bishops, 526 Priests, and 619. 1 73 Catholics ; 
IH 1S65 there were 8 Bishops (two 0* three Sees being vacant 1. 554 Priests aid 674.51s Catholics ; 
arid Is 1875 there woe to Bishops, 630 Priests, tod 792.391 Catholics ; whilst in i?S; there are 
14 Bishops, S55 Priests -(of whom 41*6 ore native*), and 9*4.998 Catholics. Of the 496 rat ire 
priests, labouring in the different dioceses of Sooth India, 349 are cf the Syrian rite, and belong to 
the Archdiocese cf Verapoiy iCochlo). The number of places of Divine worship according to the 
Roman Catholic ritrol, scattered over Scuili India, is 2,292 la 1SS7. Besules these there are the 
diocese* of Saint Thomi wul Cochin (axludjo* Cranganore) directly Suflixg.in Sees to Geo, witch 
bare been recant, the former roc* t8l8, and the latter time 1816, and which, ococeriing to n census 
taken in lS3t, have Jo Minions, 62 dispels, and 29,07} Chri-risnr, and 47 Missions, in Chapels, 
and S2.775 Chmtinns respectively. The number eff clergyma ministtvlr* to tlietu may be set down 
at 105. whole 3,041 children are in attendonce at the schools aadcr their chugc. Tb: coicsia-licil 
govemieg body has, during this period, vistly increased. In lira of the few Vicars Apwcdlc, who 
were enlrtsted with this work in 1837, there are row in South Indii, after the establishment of the 
Hierarchy— which took plate 11 Bangalore cn the 25th Jumry last, by Monseigneur Agliandi, the 
Papal Delegate— thlM Arehtiishcf* (Madia*, PondidHtry, an! Verapoiy, \ and seren SuCngaa 
Sees, with 11 Bishops (namely Hyderabad, Viugapttun, Mangalore. Coimhatare, Mysore, 
Trldaioopoly, and Quilco). 




Catholic Prone** ) Madras JuMIu Rttrcnf/ds. 



3'9 



Trichinopoly has had the unique privilege <f hi. Inn only cue bshop, who Lu rulnl l! u 
Vicariate sino: its erection In l8«6, ih, Right Rev. A Inis Ciotu, S. J. Pondicherry, \U <Mnt hot 
<** of the Vieuutw ApmioSc, erected on the Seh July, 1836, mu MCOMsivety governed, since 
1837, by tie KaglK Rev. Clement Btn r u nd, Bnhop of DraWyare tin Thndn. by Joseph Isidore 
Ccdelle, Bi&op of Thcmiopyiit In A chain, and by Jen Francois Lioohtan, Bafeop of Flaviepoli., 
—'he Us named haring taro (emoted to the Archicpiiojpite m 1887. Bishop Laouiimn hod .» 
cojdjator— the Rigid Rev. Joseph Gandy-appointed In Much 1883. The Vicariate of Verapoly 
(Cochin I, onpnlly designated the '• Vicariate Apostolic of Malabar,” the oldest of the Viatrlatm 
of South India. it having Uvn erected by * l“.ipal decree euly in 166a, bu had foe Its prelate. the 
Right Rev. K rate it X»r« Pescctto, the Right Rev. Ludovico Martini of 8U Tom. the Most 
Rpr. Dr. Bernardino Bocmrctii of St Tereu, Archbttlop cf Phnrsalia, ir.d the Mott Rev. Dr. 
Leonardo MdUeo, the prewnt Anhbishop order the Hierarchy. The Minion cf Vtag»,a(aro p 
•.Util till 18*9 (ton-1 part of the Madras Vxomle, was govc-wd from 1&49 to 1863 by Ihe Right 
Rer. Theophilni Sehnatmn Neyret, who was sncMivted by the preterit Bithup, the Right Rer. John 
M. Tiunt. A coadjutor, in the perron of the Right Rev. F. Phillips, was appointed to Dr. Tss:-, 
in November 18*6. The Mission of H<derab«t, tiojgh it formed a part of the Madras Vicariate 
until 1851. was governed fiom 1846 to 1851 by the Right Rev. Daniel Murphy, ua coadjutor to the 
late Dr. John Fmrxlly. In 1851 it *» separated fnim Madras nnd erected into on independent 
Vicariate, and waa govrrnod by Bishop Mnriihy till hit depsitire fnim India in 1SS1 for the 
Australian Mission, where he war appointed Bishop of Hcbort Town, Tasmania. He was 
succeed rd by tli* Right Rev. J. M. Barbsro, on wheae death, on 18th Septemlwr iSSl, *1 Hydera- 
bad, the preteat Bishop, the Right Rer. I’cfer Caprotl m tppcfntrel Tee Mangalore Vicariate 
wnt administered by the Vinr Aposolic cf Verapby till 1853. whea it was erected into s separate 
V iunale, aid hod fee its Bishr.pt, vaxendvely, the Right Rev. Doctors Mithurl Antony and Maty 
Rpl.rea Curriers, the Utter hsvtr« bte. translated from toe Vroriate of Qulk* la tSya On 
Bishop Ephrem’s death. at Mangalore in 1873, the Vicariate wot ngiin »dniriinrre«l by Verapoly 
til the appointment of the pewit preDtc, the Right Rev. Nicholas Poganl, S J-, »« Admin tfruor 
io tS;S, and Bishop in 1SS5. The Vicariates of Mysore and Ccemhatore were created by the 
di.isicn of the latge VicaHale of Poodiehoery ia 1S45. The fcracr hod for its hnt BAiop the 
Right Rev. Stephen Louis Chari-xrom (for tome time coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry 
and Papal Visitor Apaaolicl, who mas succeeded by the Right Re». Aogusme Chevalier, on whose 
demise In 1874 the p renal Bishop, the Right Rev. T. Coadoi, succeeded ns Bishop of Myscce under 
the Hierarchy. Coimbatore had a Pro-Vicar Apcrtnlie from 1846 to 1854, the R«ht Rev. Mdchlor 
De Marion Bresiltac.— who resigned in 1805. and was succeeded by the Right Rev. Claude Mary 
Dcpommicr. lie aJsiap haring ia the interim been administered by the Vicar Apostolic of Poreii 
cherry, and was mcceoled by the prc*nt prelate, the R«h: Rev. Joseph Louts Banloa in 1874. 
The Right Rer. Dt. Deponmiar died at Negupatam in t8px Quilt® was partially wfnnted from 
the Vicariate Apostolic of Verapoly by Gregory the XVI. in 1848. and raised in 1853 by Pius IX. 
to a Vicariate ApsUcdlc, the peeUtes htisg, successively, the Right Rev. Dccteea Bernardino of Sc. 
Teresa. Bernard in of St. Agnes, Charles Hyacinth Valrgra of St. Ellas aad <*>« Right R«v. Mary 
Lphrera af the Sacred Heat, Ihe lost named, cc his Iruulalioa to Mangalore, in l8jO, bet eg 
succeeded by the Right Rev. lldephonsus of SL John Baptist, wb: governed it till the anival cf 
the Right Rev. Ferdinand Rc*si, has coadjutor, who »as appointed Adminhtrator ApnColic under 
the Hierarchy. 

The Capudto Fathers, Ephruim and Zero, mbo were the foarden of the Moiras Mkiico end 
the 61c mwrowirirs from the Froptgaida, anited at Madras in I< 4 *. The Cajrechina conUnucd 
(heir lahwn in the Madras Missko with varied «*u*» until 1S3& Tope Gregory XVL deemed 
that the interest of religion demanded the appointment cf Vicar? Apotfolic. The Madras Vicariate 






3?o 



Madras Jubilee ROmfeels. [Roman Catholic rrotn— 



was c railed by a Decree in l8;r. and oemfirmed in 18J4. The Right Kev. l ie ledto de Alcuuan, 
nominated Vicar Apostolic ad imrrim ol Madras cn Jth March. 1833, teo'e charge on the sals 
August, 1834, fron ibt Very Rev. Fre John Baptist, the 1st! Prefect <t the Capuchin Minion of 
Madras, bol retaroed to Bombay on the arrival of Dr. O'Cewaor in As jail. 1B35. Dr. Beda 
PoMmg was appointed in 183J fir« Vicar Apwtolic of Madras, but newt reached Madras, having 
been translated to Von Diemen's Land, Australia. The Right Rev. Dr. Daniel O'Ccooor. tie tret 
British Vicar Apostolic of Modrai, governed the Vicariate free* 183$ to 1840. The Right Rev. 
Patrick J. Care-, who »si appointod as bit CDtdjatOT in 1838. and arrived In Madras in 1839, 
succeeded him, ami $>rerned from Deormber, 1840. to May. 1841. whso he was raised to the 
Aceftiepcsorpal dignity, and (misdated to Calcutta. The Madras Mission was tbr* provisionally 
administered by the Very Rev. Dr. William Remedy until the nrtival of Bivvop John Fen nelly in 
Fefcroary, 184s. It was in tbe time ef tbr latter prelate tbit the meet marled progNM was made 
in the Presidency Town and in tbe Vicariate generally. Much prejudice had ti> lie lired down, and 
much up- hall work done, in urging the claims of Catholics to be placed on an njaal fooling with 
tbefc co red Igloouis of olhee denomlaatacm Bishop John Fenselly died much lamented in January. 
1 868, after Caving labcuaol In the diocese fur twaiity^h yean. The administration then 
devolved oa Bishop Stephen Fennell j. by ha appointment In July, 1868, to succeed his brother, aed 
it was characterised by 1 very steady and sensible paegraa. The good work (enhanced in its 
difncnltfos fay the Famine of 18778), which he oondocaed very nnobcroosely, he left at his 
death, 3 id May, 1880. to be largely tugmcxlod and advanced by the present prelate, the Most Rev. 
Arenfahhnp Joseph Cclgnn, who was. till tbe 25th Janaaty. 18S7. llnhop of Aurrtiopolis oml Vicar 
Apostolic of Madras, nnd was pecootec to the ArthiepuKopal dignity under the Hierwsfcy. 

Vlowirg the progress cd Catholic week in the Presidency Town it appears that, after the 
Capuchin* had handed over charge of the Missfoa to the Vicar Apostolic, them were very Ian 
elementary Ergluh school* ami still fewer Vernacular Schools foe the edoculon of the rtsiig 
generation. The Madras CalAcdU Sipnisar of 1838 smtes that. “ since Dr. OCxrvw'a airlval. no 
less than 14 schools have been cscaUnbod <a Che Vicariate foe the education <4 children in English. 
Utia, and Tamil," nnd that "U S gratifying to ohwrv, these inuituians, though pxely snpicoed. 
rapidly advancing ud aarabering 400 scholar*- In 1*36 them wrrv, beside. St. Mary's Seminary, 
three or four Engi-sh fire schools and an fijial mullet of Taoil schools, supported by the 
Mission, and the latter wese taught principally by CatecEbu, who had ether ducies to attend to. 
Cathci* frtaale eduation may be aaid to hare received its tint stirt la Madras by tbe advent of tint 
Sana <f the Preveotatiwi Order, who came oat with Bishop John Fat nelly from Ireland in Feltrutty, 
1841 After very successful work during a period of forty-mo years in the heart of the P-r.Her.cy 
town, the Knot opened n branch of their House in Vepeiy in 1884. Both inslitutiona afford th» 
advantages of a high claw education, and fnrnish ample occom sedation for the better classes who 
wish to avail themselves of the Convents as boarding establishments for tbtir chiHrcn. Tiete are 
in these two Convent, npwaadi of See children receiving a sound religion and sciulor eiacation. 
Tb; education of native girls, enrrostid till Janusay, iSjd, lo pxriy paid catechists usd •died 
miitresses, was in that year committed to a oxmranity of Native Nun* from Pccidschcery. The 
Mission has since secern! auailiariee in the eatabliehment cf foar other Nallie Convents, o>e in 
Vepeiy, one in Royapcocam, one in Kilacheri (Chinglepal Dfttrict), arel-meln Frianghipur (KiWno 
District). Too: of these Ccwrentn are Tamil, and two Telugu ; they hare about 4C0 nati.e 
chiHreo in reguJn attendance. 

There were in the Madras Vicaiiite In tSS6 twenty-two Tamil Schccls for boys and girls, and 
■iiteen Telugu Schccls with 1862 children in aitcrdancc. besides the four entire Ccenvnl SdicoK 
In 1837 there was, in the Presidency Town, only cee Orphanage (with 15 inmate*) fee Eurasian 
boys supported fay a small subsidy from tic Capoeira Funds. It was enlarged, and a Military 





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and Fc-n’* branch added by BUknp Can*, la 1840. Throe initkutious have rapidly grown 
under :hc fettering care of sietrulve Frrlitis. who hate taken 1 lirdy intcreK in their pegiWI, 
until they ore no*- amongst the targe*.! and moot flourishing ia Southern India. The mother of 
orphini In i-eit institutions m present 1. 310. The Famine of 1877-78 broqght in * large rmmbrr 
<1 natl.r orphans, -S» »;ir hop! lint with their for eat >. during the perk.! of that dire calnmlty. 
Name Otjinni^H,— if n few wmU ones anpportrd by pirate bcnevoltmee are e>erpad, -*erc 
re knows before that period. Orphanages »*r" Opened to 1877 in mow of tho Vicariate* 
Apostci.: of booth India, and lave lawtinied to te kept up errr liner froia the tescoices at the 
disposal of the varioia MisWans. There are low in all the Catholic liiiaie* of Soath India, 
fcxtj-iix nephansges. mpporlkg -id •bearing 2.914 children. There ire now five Catholic College* 
affiliated to the Madras University, ltd fourteen Seminaries with 1,104 «hodi, anrl 14.7*1 children 
under iMlnetna, antler the matugetnen: ud control of the r (waive Biihops in South Indio. 
Thee ire nchnive cf the figures given fce St. Tbomi a id Cechia Of the "her Tt;«.se* 
U Soath India, those affording the highest educational odvonugc* arc Trichinopoly, Pondicherry, 
and MaagrioCT, they hirrirg the largest MuUithmenu for thi* parpa-e. The edwation of 
Europein *>! Eurasian girl* in <« the Yicarinsr* b entrusted to European Nuns, bet Pondicherry 
has the prc-cmineue in haring b«o tire fira to open ccasrannitio* of Native Christian women for 
the training of youth, the first consent of Native Carmelite Nana having been opened in I74 8 - In 
Trichinopoly ssd Madras alone have attempts been trade 10 farm arannniliei cf Norite men 
for the edoolion of beys. Madras, Trichinopoly, arvd Virip;«ra have European montts engaged 
in (ducatnn under the saperrision cf tbfir roperis* clergy. 

In the Madras Diores* three wen. In 1S35 fourteen Mtewniry hrad-quaitera, with 41 churches 
atd chap.'s, served by !J prie-ts. In 1887 there nre twenty-rig* Uiuiraary dritrict* (scsen 
in Midru and twenty -on, waiter <d throughout the DiocM) with 44 church*-- -cl 09 chapels, 
nerved by 4ft pricsia, 14 cf -hem are natives educated to 1 the Ministry ia tie Diocese itself. 
The numter cf id tit baptist* in the Vicinal* was 15.0*4, in the f.wt> scsen years end'd 
yeh September list. It has not been pr^ihlc '0 ascertain the ruspettioe figures trader lfc*M 
bends in the other Dioceses of Sonlh India, tart there is every reason to believe that the 
progress has hero equally rapid ia tho fifty yean under notice, 

THE MOHAMMEDANS OF MADRAS 

The first Niwih of the Carnatic who «w plated on the mx->od under British au-picc wns 
Nawab Arim-ad-Dowlah, who -us faulted at the beginning of the present century '‘7 l ' : " a,d ; 
Lord Clive, the Go.erm.r of Madras. Hit Higi-eo diet! In 1818. and -as -.cccilcd by Nawab 
Arim I ah, who reused fot six ye.rs. Dyies in 18:4. A.im Jah was succeeded by hi* -'ant son, 
Ghofam Mahomed Gfais Khan, during -base minonty his uxcle. rrince AM Jah. was Regr-.t 
On the accori™ of Queen Victoria to the Bri.rsh throne the Reg"* bell a D»bir. arri gave a 
atlervdid honqu.t at the Cieposk Palae. m the City of Mmfiraa. The ocnuxrs -ns one of great 
rejoicing an*** the Mohammedan* of Sosthem India, and no ..ncc that tins* they have proved 
themselves loysi .ubjeua of the British Crown. There -»r. .bailor festivliies in Chqtank to the 
occasion of Her Majesty's marriage In August 1S4J Gltulam Gbo«S Khar, was installed a. 
Nawab cf the Carnatic by John, Lori Elpbrastooe, Governor of Madraa. He married fusily in 
1847 Her Highneta Nawab Khoir-vs-na. Begem Sahllw, and secondly In 184S Aram-UtWlfa 
licgorr, SahlU. In .S55 he died witboot rssoe. and hs title and mnsntri Bchmted to the Crown. 
HU Beg«m* -ere granted a moBlWy alkrwnnce of Ra. s»,cco, .ed Ra 4-«o respectively. and 
they inhorited the greater portico of hts je-rS and property of the value of up-ards of 25 laldis 
of rapes. The crediloe. uf HU Ilighnesa, bo-eve, complain'd to Govumment, -ho. after 

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iiuiitxlcg inquiries iaio (he affairs ol the NewaVk family, ckmiI I he property to be wld by pnb6e 
auction. TV Government purchased the Chcpiuk Pahce for aba* (luce lakh*, and converted it 
into ’.he uresml Cull Engineering College. The Senic* llogvm's stipend was in 1859 reduced lo 
Rs 6,ao. At pucrent (he too lodie* on: sear neighbarre In (he Cfcy of Madras, the one ratidlag 
in the UmiUli Bagh (Me Lean's Gardens!, ami the oilier .n tbc Iduhk i lram ( Weed’* Canfcns), 
clow to the Madras Chb. 

Prince Arim Jah 1101*’ claimed the inuinud and title ol his late nephew, *a! ha claims were 
strongly urged in Piriumcru. In 1S71 a orsuceomise was effected between the Prince and the 
iben Secretary of Slate far India, when Lord Napier .ol Kttrick wia Governor of Madras, -hereby 
the title of " Prince of Arcot ” was fallowed upon Ills Highness. Hus was the fir* «c«<ion co 
which He? Majesty exercised her prerogative by conferring the dignity of Prince on a native of 
India I'tince Arim Jah that bourne :he First Prince of Airot.asd h* was greeted an allowance 
of three lakhs of rupees a yen. He took up his residence at the Shndi Mahal, Triplirane, where 
he was permitted to kr>p m imall tottery of Artillery, aoi a body of omred Guards He was also 
declared to be entitled to a personal solute of 15 guns. On his death, which took place In 1S75. 
the stipendiary allowantc was tedneed by one-half, and the titlr of Prince cf AisH devolved by 
potect upon hit odea ion, Ptittce Zohirud-Dowlib. who had the honour of being recent by 
Insstatxin .it the Imperial assemblage it Delhi in 187? foe the I 'rati amotion of Her Majesty as 
Empires, of India, nnd of being created in the tome year a Knlgl* Grand Con minder of the Star 
of India, lie died ia 1&J9. and mceoeded by his next brother. IntirnmolMnllt. ’.be prevent 
Prince of Aim*, who resides in the Amir M.h» Palace, Pj croft’s Rood, Roinpettih The other 
wo sons cf the First Prince of Am* died. The title now carries with it an allow**# ol 
Rs 7ft 000 per annum, while Rs. So.ao a )e»r Is paid towards the mninteruwe of the other mem 
lets of the Areal family. The pm**! Prince cf Arcot has net beer, in the enjoyment of good 
health for the put three yvan. Ilia nephew Prince Mahomed Munnnvar Khan Bohidir is the 
ne.t heir to the title. 

The only neither, of tire Carnatic family who have visited England *« 'he late Hyder Jung 
Bahadur, nnd Hafir Srnlrul Islam Khan Bahadur. They enrii resided In England for a peered of 
ten yenn, and had the hrmonr of being presented lo Her MtJmiy. The titter gentleman i> now 
in Madras. Shuf-uLOarniB, cousin to the Fieri Prince of Arorf, -x. created n Knight Cotnnt tndcr 
of the Star or Ir.Ua. and he was (he lint Mohammedan naa.Inalod to tire Lcgisl.tire Cornell »f the 
.Governor of Fart St. George. After him Mir Humnyia Job llahjvJur, the greot«rar.d®n of T«m 
Sultan, wit appointed to the Legislative Council. This gentleman has hid 0 «at in Ore Council 
for .rreril yens, haring been re appofttlod by Govenmesu ever/ second year. A few jeon rgo 
he was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Eopire. Several Mohammedan gmtlemcw 
hare had the titles of “Khan Bilmdur ’ aid ” Khia Sahib' bw.tcwed on them fnim fr» 
lo lime. 

The Prince cf Arcot’s grants were iKrarmod about the time of the Mutiny of the Bengal Army, 
and fears were emeitrincd dial the men would revolt, flut throughout that very frying period (Ire 
Mcfcunmcdus of Madras remained loyal to the British. Except a few isolate! distnrlxtnn-s 
between Hindus mid Moh.mmr.Un-, and fanatical .femur in Malabar, lh» Mohammoiint of tie 
Madras Presidency have her* peaceful robjoefa throughout Her Majesty’s tripe As toedecriion. 
they have teen less quick than the* Hindi brethren to take advantage erf the opportunities »«bnkri 
them by the State Fifty yw.re ago vary few Mohcasmodins were acquainted with Emllih ; in fan, 
a dislike prrvailerl among «hom to Icrunio' that language, and employmwe '0 the public service 
was considered by the Iwiter do.** to be undignified. The llofcammrduis hod no public imti’.a- 
ttrets in l 8 j 7 t ami the first of the kind that was started was the Mofc.mmoim Lilcary whitfj was 
c^ enirl in 1850. This institution receives on annual grant of K*. cia from the Government. 




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Shculy aftcrwardi the Madrara-i-Aram wis eunhltsied— ibe fin! llchamnvMon School in Mndnu 
—by the Nonoh o f the Canulic. When Henry Vetr. local Hubert, lecanse Govetne* of Madr**, 
he gave ro-ctal ittcnlna !o Mohammedan educatico. mi citwd several MehaBsiccUn School* io 
te erublisbed In rfveral dillricU. A Inrge number of Mohunnedan School" «>■ «<ln in 
the Pmsdency, uni they are bring largely resorted lo by Draw f« whore .pedal benefit 
Ifcey wore deiignoi. There are ji present aheut 3.000 Mohammedan buys, and J.cco fciit* under 
imtricion Kemsle edtiranen Hu ten greatly r»courac*d «moog the Mohammedans, 
»"J 'ho “Hefam Gabs' School" in Roynpe-.ti-V. .ode. Mitt S. Crlpp*, > dedng good work. 
I he Mupl.ihi of Malaliu ore v*r 7 enterpeineg t ruler-, bur are, vs ■ rile. Indifferent to 
rdKatlco. A special Mopl.h Injector of School, -or recently apponled by Go.ar.mmt. to 
encourage lie people to Mini their rii&’rrn to K&ool. With Ihf numerous Inducements offered by 
Gcornmenl. nnd with the variou. Schofarahipo established far their benefit, the Mohammedans of 
the Mnr! ran Presidency *111, U h hop..!, lx aide to oocapcsc -ith Iheir Hindn fcllow-sobieil. 

an nor. equal term* than ihey on* do 

'Ihe Presidency peialocd the first Mohammedan Graduate In Arts hi 1S71, Mahomed Oomar, 
nho obtained employmcac in the Gnvwment Stciehuiar. There are tow fourteen Mohammedan 
Graduates In Madras, ami three are studying for ibe B.L. Degree. Older* have recently been 
prwd by the GaicramriU direct irv ihermploytnatf of qu.liliod Mohammedans in Ibe public Mt-dne, 
w « to give the aemraily a fur .Hue ir. tho ariaum-tralton of the ©tunny. A Mohammedan 
(Jrvltatr 3 no* Ibe Hrad MaMercf lk« Madrtua ; several Mohammedans have obtained the npfceol- 
■ent of Sub-Regi.irar ; wine fill the office cl DcpUy CollrJa: ; coe la a Presidency Magwralt ; 
coe hni be:n rated lo tho gride of Hurraory Sargeon ; one is a Sab Engineer ; and t»o are 
Aniitnnt Engiaeen. Thrro are tcicrul Mohammedan Ap-xhcoanei. IlapttaJ Aawstanu, Suprrvrtir*, 
Fcraten. asd Overseas, and .1 cranparainely large aamber have farad employment in the Revenue 
PiUKh of the servin'. In the Military Department there lie a large number who are Snbadar 
Vr.ion. and a few hivr obtained Commission* as Jemadar:. 

In regard lo trade the Mohiirxirdis, are by no means btcl.rrard. In 1876 ibe first Mohammedan 
Arvociaticc, styled the " An)n tcan i lsUaJih," was Honed a! Xfidrai. Otbm follco.nl, and one 
of these dried. tn October, 1S85, an Industrial Scfeccd in which boyr are taught carpentry, 
weaving. eeshrartery, and oiler handicrafts. A few raccihs ago a Central Mohammedan Assotsatioc 
was UMugmaltd, a hvcli Hal fui Ui ob>:a Ihe improvement cf the Muslim comrranily. McAaauaedaa 
Aaaxiatlnn* have bcoa maUttl«d In Slieo. Trithmopoiy, Chillocc, Vinppvam, Riaavradiy, 
and other |dat« Tho Ant Mohasaaedan newipaper in Soolbetn lodi* •» CW/tra 
nhkh *m -luted atoat l8tj Tills uai n weekly joarnal, rad wu pnale-J in I lio.U.'.aiL Since 
that tune sever >1 oeher Hmdudanl weekly papers bare here founded, nnd in 1*8} ibe lint Moham- 
medan newipnpes In Eng Uh, ihe .‘.GiAw H irate, came into eurteoce. Thil alio wat nailed 
ai a weekly, but ii now a trl-wwkSy paper, under the editorship of Mr. Abroad Molilod-din 
Rian Kvhadir. 

TRAVANCORE. 

Tiaranccee, Ihe c«! impoitant Native Stoic tob^ctr to the aolhorey of tla Government ol 
Madras, it •initcd V. ihe toith-wwnem onrer of ihe Indian Peniiwla. ll hw an area of 6,73a 
square mite If the hnli, brciwaler*, nnd u rearm, ere rate ratted from this lhae remain about 
4, coo rqtnre mite of oilliraled area loe alicul half the area of Waits), aid this Is control with a 
network of water commummlatc* nul roadi sich as etiils in do other par; cf India. Acceding lo 
the latest ceniur. Travancore hnr a peipolailca of nearly 3 J millions which give, an avenge deesiiy 
lot the whole otantiy of 337 to n rquare mile. Ttiere art seme por.icca cf Ibe cnuniry where the 
papulation to a square mile is as high ai 1,318, 1,170, and 1,135- More than a fifth of the population 
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The Royal Hour of Tnvinrote it «n aneenr dyniay whiih cmtixed W»er«igu fomt fee 
10 me eentiriei over a v*rj limitod UKt of ecumrj ; hoi for ihe law century and a lull K hat iefioed 
over the area oxn;r- J r<l in the whole of lie prevent prindpolity. SuoteHon lo (he Raj coo by 
the female line. Tbtro are no puhiohed efioal repxti available to ihow •hal Travantoie w»i 
fifty yews jgn, (bunch gtunpuri of the then rule of things may be olxained from on* or twu lounev. 
It appear* from a history of Tr.ivaaecee, writlen by a native of I be ouonliy in «* 7 8 . lJal "jatRi' 
Courti were eitahliabed for Ihe fir.) lime in 1S31 for the ditpoenl erf pity civil <*•« i that the 
reigning Print* al the Uae invited a Tahuldw from the Brilab tlbtrice erf Malabar to compile a Code 
of laws far Tnnaacorr, ofier the model of tbe enact tr»nl. in force in BrilKh territorlo ; that a 
Code »» preyurrd by lb* TolillJae ; that tliii w>« (be fin* Code erf Regulation! ever adopted ar>i 
pronrfcwBl in Travucoie ; that thii detcribed Ihe eoiulUalRo, powers. and prcceduie of tk* 
CHI and Criminal Court, ta he eaUbliifaed : and that. Mi order lo curry ooi I line laws. and to place 
a qualified person on ihe Bench of the Appral Come, a Mta.iT from ihe Malabar DUoict to 
invlloil Ihroogh ih* Ritldent. and appointed Jsdge of the Appoa] Court It may he coccloded 
theietr.rc ihai at tbe time referred to, there were no independent judklal trihonili, but that the 
executive offcciali eaereiied revenue, pel Me, and jwlieinl fleet iont Whether it was yostic* or 
Injuitice they adminiitcrod, it had one merit— that of being iwir. and deetdve. It appear* that h 
iSjo a rKh ind infliental native of Mbdni was appointed by the Mahuojth "fourth judge of the 
Appeal Cout," and. at the lame time, •• Supmtendrnt of the Royal StaWei.* Tnerr were no 
pohhe nhxii c* hoipiuli ; nn attention paid to Pabtic Works i and the condition ol tbe 
finance! wk wretched. At the beginning of i8t? the pnhlic mawy wn empty ; the uhulea of 
Ihe ottcixl eitobltohmenti were in an ran ; the revert* deigning ; the State ™ drifting into 
insohemy ; and annexation war iaieiinent. Tbe Rev. Mr. Muccr. erf the London Minion, in hii 
//Vat Li/ri * TVww-dre, puLlubed in iSSj, stale. thal " toco arc .till .live who remember whit 
Travaxeore l-cnr thirty yean ago— who Stood If then hi the lowest depths of mmole, 
opprewr*!, and corexplion prevalent among all grad** erf aecircy.'' 

Sine* the year 1858 oppreulve mcoopoixi have bren .buidooed 1 horta of perly nod vnatlcui 
Ui» hare been .wry. away ; EneUaa and Vertinoilar School! have hero rounded throughout the 
oxttilry, with a Central Collie at tie capital ; Hwpiuh hive been eitabHvbed i fable Wocki have 
t»n found and extended ; the Hilaries of public lenonti have been incrcwd ; tb: tone and 
eSciercy of the public ictvIcc lave Urea railed i the •dmlnlumlian erf Civil and Criminal Ju.tice 
hn been improved ; llw rtciptoeal execution of doreera between the Travaotore and Bntidi 
Coot*, haa teen allowed ; trade hai expanded l and the finances Lave attained a uue of n.neh 
proaperiry. Within the bit iu yean, a t. during the f*iaw erf the late enlighl.aed Maharajah, the 
prdkial miehinoy woa farther strengthened and impeored; a mind .y*«t» erf Police m» 
etabliihrd ; thedifioent grade* of Crimed Ceo.ti uete receoilrariH ; the te.enue eilaUnhrirnit 
were improved ; the odd irrigation lyWeta in Soul Travanox* nm ro'oied and exterded ; nre.1 a 
-yitematic sitvey nrri Kttlement «a. MaugurUed. whkh, by ircnr«; a proper demarotion cd 
properties, nn secarate ergiUTatinn of tiOo, and an eqaitoble .djastmen! erf tie bid r-wnito, 
promiies to prove of'artits bentfit to the State. Since the acenxlon of the pttrenl Mu'.irajah, a 
reform of great prxoiol valor hai Urea Initiated in comirciou with the lettbrnent, v,r.. the 
■bolitiun of (lie Vrithi irevke-an ardent Inuitutiai ani'cgou. 10 whu was calltd the prerefitlve 
of purveyance in olden tima in Europe— under whith a coniidcaUe proportion of the agiiiallurnl 
populaliui »ai bond to find wppliei of <*grt»H« .ol labour at cetuin fiaod raid, greuly 
be-Vow the rdr.fi pneo, fce the uie of teligkms and chariublc iiutiluiuni, and of the Royal 
fctrwhuld. 

A few lutiinei will mow better than inyCving tint css he said the bwnefioal adranoe 
which Im been made by the State J*« twenty yem ogu. or in 1864-65, the number 




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of coigi*al Civil mill in all ibe Ccuiti of ibe Slue nos 15.59S, of the value ef iSJ lakhs of 
np««, whereas it is new 33,388. of the vile? ef upwards of 31 lakha. If progressive litigation 
li • neentary mall of the increasing wealth ami prosperity of > country, the above figures 
1 ml loir the progress made in this liiirctioi U Travxneoie. On tb- olher hand, under tho head of 
Criminal Jnxice. where 571 curt, in wh_ch £96 (iriwni stood charged with cnines, were committed 
In 186465 to the Sessions Conn, in iS&«-Ss only 139 case., rilToi’lrig 3»f< penjni, went before tlux-e 
CwO, sbowirg how much ihc rfliclescy of the Police and Magiitrecy ho ircreiied in Ihe intetlcr. 
The total expe&Ltute co educaifon fmci patilic fundi in 186465 •mta Ri. 35.000; il a now 
Ri. 3,17,543. The end re expendiure on Hospitals and Dispenreries was only Ri. 35,000 twenty 
yean ago, utcicai it ii now not much abort of a lakh of rapeei 1 and against 3.12S patients treated 
at the pihiic expense In 1864-65. there were in tSSj S; 111,531. Anterior to the year 1S60, 
Tiiviniorr had n) IVpaitmtnt of Public World. In toe AdmicStration Report for 1665 66, which 
U the earite-1 pulilodiod ream! available, »e are told that the country had king been without an 
organised and wienlifailly quafiiied agency to cany 00 puUic works The reavm waa twofold ; 
firstly, the Impxtance of public works wai not realised, and wcordly, tb* pahlie finance* warn 
lo inch a UMe of depresiion that the State could not aflond to make any outlay In tin* 
daectiuo. In 1564-65, the expenditure on public worki wai Ri. 4.38,310 Mow it rs nearly 
to lakhs. At the former date, there were scarcely :oo milts of good road in nil Tntvancore — 
now t litre are 1,151 miles o: it The value of the export trade tail expend from Rs. 44.6b.3J* 
to Rs 106,31,337 in the same period. Where the Strkar Port carried 435,154 private and 
official covert in 1S64-65, It now rants a million of covers. There wai no regiuratioa 0/ 
u&mncct at the rice itfened to ; bat, according to the latest Administration Report, more than 
70,000 insincere., of the aggregate -aloe of >31 Ukhs of rupees, passed through the Regatralioc 
Office! in 1884-86. Lully, whereas the total income of the State twenly yeari ago was 
Rs 43,1 1,140 agiinst an expenditure of of 40^7,734, U was Ra 66,78,703 against ks. 64,90,846 
In 1884*85. Tiling the ret mu* drrivod fiom all sources— land, customs, excise, abkaii, opium, 
salt, and stamps, It Is found that the incidence of taxation in Travancote is Rs. 3, against Rs. 
156 In the Madias Presidency. TakwR bod reverne only, H is Rs. 0-1 a- 1 against Rs. t-8 8 in 
Madras 

COCHIN, 

The chief physkaj fratcre of this State is the backwater, or lagoon, which rans through the 
greater pari of the coin try. It has an area of 1,361 square mOes, mote than' two-thirds of which are 
under oillhatko. Accr-niing to the census of February, tSSt, it cootam a population of 6C0.71S 
souls. Th* aseruge density of population per square mile U 441, tut in some ports is as high as 
1,430. The populatxa consists of 419,3x1 Hindus, 136,381 Christians, 33.344 M ah conned am, and 
1,343 lews. The Christians that form 35 per cent, af the whole papulation, whereas in Travancoie 
the proportion is SO per cent., and in the Madras Presidency generally it is only 1*5 per cent. As 
to the Jews, at is alleged that ic.cco refugees arrived at this part of the Malabar Coast abrcl A.D. 
70, or shortly after the fall doaolatlon of Jeniufom. 7, coo of these refugees are supposed to have 
settled down at a place called Mahodnmjatns, now Cr*BB*nore. Here their industry, thrift, and 
docility wesred for them the respect af the loml chiefs. They evrntwaDy obtained a grant of ratios, 
privileges, and bail It engraved in Malayallm upon a copper-plate witch is sdU in aistcr.ee. Tho 
actual age of thU phu has not two deteewlmrl, bat U ii gewrally supposed to be at feast one 
tboirand yeais obi. The community at Cranganore wax periodically Increased by emigration from 
Spain, Juilei. and other ports, and the coJony continued undbtubed until the sixteenth century, 
when it wai sufcgetxed to much oppmtieo by the Portuguese, and eventually, In 1565, the Jewi fled 
lo Cochin, and sued for the Rajnh‘i protectlom ThU he immediately gara, and he allotted them 





AfaJras Jubilee He/rvifiec/t. 



.Cochin. 



a cte for « row settlement. Treir rmmbcre ‘are steadily dininisbrd since then. liny <ie divided 
into Jcrraikm oi While Jews, and Elick Jews. The kernel are cl pare descent firnn the refugees 
from Jerusalem. They ‘ore n (air ccenpleikc. fine feotuics, icd curly blrek hair. The lttiek 
Jewv are the descendants cf refuses from Jenralem ird of native pewelytcv, and they claim to lie 
of the sect of the Pluri-JW*. Generally speaking there "children of Israel “ ire- in ledigevi datura- 
sauces ; in! they ore buoyed up by the expectation <i the restocatxo of their race to the Holy 
Land. 

The reign kg Umif of Cot Inn is of high nnthjoily. The Rajah doins to hold his territory in 
■lull of <1 invite from Chercmm Feenmsl, wb> governed the "We oxnciy of Kenilrrm, indnding 
Travracore ini Milabsr, as Viceroy, ahont lie trgi tiring of tlw ninth century of the Christian era, 
ud afterwards established hirrrelf ns an iodiperdenl ruler. The MirrumahknUyam law, i t. the 
right of inheritance tbrwRh the ferrule line, govern the witxmico to the throne. 

There are no authentic record. a. regard. tVs genaral hhtory of the country, or the derails cf 
the ulmlrvwt ration *wil tSfij, Id which year, lor the (iirt time, the wceking of the Government was 
regularly recorded srvl published. Du. -in* the drat half «< the fifty years since Her Majesty's 
accession, there were no properly constitutes! Conns and the period does oce niipear to have been 
recarkaUe for any administrative reforms. Of State education, propirly to callrd, there sal wc, 
The Table Weeks Dcpartuem was In iu Inf racy, and no I ruining o| ary importance owed i:< 
eustenoe to in The PoUce officers of the time nerdwd bath Police and Magisterial functions. 
Though the Judicial Department lad its origin is eotly is i8jj. with two tilah Courts ami in 
Appeal Coart for the whole Su.tr. the laws and regulation, which guide, 1 k wvreaf tire m.-r 
prrr.itire kind. The Court of the period see by no mom. independent- Even the -WcUion. of 
the Appeal, or highest Coin in ranters judicial, were altered, <* set aside, hy a mere coder from the 
chief of the Executive. It ot no! until rSfij rhit a Mur-aTs Ccurx was ettablirtod ri the land. 
The inconeesietvcr iriwt* (tom the want of tribunals cl the latter description had bum so gnarly 
(ell in 1851, that the TaMkUr of one cf the Tolitls was specially empoacred to leu uvd di.p*e 
of Ci.d Suits to tire vakx of Rs. tco In 186a. however, four Munslft’ C cures war established to 
meet the increasing demands ol I'clgoUs.n, and idncv that yrnr there hue been stray other thnngn, 
of a roost important rad teneficiil character. At futr an reproved method cf pnxetaw in Civil 
cases was introduced, and at the preseas lime there are in farce Civil and Criniral Frocrdan Coles 
hosed co the lines of lire British lad, 11 Cole*. The Judges have been caietelly .elected, and a 
weS edurated ird competent doss cf men now occupy the botch. The Par hat likewise been 
improved by retiring pleaders to qualify themselves by pitting -pecml As n token of 

recognition of the improved eficcncy of the Coefcin J ndlcal Service, tie (lovernmcn cf laiii li^ 
auelitrocd the eiecutvxi of the decree. <f the Courts of the State ly the iintlsh Couits. 

A Tcllce force has hern orguired nccortling to the system obtaining in the Madras Preskirncy. 
■fckh ‘as conduced to Hat greater sifecy of perm aal property, while the Magistracy have Im-n 
relieved cf Pctice duties. The KegiMrnlfon of Assirancrs has been hrosgkt into peaetke, ami lias 
tended greatly to the security of litre*. The DeptltmCBl cf Public Works hai l«n thonn^My 
reorganised, and Is cce cf the roost .-Sclent beanrhev of the Administration. It las opened ttnvml 
kindred miies cf roods ; constructed many import** bridge. ; sid ha. row retreivl upon a oclimre 
cf irrigation cn u cxtersiie stale, by opening canal. In most uf the Taluks, try whirl luge tracts 
of land will be bconght undo cultivation. A number of obnosfcas laws on article. of oomBKnc 
have been at widened. and the iysian of ecaeivn* forced hboiii foe Sirknr jaipuira la« l*, n 
abes'ished Tm emc^craenii ol public unoili have liren lil«rally increaw); tospiiare ami 
dispeararies have been rsuUhtred on a wlmtlllc bass; iml vacdnntnn hu been greatly extendi- 1. 
The Unjel, ce l«al post, has received its sore of ntlrmion. la in-aitnlrog these reforms rliu 
□retbixis pursued ly lire llrilbh Government have been folio-wed a nearly as pee-ildc. 






Corbin.] 



Madras Juki!" Rt/m/tfis. 



3*7 



The following statistics win ilw~ mure exarly lie niioa degree* of progrea that ba*e 
•Iretly t«n elhcled. to iS*3-fi». ihe tsvmber cf ongimi eitil awes DM in ell (he Cxhio 
Oxirts wo* i.m& while In 18S5 Ihe mrniber was 7.S77. The naahrr of raw* coaniltrf to the 
Solium in 186364 ... 1 $i, e&cting 4J5 peraom ; whereas is the year 18S5 it was only 46, ul 
Involved only 119 persona - a irwli which testifies (o (he improved agrocy, end better weeing of 
the police and magistracy. IT* total expenditure 00 edoratioa in 1S63 64 was below Rs to.ccc, 
but rose In iSoj-S6 10 Rv 40.826. The number of domes!* registered In 1885-86 was 17,415, 
the aggregate vakie of which wu more than 63 likhs cf npees The total expenditure ca 
paUk works for the year; 1865-64 wu Hr 1,45.107. while the itreunl expended in 1885-80 wu 
upward* of three and a half lahK The oa'Jay on hotpiuU and dirpeosarie* in 1863*4 •* 
Rt. 6,151, Ks- 45.684 cspmdcd In 1885-86. The ntober of patient* id milled to the Imv 
Plal‘ in 1885-86 wot upwards of IO.OCO, again* only Jjt in 1863-64. Ussil iSM the Onjel, ew 
native post, camel private covers free of charge. In (hit year a email charge was levied on pr.v-aie 
letters and parcels According to the late* reports, tpwuds of too.coo ofbml nnd p, -irate covers 
went catried through this agency os cceiptred with uUun 15. etc in 1866. Lastly, tlx revenue of 
the Stole has considerably increased during the Use 6fty yens. The cxitizc re ver.se for tfce year 
1837 vis Its. 6,67,443. with an. eapcodituie of Us. 6.53.S11 ; while the income in 1885-86 
nmounted to Rs. 16,18,381, igninst an expenditure cf Rs. 15.13,493. 

A xjerer. of slavery formerly existed ia this State, br wUds the " Pulayera “ or soil-Mift, the 
lowest class cf the people, woe held to be the property of the Undowrer, and were (old, trans- 
ferred. ce mortgaged with the land to which they were attach'd. The custom was abolished by a 
proclamation, dated March 041(1, 1S55. The Government, in addition to sfandocung several 
cbooxioos taxes on trade, gave ip to 1863 the Bnopoly on loleoto which had hreught so Inixra- 
siderahle isnenue to the Slate. It farther gave effect to the principle of fit* Trade by abolishing 
all the “Chowlejt," or Inland Cottons stations, uw»c* an iaaerj-xtal convection entered into with 
the Madras Government in June 1865. which also |itu>*J«l 8a- the duty at the Siflar ports being 
equalised with those obtaining in the Brits* Indian porta. The roidstrod at Nairobi, 6ve 
mile* north cf Cochin, hiving hern found to afford safe anchorage to vessels during the aoath- 
west monsoon whets the western const general y a laaMenilxe to chipping, a poet was opened 
there it, |86 j, nml experience ha. proved It to be Savoemtte to corararrm m th« worst periods of 
the yeu, It mmlilw AUeppey in bring protected by a mod hank, whuh ensures comparatively 
tmocfh water within (he protected area daring the height of (hr moiswon. 

It may be mcnlfoned that within the mccory of man C«hin has hod no experience cf 
draught, famine, or (food. -those ftuiifol causes of greot calamity in abet pans of HtbfatfM. 
The dimnte h moist, bat brallhy ; the conditions of existence are primitive, hot agreeable ; the 
food supplies aie large, and rriitlvdy cheap ; ar.d the Governmoot i. pacertal and sympathetic. 
These attrattitms acconnl for the arrival every yeu of aboal 8,C*>0 immigrints from lee firoured 
Iccalrties : nnd they hav* Kid much to do with the merrare of life yetra, ar (he rate of rS6 per 
annum, of the totol population of Ihe State Tbn rate of increnw has no parallel in Europe, and 
It promises to double the mimbrr of the Rajah's subjects in thirty-nine yean. The tendency of 
the population to coiltc in town*, and the steady mciease in town* of the proportion of tiled to 
thatched bosses, have been very Barked of late years 




THE ANNALS OF MADRAS 
DURING QUEEN VICTORIA’S REIGN. 



iSj- — Prcchnuiton hy the Woitai Government 
ot 251V Aupuil, dial ike frfiCTM Akxudriaa 
Vlctorli bid "become nit lawful and rahtfol 
Urge Lady Quern -! ili>- United Kingdom 
of Gres: Britain tad lrriunl, ti*l cl the British 
Tcrritor-ei In the K1.1 UAn *— Esostiaso- 
cent of ihc Outer of British India for N stive 
officer*— Bn: M archly at M.dr-,1 -holiili-l. - 
Sul on 1 Home Madras tsut&,W— Sir Robert 
Comvn b'cire Chief luruie.— Dr. Sreorer 
ireulf'il IIKvp of Martas, <ll Ncvero'er— 
General Assembly's Instil 111 U* n^nn! at 
Madras, by Re*. Mr. Andenon.— lorarreeriea 
I" Coot* — British treeps rrf ruled frOo 
fo»Wt to Mo(iri}ore._Ci.il OffitW aid Tail 
ueVni. and records desrQjei-Rct*!. ritired, 
and dammed. 

Sir J.cp-r Hireds. Ceennondei In-Chief, 
oni.cd ua December— Numb of Kuraoot 
ensigol in treasonable preparations: hi* turn 
and for. cap* nred ; he e*caped ; was rotsequenlly 
airrated, and interned at Trichiuoply, where 
-•« •« munlirn! by one of hi servants. His 
tmiturfes wrra confiscated, and his family 
pensioned. 

•8 — Giant com-, at Coringj, 2o.ceo reop/e 
perishoL— Lend El)*i.,t< n e inoed ho scheme 
for the ett.Nlihm. iit of a Central CcOege, 
with peorindal colligw md set «J.< in 
connect ion wish II— Tin University Bond 
appointed. 

<8*0-— Madras tree** etn'arh for Chira hi 
April.— The ship CiknAi. with bend-auonm 
(4 the 371I1 Madras Nailie Infinity, lost i! tea. 
— Public meeting to coneralulat* die Q-icen <n 
lur murinje. May 4. - lie HKpemaio bridge 
at Chiwudrapeltahfue -ay 1 thirty-one Sepoys 

m,und. June I.— Eijbteifl mndf an 

jiu-iiij:* to escape Item t Ic Jail, July 28.— 
sir Samuel Whittirghim, Osmmu«lee i» Chief, 
arrired AojlM iS. — St. Maty’, K. C. Oretan- 
tie, Madia*, fat girls opined. -Coffrc ceP.ivition 
tnniiiinceti in the Wymad. 



tBit.— The High Sdiool, row known as the 
Presidency C-Jege, opened .t Madras l.y Utd 
Elphinstonr a: the Colleca Hall, April l«— 
The 37th N.l. tai-ol to the rank of a G-etir.jer 
RtgtmtM for its gallavry In China.— Serere 
st«m at Moira, ifith May— M.tiny no bconl 
tbe trig A unit, from Mo.trein, May 29 — 

S on board the ft-fo— Poor Seho* 
«l Vepety, Madias. -Free Chad 
4 * Girls, Mifeu. opened. Tie Sdiool. 
now known at Ike Notde Colley, opened by the 
CbuA MUaknan Sodety at M«.di,,ouo— 
Sir H -gh Coogh, CMnn^.:>r-ui Chief, arrived 
Augw ti 

iSlJ.-Pnxteiwrii's Central College established 
nodtr tn cede, of the Snjiretne Coon.— 'I tie 
Mtioiois of Tweeddale K T., sirired 24th 
Septembee, nr.i usatrod the Wot oSces of 
Gtnrraot and Cotssiaodtr ra-Chiri— The 
Hmfrit/m, the first P. A 0 . Company'* sttsimet 
wen in Madras. arrtvol-The first Madras 
Eeg'reers raised to the rank of a Fnrilier 
eorm.— Sir R. Ccmjrn, Chief Jratre, rtsiped, 
and succeeded by Sir Friward G.n*«r.- 
SiBlf mulCy in the Doton ; a compiry cf the 
iJnd Regiment refuim* their iay— Rills 
granted to thr ftnallra of the men Icel in the 
GtlnrJtt .— Great file in lllatk Town. —Storm 
«t Madras in Notemhra. 

•S| J— An ti-t&ri* in&niatlon filed in Englind 
Og.i-K Mr. ArthiMd Huiifai, Into Resident 
01 Tnnjore. for receiving fintci He -n* cem- 
viticl in 184]— llurrictae on tl< Madia, Cow 
in May ; M«raJ «cmls fcat. Thr nm Rink 
often s, July I— Bridge eievted icion il*Ti»- 
be«|..eny hy SeJxt«oum MooddlLnr, u a 
co« of Ft. 50,0x1— Men^risls mummed to 
lotdcnfnr iheemNoymoi! ofafisserain lid». 
-1110 Lyincin-Hceralil. Malms, eslnldltbrd 
— Mi. Conolly, Collector a Mnlsbu, .010- 
irenced the Teak riutotions ot NcllunW.— 
Ndtherry Hills retransferred from the Malnliar 
to tl» Ccemtntcrc Dblrio. 




during Qvua Victoria's Rcipu 



329 






Tiz Annals tf Madras 



kataramlah. and Eterajalco, on Ui ncd Mi* 
skmaxies by the Madras mfthyt or y of Us Fttt 
Cbnrch of Scntkmd, Nor. 26.— Wesleyan 
Central liKtitutfcn established at Roynpettab, 
Mains. y.vim Medical ColVge ooaftitat*U 
College.— Deinchnunt nf British troops qiai 
(Mfd at Xlala^oorara. Malabar, to overawe 
Mo 4 iaiu.— Xloocah outrages at Ccttittoor. 
tS;2. — Midrib Edit Indian Emigrate Society 
formed, Jan. L — Brc»x»?^ ox: of the Burmese 
War ; cmt*ukat>on of the Midros Br-gade, in 
March.— Foundntko stone of tb* We-leyin Mis* 
f k* Chapes Royarwttah. laid by Mi. FL 

FUylt ff, May l. — Admiral $t. Mko, Gowrw 

ol Food^herty, arrived. fc! Madras.— Trinity 
Chcrch it Bimjnlorc opened for Dnine Service, 
Jnly as —The ttnl Miadr* oral the 

Sapper* aud Mlncra carried at Madras fee 
ktn^xc.. Sep:. 7.— Great thunderstorm at 
Madras, Oct 17 — Dinr*r giv*t> *» thr East 
Indian /mferapta hv Sir W. Puisne 



Indian *mm»U \» Sir W. Button. Puisne 
Judge. Nov. 4. Filty-fcmr East Indian emi 
grams emhukei at Midnw for New South 
Wales. H*c ia-Cx!l»nt drScnce of Fc ga by 
xtajor Hill, ist F mailers, against the atuck cf 
the Bn'Bev:, Dec 5—14- — FcjT^ annexed, 
Dec. 20.— Contention of On* Church in 
1'adra., Dec. 22.— Mophlt Oitngf* at Malta* 
nore, near Tdlicherry. 

l85.S— Dfxtnjction of the ship Gwrm ffif 



85.x — Destruction of the ship Cnv/w Hi? 
gm$m by fir* in the Madras Rc*d., Jan. 2 1 
— Defeat of x«ox> Burmese by Cajcain Resax 
near Limeni. Jan. 50. — Rangoon and Basscin 
ieebreri fror jirta. Feb. I. —Wei lie# on Toxi- 
mordxl Meeting In the Kteooettnp Hall at 

* aimed at 
and a Field 



Madras. Feb. 15.— Brigadier 
Arcot fro* Hydnabtd. to comnand a Field 
Form la^aiUed in referent to an apprehended 
Insurrection. He captaicd 112 Kohillai at 
Fodoni. Fch 27 — Native meeting in honwr 
nf Mr. Georg* N.*!c* in PauVippah* Halt, 
and Fixeucll Ball to Mr. and Mrs. Noctcn in 
the Bu*yretir$ Hall, March 5 and 7.— Dinner to 
Mr. Norton xi the Club, Marrh 11 —Opening of 
tl>» Exhibition it Madm. MaxcA ic— Disut/cui 
calc M great lost of life ia the Madras Reads, 



tl>» Exhibition it Madm. MaxcA 1*— Dimt/cui 

S tic ltpS great lost of life ia the Madras Rcudi, 
arch 27 —Railway commerced nt 



Madra*. J«rx ^ — Orrduwaic ofxhc Gudan^y 

ciiseti much direst, and a sisfcrraco for 
several days of crmaunimtjrm between that 



part af the country asd Xfailnrt, A 
Fin: anni* erioiy cf t)»e Xfadrai Hindu 



“i* it — 
Defcctfixg 



So:it<y eelebratoi at Patcbeappah’s Hail, Aug. 
26 - DUa^trom? inundation at Cunt o r in Aig. 

Mr. Dan by Scvnotr. C 7 rtirv.an <i the Jodii 
Refoera Association, air.»oi at Madias on a 
tour of i rvpjction. Ocf. 2 — Geneml Stnvdey, 
Commnndcr*ie*Chief, irrinJ <>2. 27. — Ort- 
inony at Koya^oo.*^ cf peeentir^ reward to 
the boauaen f^i tJieu sers-kes in cbe Itte storm. 



Ncrr. 16. —Sir Richard A rvvrenc lr« Xf»<]n* 
Do:. 22.— Drought ia the Crdixf l>*ir*u.— 
Central School ef the London Mission ofxnetl 
nt Slick Town, Mndras.-XIc^iah Outrage Act 



.54— £>ctrx TekgraTh «*»t«klcd hrt# 
Madras and P.Hmut»aJ!«, Jog. 21-Fatal 
••iiidrnic xaong the Bo^ghcTs in the NeiL 
gacmcu. Jaa.— New Church at Cuonnnr 00 a- 
secrited by Birhop Dtnhry, Mwah S.-Srr 
Henry Puttingtr rtsiprml Aped 24— Mr. 
Dinfcl FI licet bttcmes Provincial Govenwe.— 
Lord Hurls assumed crf 5 <e April a8.— Pxldic 
irxctnff fee se:tir« 00 foat the Dosetcn 
College, May 5 .-rbe Madras Legiilaive 
Comil met fee the hrK tiae on Mar ».— 
Completion of the electric telegraph bs tween 
Madras and Bingahx*. May 23 .-Madiia 
Exhibit ko of Arr^ultuial Prcduoe orxnoi 
July 14.- The. of Fort St. George 

closed.— Commitoro appoint»vJ to irvtuirr intn 
the aOeccd emp*>yrami of torcare.—Petinon cf 



the aOeced emtx’.-.yramr of tore arc.— Petiiton cf 
the Ex* India m to Looi Harris, Jnlv 16.- 
F'romier deties bxtweco the Ni»m s and 
British Cmitorie* aWixF^d, Aug. 8.— Arrival 
of the KiU 74 d*y« from tix Lixud. Sexc. 
8. — (Jtnetal Amen assumed conLXjnd of the 
Metros Army, Sep.. IntrrKlariwn of 
oniforro chmp jx> 4 t xgr — Suh*tiU!lon of tl»e 
Bengal for the Madias Import Tariff: Oct. l.~ 
Serloaa Hex r>xs ia Madras. Not. 9 *** 10 — 
FaaiaeinBellanr.— Meetiag in Pauhorax^ H 
Hall to fervard the viewed the Palxtouc i uod, 
Dec. 15.— Gotcitcneut Cirrent RecoMs thrown 
oyto to the poblie.— Cwpitch rocmed from 
£** India Com|rany. urgiin; the extensor «>f 
« duration in Indrt. P amotion of the Edaca- 
lion Department, Madras. — PatchtsippaVs 
Branch School op»^d at Chldamturaa. 
— Tea Serd importe.l into Madras flora Chim« 
forexper^bentaloilttvationcci the Ncilghen'r*. 

1855.— Discovery of the CKltTJ^reha tree by 
Coteiel F. Colton In lie Wvnrrtd. Jia. 15.— 
Mndra* Exhibition openod t>>- Ixod f{arti«, 
Feh. 3a— Unco^naotod Civil E r^incer* ftp- 
pointed Feh. 21.— Mr. A. J. Arbuthnot ap- 
pointed fust Director of F>ibk< inilnKt»m f 
Xfxich IX-— Mc^lihs in Marabir <lwumcd ly 
Mr CwHyj 7 >i <iQ keu*» Greeted, 
March ttX — Monster native meeting held under 



pirdals' erwsed o;^vo«re PalcfWa|>iul» * Hall, 
toodopta p«it»c»r to iFw Horse of Commons, 
April j — Swinging Lst.val At NeBftW abolished. 
— Moffehi in MaTftbir lrarre«i.— Flnt fc»v 
motive cf tie Madras ReUwny larded, Jirc 14. 
— Madras Medkal CoUege recccnisoi \f the 
Royal College of Suireons. Ang. 9.— Xlahoined 
(ihoise. Ncwab cf the CnrmtiCL dird wisUxit 
isste. <X*t. 7.— Si^joe, Ra^d» of Tau-xe. dird 
Ort y>, wit fccut belli, oral his Sate lapsed to 




the Tsai India CccBM&y.— The Madras Uni- 
remcdcJlfd.— Tri* Rev. Mr. Andersen of 
the y C. of S. Mivfen School, a datimohed 
triMtKnid, died -Mr. Conrily, CoBoxor u| 
Mngfen te, murdered in tV of h* 

ho«« ai Calicut by MopUh finttic*. 

1 i Harm laid the feiodatioft none of 

“HiniiScho>*'«loDgxt^:«. tk« Church 
Ml.«o, 7 Sclav a I.-D,nr*r 

pea to twinra. 1 Anson the Mvdras C>ih. on 
h*n rfeyurtuie to atvcvie the chief cumtrond in 
India, Jan. J— Visit cl Ixnd Conurg. Governor 
GensriJ. to Madras. Feb. it- Opening of the 
Nmial Sch&dln Madras. March 6.— Agnru.tu- 
nJ Exfcikotion opeaeil at Madura. AprjS.-DU- 
tartoiui in Kiir«dy.~Prgu Medals prwercid 
to Madras Fusilier* by Luff Hank April «— 
New. race m d in Madras c/ the obolktott of the 
CanutkMi*»d. iadofchep<aaionir« of Areem 
Jah ixd fattfiy, Mar Orderai^ued -tepemg 
“* ^«njtwn of Public Wort* May * -SU 
Patrick Grant, Comaander -In -Chief, arrived 
luae kx—TV fnt ^rtico cf lU Midi** 
JUibeir opoed for jmNx traSc. Tune al— 
Mr. Homy, C.S., mu.dcrtd at Bvlltry.— 
DubtMMCt «]f the trccos cc the kie Nawab 
of the Carnatic. ax-S the lai« Rayah of Thrae. 
— Etaapatioo ef Cocriks cc Mauritius abolUhcd. 



cf Coolies CC Miarliu. aboiUW. 
—Railway from Madras to Arcce evened i« 

e y.— Shock cf earthquake at Trc**r>$n:D. 
y.-Selecrion cf the Lai Bock at BarvaJora 
a HortialtaTal Garden. Talr.— Toniore 
Fort ccop*d by the Kx 4 India Ccmpony, 
Oct. J&— E^.e« Uncosvn anted Depity Ccl- 
kccces appointed, Nov. f j — Dispxit between 
the people of Tmvancora and Cochin r^twciing 
the ewgcriy of an idol. Nov.- -Crest! Gale or 
Madras. Nov. IQ — Creation of the Madras 
Fomt ConscraiiiKv X>e£&rtixjeiij. Dec. I. — ' 
Capeare cf the iStcedy rebel chief Dundi 
Shrenah, Due. *5. 

I&y.— Railway Iron Arcot to VrfVxt corned, 
Kay 7.— Madras Exhibition timed. May 16.— 
Coon cf IXmrtora sanctioned meriem cf ire© 
screw pile Pxr at Madras, Jut*: u.— Onto 
Isssed {cocsccuea on the ootbreak cf the 
mutray cf the Bengal Native Anny} vest rain *« 
the ctpmsion of opiaisa by the Press of 2nd*, 
Tuiy 2.— Voltntecr Corpc Act passed. Jnlv «>.— 
FonsotKo of a Volunteer Rifle Cora* in Madras 
»»Mlic«»d, July 20.— Muti acu* oindoct of 8th 
Madras Light Cavalry. Aug. 18 —The rtfloeM 
disbanded, Dec *— Umissiiy of Madras 
iworyoraied, Sept. 5.— Fourteen inches of rain 
fdl in Mfelra* on ccc day, Get 25. — Riair; in 
the Dhtrwar Dtaritf jwaed by the Tthiildar of 
HurpinhoUj ha Bellary.— Imargcnta inarched 
ty«n Ramaxdroag;. west orejtakeo by British 
traoca at Ccppoi. and dispersed. 
tSsS.-CajOit Bid*, blaster Attendant si I 



Madras, died, F«b. 2^— Flrrt e^tinlnttion for 
tie d^rte of B.A. hold hv Madras Uahasiiy, 
Fob. Great gale it Madras, May Cedars 
presented to the Madras Infantry Volunteer 
Guards by Lidy RawJ.naso.May ia— The Rajah 
of Sbxajore. who >ud been tenter*: ed to tram- 
portauco for life, ihot Hmwlf with a molvtr 
rn the read wa Secundeiabid to Chinglopvt, 
May :|.— Railway from Velloce to G-jdcyatum 
opened May ik— 8iu<h law of Railoay to 
Bangslcre moctnaed. Aug. sx The Georra- 
roent of India Uanvfrrrrl from the Eat India 
Compiay to the Croan, Sept. I.-Nfw Marine 
Pcfke Aa for Mrdrns came Into opraatinn. 
Oct. t.-BrUlfe* C»rwt viiildo a? Madras, 
0:t. i.— Capti^ Hart shot dead at Vellore by 
a MuMilmr.n Scpry. »*>'> wu drank wUh 
blane, Oct. xz. -Public Woth* and Revenue 
Sa<tkrent Depirtmen^ nod tie Icrm Com- 
ti^lon oousi^utnL— Puhlicatkra on Nov. 1 cf 



the C'leen’sProdartaticn announcing the trans- 
fer of the Gavmntneit* of India fr«n the Last 
Ix>dia Company to the Crown.— Sraxe Rail at 
Madras to coouDenKirote the ossueicakA of 
the Omnuttst of India by trie Qwa. with re- 
yxangs 01 the Isini>L Nov. Grain riot and 
plundering at CocwUcomm. Nov i6.~Cco 
seerackin of Sl Ihula Chuck, Vtpevy, Nov. jR 
— Coptain Hare, Comxrnndirit «h Regime^ 
Infantry Hyikrabad Contingent, shot by a 
Sepoy, Dec. i.-Kiota 1: Tinneaxlly in coow- 
oience d it* reststxnce offered by a mob to 
the body of a native ChrUt’ran pmirtg a \xc the 
tfreec ; suppe eased with the loss of ten live*, 
D#c if atd n .— Tht Lawrence Anfam 
founded at Oota^uund.— KurtnoE, hiil»rai<» 
administered by 1 Comcnis^'xer. coxAituted a 
irpirate Cnilivtflrate, with the addition of cer- 
tain tract* from Cudiatah ts»i bellary.- A 
Phntttica cf Australian Trees o^nerx-ed nwr 
Wrilirrtoo. NriVheiricH. 
iSjo.— MctammedaL and Hindu penlkmea of 
Slr/dras rave a farewell eswertiinrent to 5 er 



Moiras gave a farewell wertainrent to Sir 
Chilaz^hL-r Ravjliscm, Keb. 9.— Sir Hemy 
Dandson, new Chief Jusw. arrived — Reteznco 
Madras f*utn nctrit tervioe in Bengal of thu ia 
Madras Katilien ; public hobdoyg^ren in tlieir 
hox»a?, Feb. aa.— Tcrty Uwvenanted Deputy 
CeUedoca appointed for various district, u. 
Madran Muck 25.— Sir Chnrle* Tre.elyia 
arrived as Governor, March A— Hh Miswte 
on the mludicA if cfBcUl conespcnderKC 
palikled Apnl J. — Hi* Mirmte cn the In?m 
question irard May i^.— QW.onc* of a 
General Day of Thaffcktffvfag for the rc^toratson 
of ceicc in Indio. July 28.— lira* *crtw pile 
cf the Madraa Firr twned by Sir Choate* 
Trevelyan, Sept. 17.— Sir Charles Travel 711 
comoruiicated to the Prwa peopmnli foe a 
Mvskipality, Vxc, 26.— Dcpitch itcrivcd 



The Annals cj Madras 



fio» the Secretary U SeM reaffirming the 
eiucuxcdl pcJxy eipxindni in the L. I. Ca's 
Despatch of I S54. —The bairdories U the 
EKstrktsof Gunur, Ri£ihraun:lry, ind Miiuli 
potam read ustoJ. and :onw ted into the present 
Districts of fustna and Godaveiy. 
itto.— The Governor ctf Maine visited Pondi- 
cherry. Jan. 9.— Conpktion of the railway 
todge onr the Palu v. Kctlcaixingly, wt-kn 
delayH the opening of the line beyozd Gniit* 
turn, Jan. tJ.—Ein Spake at Salem. Jan. 1;. 
— Opening of the railway line* to Amboar, Jan. 
16. -Mr WiUon announced an Io:on>? tav, 



Aug. !.— Sir Henry Waal Uaraietml from the 
GoftraorsVip of Ccyloa to that of Math*. ; he 
&ni 7 td July 5, and d>?d of cholera on Acg. 2. 
~ Mr. Mcocieid bgoiu le carat Provisional 
Governor, A«j. 2 ; public meeting heid 22 
Madras to petition the Oocei to conirm him is 
Governor. Aug. it — Native Testimonial pre- 
setted to the 1st Madrtt Fusiliers, Aug. 4.— 
The Infantry Volunteer G cords converted ado 



Licur** Ux, and Texaco? tat, in the Vicm^al 
IxgUUtivc Cmmctf. KtK 18.— Addres* pm- 
>cn:c*l to Mr. J. B. Ncrtc* by the Native Aw* 
ci*: ion. if 1 Paichiuf.ynh'* Hall, >Vb. 1 K —Minify 1 



troif* embarked for China, Feb. 28.— Pahlic 
cycling in Black To wn to ccuwder the qoc4tu** 
ed san/.ax* retort 1, Fch. 2S.— Raitbqaakc at 
Chondia^*ny, Much u .— $a Charles Tic* 
velyan published his liaise c^icslng Mr. 
Wasco's scheme cd uxitiaa, March 31, Death 
of the Right Rer. M. F. Lcbo, Episcopal 
Governor of the Bishopric of Myfapore, April 
1 1.— Native meeting convened by the Sheriff at 
PStcheappah’f Hall. Car the pt r?xn of etodng 
a petition to Parliament on the wVjeet ol the 
Ra^h **J Ranee. of Tanjore. April I a— Sw 
pjn.k« for two y**t* of Mr. Charles Rewde, 
Ag»< to the Go»cr» at Vi/ngajnUm, April 
26.— Pohllc mcette oamri t 7 the Sheriff; 
at PiteheapMh's Hall to take into cMtfataaifc* 
* enures ot sanitary reform, April 26.— Tfdta 
and Khiiiuts conferred by Sir C. Tirol van on 
two Nome Officials, Meson. M. KingadMrln 
and V. Virvna, April 27.— Sword belt from 



and V. Vim 
Her Majesty presented to the Maharajah of 
Transom, May a — A loot ion rf the Garrison 
Er^eenhip* May 4.— Native ptfitioo adopted 
'In Mirim ■*»**« the or* taaos, May 16.— 
Railway from GuriMtum to Amtur opened Jaa 
16 ; fra A in bar to Vtajysafcidl, KeU 1 ; s *4 
fn.01 Vanlvamtodl to Tlfipatur. Miy 23. the 
rtca 1 of Sir Charles Trevelyna h&owa in Madras, 
Jue 3 . llis Minute on the Report of the Com* 
missionen eti the systems of J i>:liccture to the 
Madras Prewdency pohlishH June 16.— Fire, 
well addressee presented to him, Jrae 2J — He 
left Madras for brglnnd. Jine 24— Mr. W, 
Moethead Provisionsl Cov^rnitr, June 8 to 
JtJy 5.— Pbrtraite of Her Maj^ty presented 
to the Zeinl wfarof Shevigungn and 10 a FoU&ir 
m the Iriiitlnopoly by the Collector 

of XSaJfis, m tf*e name of Govetnmorx, July 
10. -Pwsen’.a’.ion cd two eises of «i»ci piite 
to the xst Regiment U Madras Fusiliers by the 
tnhi b tr ir es ot M Liras, in recornitico of the gnl- 



ty presented co th 
, May 2— Abxrtioi 
its May 4. Native 



inhibcunts ot MlIios. in recognition of the gal- 
lantry cf the regimen: dchng the Mutiny cam* 
paign, J aly 1 8 .— income :is cime into coeratka. 



eelmuingly, wtkh The Ir.untrr Volunteer G cards converted aito 
irx beyozd GaSit- n Light In fen try Rcgiaen:, AcgusL— Passir^ 
at Salem, Jaa iy. of tSe 1 Bill fee abolishing Vxnl Etaopetn Army 

* oot, Jtn. in I*rtii. Aug. t6.— Cinch^ia intredroed into 

•me lav, Soathem Indii b j Mr. Cements Markhun, 
/icmgal Avgust ; calti«nt>:o commenced cn tbe Neil* 
w pnj- g berry Hills, Oct. in— Rifle Club formed in 
ve Aw- Midra\ Sept T^e Anns' Act a^i the 
-Xt:»ilf*H Sr. amp Ad enme into cosrabon, Oct. 1.— Onfer 
— Pahlic imtd disbanding the $th, 6th. and yth Regi* 
qoc4tic4s m»nt< of Light Cavalry, reducing the 
i&akc at atrts^lh of Infantry Regiments, Oct. JO.— 
Irs Tre* Canai* divided Into two Distrirts, Ncdh ird 
log Mr. iketh Canara, the fnrver kriru tramferred to 
Death the Bombay Prt*idcv:y, (XtoUr.— ' The town 
Episcopal or Midm transfer,*! for ailrr ini.tmisx psirtx^. 

re, April to the Chh^kout DUtrfct. October.— Sir Htnry 
Sherin a: Dirids:o. Chfcf Juatice of Madras, dlrd, Nov. 

i^jdng 3.— Pepper mcmop^T afcdtsbol hy the Travan- 
of the cere Oovemo-it. Nov. ay.- Btadraehdlam 
2— S«w* and Rekapilly tahshs coded hvthe Nitons, and 

t Rwdo, attached to th: GodaveiY Distr^t. Nonraber. 
m, April 1861 —Sir Chads Trepan's defesKe pitohod. 
I »«rifr, Jan. 17.— Tluf inhabitants of the Mrkras Pre- 
idsrrais^ Utency hrtd a public mminr, ond submitted 



fcderfv hrCd a public meeeing. ond submitted 
a pti/.lon to Foramea: prayng for refcam in 
the m>ic at admin«Urh« the Goveraincir. of 
India. Jan. 19.— Famine s Tntvsmcccr, Jan. 
26.— Railway from Tincotur ro uisenol. 

Feb. t.-Memurul Had, Madras, eommencft!. 
FcK 16.— The Bishop of Malms tssoed a cir* 
culu :o the clergy of the diocese inviting sub* 
script km for the tciief cf suferers from dreught 
in the N W. Provinces avd Tmvino:ee, Feb. 
lA— Sit WHIM Dunnca freo Ta-mmin 
arnsol is GowrrKir, Feb. | 3 . -Public mWClflfi 
held in Madras fee firt^.e r.U ef in X. XV. Pro- 
vince* ard Tiavaeca:e, the Monoambtr W. 
Morebeid in the chair, Feb. 18, -Roma Vui- 
mih, first Prince ofTravancore.opeiedaFand. 
with a s3tb*cripticn of Rs. :.o». for ccescniing 
n goldrn throne to Queen Vicccm, heb. 23.— 
Diyorturv of Sir Patrick Gr«<, Owindcr- 
in-Chkf, FcK J 7 -— Railway frun Aritocam to 
Nigaii. </ennl March 4 —Dr Deafcry, Kfliup 
of Madras, died March 6.— Railway fitMi lU*y- 



... . j • - ... « v.- ' ' ' ^ * ' ' 

Nagui, dptnnl March 4 —Dr Dealt ry, Kfliup 
of Madras, died March 6.— Railway fmfi* lh*y- 
pore »o Tlrur opened Maich iz— Xlr. Pofson, 
Goverxrent Astrcaomiv at Madras, divoincd 
a new planet shining zs a «eir of abuit the 
eleventh msgniude. md ciiied k “ A«j. ' April 
17 —Sir W. Dencsoa Jen M&dras far Cikntta, 
April —General order by the Goreraoi- 





during Quart Victoria / Rapt. 



333 



General cm I he Amalgimaiioi of tf* Royal uJ 
Indan Amiri published, AniU ag— The 
streegth o( t!« Native Amy cf lud. reduced 
tv lie, coo men. The Mr/ins Array to oin- 
m! of $1 Regiment..— Upwiids of 6 oa Maim 
Futiien vcfuolmo) fur gneral service la iho 
Bonpi European Infinity »ro AnDerv.—Rall- 
«•; from Tirct 10 Kanlpuam word, Vij i.— 
SI. W. Deoisoc ttccraed loMWra, frem Cefcmu. 
M.y ij.-Sir Coley II. ScMlirai. re. Chief 
luilicerflhe Supreme OutU arthral it Madras, 
May JJ.— The Seereory of Suit lx India in- 
trohiotd > Bill into ihe Hone of Corgmotn foe 
refoniUrallrg the Cornells a India ; he alto 
tnliodoctd • Bill fee nrnilgaiMtirg Ike Sucrow 
and Soddei Ccurl>; and another lo&rarod the liw 
relating <o Ihe CM Snvke. Madras C .Uani 
■ho have compleod imry-lm yean teivice in 
JndO, permitted lo raliev free- it* service on 
L'fito ' Ten, "llhcui w.iiinr fee ainuily from 
lh* Chil Fund, Jane ?.— Native rorolini? m 
lo peti«n PuUnmeaC fee Ihe twiura- 
!»• of ihe Nakcbship of ihe Canal*, June 
14— Large covet visible ihroigtonl India, 

S t— The Order of ihe Stir <i India crea- 
July 5.— Railway from Negipatam toTlru- 
salur evened, J uly 15— The Indian Chil Service 
Bill aai Ju&olnre Bill TK«v*d Ihe awat of 
Her Xla(euy, July 6 .~ BUI for lirorron* act., 
Halts, and dal lap , med by the Main.. Lepr- 
luive Counrll. Jaly 1 J-Th.ee fire. of £1.000 
eoch, l" be awarded for tvo sea is In luaeutin 
in the three PrestOences tor the l*sl ipeclmtra 
of cotton.— Broodier General Sir WilUua 
Neill’s Mnlw ti Madras unveiled August Ji— 
BUI to enibte '.he Ban Vs of Bewal, Madras. 
Biottny lo andmalce ihe race Ac. of 
ir currency nolee, «r»l camia bi-irow 
erlo truuxtMl al Govern mem Treasuries, 
ihe Vicerapl Legislative Council, 
31.— Railway from Kvitipuara la Pa: 

I opened, Sew. 23.— Mini;? cf Sic W. 
Drama cm ihe Costco creation cubfehed Nor. 
14— Dr. Cell instilled as Bishop cf Main-. 
Nor. ay.— Madras Vcteceer Grards pcnenlod 
an Address lo Cobntl Silver, lieir Ccsntran 
dani. co his relirocenl from Ihe Curse, Nov. 
30.— Madras Scrr. File Fier opined nee 1.— 
Rule ay from Salem lo Sanlcaddiuj opened, 
Dec. 1— Railway fmm Tlravalor 10 Tonicre 
opened, Dec. J.— Railway from Ntgari 10 Pol- 
lur Opined, Dec. 8.— The Madras Chamber of 
Comaeice prMItled an addtess lo Mr. IjJr. 
Finance Minaret, on his reenro from 
Eoeia**, Her. 9.-79 Madras held officers 
irtirtd free tbe server co ike terns ofieicd by 
Sir Chides Wood, Dot. 17.— Sir J. Hcpi 
Cam, Coinino&lti in Chief. arrived Dec. 16. 
—Tie capon cf sillpetro esrepl lo Ixicdoii or 
Liverpool prohibited, Dec )J. 



as* 



i$6i— The Irciin Fend Cede ciatc into opera- 
iKitt, J an. 1.— A Decorous robber chkf, i uiuoi 
Dfeiiallv V/ucfcy, c*y<\sred nnd kikd at * 
tillage nnr Cochin, J*n. ?.— C<fcod Honky 
nttttei at Secretary lo Iht Cov<nirt« of 
>!adrxt in the f\tbU Wik4c« J n . 

10.— Nev L^aJkihrc Council mmlilnl foe 
the fir* lirae, Jan 21— Kumrcc-ieen Khan, ant 
of ihe MjtOrt Priscef. sea:e»:«d to t-v^en 
ytun’ iraifrjoriaiwi foe forgeir. Jin. Jj. — Tbe 
Aiwenit* mcc. 11 taingnnhai frc<a Eiwt 
Indiiaa. preo^n.n! difiUt fee ad minion into 
the Indian Medical Seiv**, Ja*. *8.— TW 
Kbmas odvan:ed u?in G*nja»> doiroytni* 
leveml yilla^ef, Feb. i.«- Address cf ct&dolrcc* 
to ih« on the detih of the PriOa-e Cooiort 
a;lopfod, Feh. 4 .— Uh licenie tax obandoned, 
and th* money coilectn) ordered to be relxmoi. 
sK dental ion from the M&dnu Trader Awoci*- 
tion held An Intervew with Sir W. Dent** \n 
claim reptese^uion x the new Council, btc 
their re^jaest wu not entertained, Fet>. 21.— 
North Carw* TOwSerred frota Modras to Bom* 
ltiy ; Sailor and Snbfcrlpor* tnmfmcd frc<o 
Bce^al to Mail»»s Feh. «— Sunday traim dU- 
<ontWl co the Ortat SMtira of India Rail- 
way; Sew Pip tx Cmeiey BUI cure Into 
operalioo, March r.— Lord Elgin, the Vloeioy 
iJe^nalCi armed at Madras og hu way to 
Cateta, March A pnbiio meetirg heH in 
tie Bav^-ritiru Hall to adopt n farewell 
to Lord Canning, the f.rat Viceroy of 
Inda, March 8,-GrfAt Soithon 4 lt*U KiJ. 
wav opened :o Trichincpoiv, Match ri.— 
Roaem Catho^i: c«ntsunity of Madras held 1 
public meeting to repudiate the Concordat be* 
iweei tbe Kin* of Portugal the Pope. A 
meeting of the E»« Indian irhabitiBUofNftdrai 
held to p«il K* agaart tbeir oxeluiion from the 
higher gradra «d the Santee, March 22 -Flnt 
dutnbutxc of Mr. Peter Catoc'a priics bv !he 
Bishop cf Msdras, April 7.— Emmi^«l Chanh 
in Biick Town consecrated. April 12.— A 
Frtwh Viscount named De Farcy *unterK*rv 5 to 
12 month** imprioximm forf.irgery at Madrai, 
April 17.— R* 9 , 00 ? pctaoUwd to the Madras 
Saikcs* Hone by the HhUn TesuoiaialCom 
milter, April 23.— The frituitcos is«ie to 
tie Preis of Gotemmea telegrams cf English 
news discontinued. May d— 7 >>e S?uh* 
We* line cf tie Madras Railway compiled 
by tile opening of the line lo BryjKtr. May 
12.— Minute published by the Gmcnmumt of 
India abolhhlng <nua diulncxloiu between 
Ika Covta antod iz>i Unxrvcnanted branches of 
the Serrlcc, May 27.- Tie right of adupiicn 
cncifexei 'ipcc tbe Chief* of Travarcore, 
Ccxbic. Fccdoo:ottah, and Sun door, Jar* it 
—Mr. Brocks, the Goverrcen PrWate S:«ttary f 
waylaid and robtod near Ccumbatore, Jwly «.— 




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The Madras Nans'* Awociiticn pCUd 
Radiomen: reverting the alleged vttinkn of 
Indian treaties’ A gener ll onler published it 
Calcutta actb:niinr t grecc reduction is th* 
ladan Navy E strtdB&saX, July i^-Tre 
Mid ns Chamber of Commerce hew t meeting 
in lid of :b* dslftned Lanasihirc operatives 

K .— Afatition of the Supreme and Sutter 
*»>- opocrfrfc of the High C mm of 
M»St*s Azguit ife-Th« >'4641 India Ccm- 
amf.il/ of Midffti heii a public raerthg la 
Patchcippah’j Hall to petitu*i Pariament 
gainst their delusion from the highc brazihcs 
of the Indian Meriicil Service. August 2l— The 
Trcrchan g axes cf GovermicT.: House erected. 
A meeting cf the Pcrtupese Cttholi:* of 
M*4ras hell in BUct Tows in wppott cf the 
Pop«*» Coocwdal. Sep*. 3 X— Imrignnticet of 
Ifct Nonml School. ScfO. afi. — Madrat 
(’Juairr of Comrtartff prvxnuod an oddr&* to 
Mr. Ining, the Faunas Ui&^cer, ca hla 
ictiiexrent. OeL t.—PihSc mcetila -a the 
Barrqoetirg Hill in hoocar cd blr. Marc- 
he*!, Ocx. i — The Rajih cd Tr&uiooce 
contributed Bi. yooo u t donatfon to the 
Laneaduev Rtli-f Fnrri. Otf 6.— A <r*mikn 
of taka i*c| 4 Jhrou# lb* Iky cf Brrgal by 
which several cascaltie* were occasioned, Oci. 
S.— A driioL: jrul musical entertainment 



jiaei in the Banquet vg Hall in honuircf Mr. 
NfftM A dtpjutiOT. of genttanr*, rwie* 
renting the Midm community^ waited on him 



with a fen well •4dm Oct. 25.— Tefegrani 
reed v«>l at Madras <d Sir Clarle- Trevelyan'* 
appux.:me*u Li Finarce M^-x’cr In %uitc*h:n 
to Mr. LaiTg. Nov. 23. —A prtie cf Ra. r.cco 
noVi redd presented to Dr. Shorn, 
burgeon of the Madras McdieftJ 
nt, hy the AgH Horticultind So- 
c*ty cd Info, fi;c in omy c*i cotfoa criris*a- 
:ioa, Dec. 2.— The Rajihof Travancorc arrived 
at Madras cn 1 visit :o the Governor, Dec. 5. 

A very n&TTtfrcusly attended m«uv of the 
inhabitants of Madras held a: the Petrie's Pail; 
ro idn( 0 cuagratiktery aidrtss to Sir Chide 
Trevelyan c<i hh expected nrrivil from England 
on hw^rrey to Calcutta, Dec. 22. 

— SirClnrh* Timlpn landed nt Madras, 
ind received an ad dre* from the paW'< nf 
Madras and one from the Chimb* of Com- 
Krce. Jan. 8.-Sboch» cd tar.bquaX* fell in 
the Kistca DisiHa.Jan. nx— M. BoBtemm. a 
gndw of tS? Emperor Napolecc III., 
arrived in Pcmcicfcerry, ar.d asstrLed the office 
of Gun-mor, Jnn. is.— The ttcimer Bums* 
mu ashore near PuJicat, Jin. a6.— The AAvfnv 
JXailr AVtwiUitrh K«h. 2.— CoUmd Fewick 
cd the 671b Regia »fiu did cd t Vi’en in Fori 
Sl Go*^ge. Mtrch 5.— The UunnX^tc comple- 
tion cd the Coist Telegraph Urie between 



MmIha ltd Hominy outorued March ?•- 
Orvji lahrn \rt the MunidpoJ Co**\(->iooeT» 
shows tlus popilntion of Midrib to t# 450.0:*^. 
Much 14.— Meectnf heVJ it ;t»e Binquccing 
Hill to ttomtulite the Qtseea os ihe mm!;. *.* 
of the !v. 10c cf Wales, April 1-Dupky of fet- 
weeks cc the Island a hccoor of the mcjiiage 
of che Prince of Wild April 16.— Dr. Gell. 
Bishop nf Xladras, held hr. fir* nrilAtKO and 
dekreroi c dterge to the clergy, April *J-~* 
Public Weeks Derartmeat. Madras. itwramsocL 
AHoliBoa cd thelndiic N*»y. May I.— A ^te 
given at the expeew! of Governmeil is hangar 
of tbf rsr.rrrige or the Prince cd Wilts to 
the children of Pniesinni and Roimn Catholic 
Poor Schell, May I4.-TU ResKeatint of the 
piivate pro peaty cd it* Tauy.ac Ratal Fwiily 
txmpict sd. May i&-The baryte Maktmd 



N?utf4A«/ wrecked rear : 



Pier, May 



19. — ScTml new* Arroslrnr^ m {(10 pain- 
decl arrived in Madras fu the pcotrction of 
the Fort.— A Bill for the redaction of the ino>mc- 
III hr « glit forward by Sir C. Trewlyin, Miy 
23 — Arddiiihtp Sihsh, t be Ccermivir/ ap- 
pclnted by (he Poc* to giw effect to the P.irtu- 
£oac CcAcnrdu (bed ax O^ttimuDd. June 6 . 
—The Madras Eoccuiot Act pissed, Jtic a— 
Sir W\ r^enisoa pcopo»i the lUnionneni cd 
the Grind Jurr system. July u.— The case of 
Prince Atm Jah. chimant of the Nawahship 
of thu Csmatic. » 4 pin bco ig ht Wore Pirf^- 
meat by SuFii^ny X ef ly, A 4. —The Secretary 
of &ue ruled that In future •shUnd zwamries 
shoail be supfikd by Cover rut< ot at u:e! price, 
Aug : 5 --fi«ie,al Sir J. L CiMwdi, Mmlm, 
Frcusoen, t><clde* criicer of the ledum Army, 
died, Aue. 6 — Tie reply from the Queen and 
Prince of Wale? to the Madras Address cob- 
lithel, A HJ. it— The Appellate Branch of the 
High Oort, |Ute Sadder,) moved to the 
llr^h Uiilding, Anf. 15. —Hie HoiuuraMe V. 
SyJagopih C’hirlu died, Augisc 19 —The Con- 
troller of Military Fsikinoe recamended the 
obolitko of theOssoor Remotmt I>ec«: f Arg. 24. 
—A eftock ctf earthquake felt ax Thnccmake, 
Sep!. 4.— 1heVcr>* Kev.Lord How ard arrived at 
XlodrosSrtt. 5 .— A grand enter Uiinmrnt jrirtc to 
Mr. H. K. Cfcwtfc, traffic ni 3 Mg»rcf!>» Madras 
Railway, Se^e. 8 .- 1 T< aWp aWw I Wt Alfred 
wrecked eft CaUngiyoUm, Qcl r. - An Occi- 
dent on the Riduay U^wecn Avjr.ial) a^l 
Ecode, CX:l 6 .— The comtrxtlon ofn Picraaa&a 
the Bnpoie Hutoor xtwtwced by tfae Secre- 
earyof Mate, Or!. 1 — Aierrre pic at Madras: 
the ihip /Wvfwi and eight Uh***# wrecked. 
Out. 1^— Ihe o*iei rvrtioooUiC" r«dvj»lhe 

CocmOr Ghiul u actioned, Od. 2>— A Krlnn? 

muirain proialrar jimiri^vx the cuttle in Kc<- 
nool, dcsxrcying the* In large numbers Oct. 
29.— Two ysskIs driven ashore on tie caait of 





during Qtt«n VuiwUi 



Cocte, thirteen live* M, Oct.pX— Tb? Pintos 
of Bombay inscribed SU &»/*» to alleviate che 
distress among the M*fm* native weavers. 
Nor. y.— Shurfcol-CMmrah PaliadnTaproir/.&i 
0 member of the MdiM Ler*Utnv Council, 
Nov. t8. Tlie Metrc^xiliLu*. A Icrfn delivers* 
h'w first risiutiuo duirtc U St Grume's Cathe- 
dral. — The Earf of Elgin. V >:*r»y xxA Govnt/x- 
Ceneni! of India, died* m Durm«ri in the 



O.iw*'! 
«>y xttsG 



V alley, Nov. ax -The Honwinble Sir 
K Nnpicr, K.C.R appointed to*c< as Gover- 



nor-GeseriL pending t >e arrival of Sir \V. j 
Denr/rr. Nor. 23. — Ice Company tfurrni in 
BnngaXc**. Nov. 25. — Si r W. Dtrosoi <111- 
tnrVed for Calcutta to asvjrae the oftev cf 
Governor-General of India pro Un : the Hcmcwv 
able Mr. Miltby apposed Actir* Govern* cf 
Modras Not 77.— Sir W. Denison acted at 
Gov»m:r*‘»trerol ktr seven week s, fro a Dec. 
a,— TbeTranque>cir Fort ordered to be itxed 
to t>* Kroad* Dee. 8.— The murderer of the 
btc Mr. HorsVy of Uie Madias Cavil Service 
c*|Xcr*d, Dec 31. 

Govrenment A\cob* Dbtiilcrv 
aholuhfil. Jan. r.— Thirty -erv coarcs 00 thar 
«r*j fron hulcm to Muir*. to be tiaaspcstcd, 
rote apoi lU Polio; gvxrd; *tn were shot dew!, 
eight wtre terifusly w^jmlM.oine were retake n, 
ind the rest escapod, Jan i—A ihock cf writ- 
c^ake fdt oiTrurhioop^y, J*n. 5.— A diode of 
eastbqoike felt at SiLem, Jin. 7.— Sir John 
Lawrer.ce.thenwlyappotntftl (hwn nnr.G'iurral 
of Ivydit nmed off Madras. hot did ixx lied, 
Irn 8. -Sir W. Denison returned to Madras 
iron Calcutta, and resumed the oificc of Governor 
of Madra.% Jan. lS.— Death of the Rev. J. 
Pcweieiyxoi the first native cf S* India nd* 



Dcra>«c.iy try, the first native cf 5 * India ad- 
mired to Holy Orders b the English Church, 
Ian. 30. — A piWx Mdu of inhabitants cf 
ilad/to. Sir W. Drm*un in the choir, adopted an 
Addresi of oaigiaiuUtoo to the Qotem on the 
birth of a sco to the PHncwnf Wabs March I.— 
Tbe title cf ‘•Maharajah" ennfmed m a fwr- 
scc-al distinction on (he Ra/di of Vimwmi. 
March it. Fust meet cf the Hockey Club> 
March 2$. -The Didcrs Hmncitariod, March 24. 
— Ab&iion of tlic I.ceiiMu. and reilunhin 
of the Jncon£-f jx uclCtstoss tariff, April 1.— 
Fcemxtinn of the Sanitary Commiisxrc with 
Mr. R. S. Ell 2*C. S . w President, 1 cA Dt. Mont- 
gomery is Secret tr/, April 7.— The Hcrfbfe G. 
Ditchmcniriu Chrtty tcok ha sett iso member 
ofthc legislative Cccscil, April? — TbeMt/lnis 
PtuDsrmonk Soerely started, April 9— D«- 



tAnimfM «f the 1 8th, 4**! 4 $rd, ond a* 
Repmcnti cf Madras Native Infantry, April zx 
— Introduction of Kr»b in flic Pycvrr. arrf c<ber 
tirvmu on (ho N>Hthem>s May 4 —SinfT 
Corj* nd(* puMiahid. May 35. — A imifosm 
aiojulard of wc^btt and mrosoivs in<r«H«d 



thwoghor* Ir/iii — lccan Mnrr-?ge Act enrae 
alien. Jolv 1.-N1. J. It. Noctoa ap- 

e Vd^cite Gcaeeil ci Madras July 19 — 
pMjv-nger traffc belue^A Ma>l^«s ond 
«ausrilo<e opened, Au^ t.— Sir Onit^ Tre- 
v’elyjji s Mirr;re on 1 gold currency fer 
pabtUhtd, Aog. i.—Prcpwed extemion cf the 
Railway lirw Shoranoor to Nirakal 

and Codv.n, Aug. c -Bill fee the aboli- 
tion cf the iinud J Q ry pnhlsbed. An. t>- 
O^xning of fr* Mirim Hignticn and Carol 
Company s Mam C*o:tl at KunvpoJ, At«. 17-— 
The Ranee kutkoma Nmcl.iar ».«nnod pwas- 
wxi of the Estate tad Pal ux cf her father the 
IsEctrar ZetnpiAt of Shlvagu-«a, <d whiedi she 
hid been deceivnl for thirty -iv>? )<xn, Sejv. 15. 
— Mr. Whitley Stole* appointed J*mt»ry 
to tb#j Calcutta I^^Un'e Council, yjoxudnl 
in Madras as Law Rcponcr by Mr. O'Salllvan. 
Sept. 2 & — Ralway freci Ti:upUito Reddjpdle 
onrr*d, O^, I — I Am of the s.e, Ptriia, with 
all hiad; <tfi Irtxrd, ft«n Madras to London, 
OH. 5. — Sttieo* nuraUtion at Cokialore. 
Oct. 7.-DiftisiiousCjck>« In Cdcrtia, grent 
l‘A*of life, and cafcunllir* among the 

Oei. nx—F urn! opened in Mwdraa for 
the relief of the stfere», Oct. 15.— The 
Frenis ship Pitre Ann* 5 trji/kd on the beich 
at Mad rail Oc;. IS.— \m at MuoUmUm cf 
•boat >*<X01 to fruro the inflowing cf the soi. 
Nov. 1.— The Mabira^h of Viriacugran ap- 
pailmed lo a Mil cn tbe Vkareval Legislative 
Coiicil, Nov. j— PuUc Xleolirc at the Rm- 
iiuecu^ Hall, die Governor tr, the chnir, for 
tbt rebef c 4 safer** from the recant cyC«-.< 
in the R>.n& Diwiric?, tad inuniktlcn^ in 
Ccsddiloec; Not. i6.—Doaucuv'e cjMlone at 
Madras J$th Nov. ; ore ship went to sea xzA 
was iy^ heard cf egoir* : six were abandoned at 
tee; four were lisvnstoL — Avricnltiinil Exhi- 
Ktion at Opmuvt, Nov. jq.— “Editoes' Room - 
epeifd in (he Covemnimt Oft:e, Dec. 1. 
i.V>5 — Tiw Ac* came Into operation 

J an. 1. — Transfer of tie Hoomui Feral frum 
Mad m toM>*ora, Jan. i.- l hc Mrmriii Hall 
cceap’xt^i and c«r<d. Jan. 2. The Doc <le 
Rr.iUr/. \i.ccd Xlialru. Jin. & The Royt- 
pett ah Schools openoi, lan. 9.^Sb«k cf earth- 
qwke feh at Venikondi. Kistai District. Jan. 
20.— Sl George s Cathedral formilly re opened 
for pcblic worship, v:\*erol impros'eiMnts hav.r^ 
been mtde, and a new chancel added, Inn. 22. 
First p:\iK mvetim -nleof Nfilgh*.-rry tea. Tin. 
27.— TN Adnunidiatof General's Act 1865 
piMcd, F<K 22.— TTiv Gosmnmmt ForciU Act 
1865 I««wd, Fch 24.-Tc3cgrapha: communi- 
cation brewvro Madias iral Kjocc mi Turkey 
«;wnn1 t Mmch 1 —The Iniian Secession Act 
luurd, Mareh 7 — Ihe High Ccart^ Crinuni! 
Procedure Amendment Act p*soi, Mr.rch 2t. 



The A n»ah *j Mal/ai 



— Arrrml in Mr/'ras cf 8<r High Rot, March 
37. — Government <kc«fed upon tratlgomaikg 
the Military Male 0 i{fan Asybm with the 
Lawrence AiyVni *1 OotftCftaiiild. March 3a 



lure pufcfaMi A pal r.— R hIwat from AH 
run to 0 *$rmv* «xnt*L May S.— 1 
Warrant Grade instituted, May rS. Total y 



I vcc-?n:«l to hlr Hope am Lady Grant, 
ri.— X>«r»plimentarT dfcucr to Ccdoael 
tj Shrtiff of Micro'. rc the Madras 



—Sir W. Denrtl't letter on Noth* Agricul- 
ture pufcfaM, Aprtl r.— RailWAT trom Aiko- 
rur to Cwjcvtraai «xned. May S.— The 
Warrant Grade iratitutoi. May tS. Total sub- 
•criptiom r.4 the Misulipium Relict Find, 
Ri. 3,60.00a, May 20.— Gmindu Nnick’s Fri- 
nary School formally opened by Sir CcJky 
Scothnd, Mie 22. -Sir iitt'Lcrd Le Mirchin!. 
Ccrar;.nd«-in Chief. UTivei May 2j~T«Jti 
iti. nial warned to Sir Hope ani Lady Grant, 
May 2&— Oimjdimentarr dfcacr to Cokflel 
Impel!, Shrtlff of Micro'. ae the M.v*ras 
Club, in cdehratinn of the fiftieth anni- 
of the victory at Witerlocv June 
—Shock of eartha Aike felt at CormhiUcr, Ira 
if.— The ctlrer* of Madras taen>»nn1is<d t?*e 
Covcrace for a share in the roarwgtnirM of 
their iuunic.pi! if airs, Aeg. 9 — Rcomimtnd*- 
ixq hr the Sukirr Cccmisskm for a nrw 
General Market in Madras, Aik lA— Madras 
Ccoxiv.c* far the Jnt<m*iur*l Paris Ux\St*. | 
tkrn cf 1S67 aw***!, with the Han. H. 1>. 
Phillip* as Treiidcrt, arxl Mr. C. A. Li^son 
is Secretary. Sepi. I — RaKtviy fn>m Reddipifce 
to Coddiroh o«wl Sept. f.-Mcrder of CapL 
Gwlnrt* <0 l«*ni the JUrrUl In the Madras 
Rends. S«|*. 3.— Kent Recoin Act poacil, 
SepL l*— Towns Imfwverocm Act posaed. 
Oct 14 — Oder foe the rc mgutution of tie 
Xtdrm Army jemmdeited. Oct 24. -City of 
Mvin* Mimlfifclity Act cum? into operation. 
Nov. 1.— Permission given by the Msdraa 
Govra mnea! to Mr. Stereo 10 search for $:M m 
vinous juit* cf the Preside sxr, Nor. IS — 
MniLcAl Commis»:n appointed. Nov. it — 
Srrfoi* drought in Madras, Coddi jah, BelUry. 
!A»d Kurncoi. November.-— A rising of t>« 
Khrol* in Ganjam took pfnee uni wx»n 
suppressed, ta November.— JUifwiy line c*mrd 
to C jddfliuh, Dec. 6. 

UA.— Mutiny Act wme imo force in Ir^H, Jan. 
1.— Death cf Mr. fy.eele, RrtJ Judge of the 
Small Cause Coon, Jan 21.— Porcweil lull *n 
honour of L*dy Drniwn, Jan. >x— D^aih- 
antes ami ins i>- Khrob. in Gin- tn *xpp r,«.i, I 
January.— PaMic raoiitg si M.drit :o pmiol 
unirat the cn'pQ*il appnaptlailoc o( « pco-.ica 
of ihf Park by t'c Mid... RniUay Company 
fur tht nt- C«fil ml Tcminiu. Feb. j. T(< pro- 
t« »a. Miccufub— Famine In Gamin. Feb- 
rjary- — AniraloT the Fliu Pilnce ofTmincxe 
in Mii'ri., Feb. 15.— Tic MopUh Riiflh of 
Omnnic Ji.tiitJ of iJ toooicry osincixos 
bilhmo atcoiiled bun by Gcwerenum hi il- 
o«n?ieily i* three immfeT, March j— 
An idling jo&enicd 10 llie Ucc. J. B. Norius ] 



by Ok Hindu, un hU in*uidiiifi OeiuaUiv lo 
Knmoe, Mirdi 6 A OralUin SdlJirJlip 
fcumlol by Ibr He®. ShurfOol Oiiranl. Urdu- 
dir. Mirth IO— Firewrll ilir?*r ji.«n in 
I— ion of Sir W. DeniKir. by ibe Midri* Hunt, 
Mirth i&— Mohammedan iddrr-.oo.nutl I* 
Sle W. 11, niton, Mini* >x-Sir W. DenUon 

tucetole.1 it CxtriKu ol Miln- by lurd 

Napier, M 11 1)1 J7,- Ileiorture ut the (oimtr lo 
Europe, Murh a- D(Krc«in Tae>c«e. Muth- 
— Stab of lulii PJnilen, Aaniiioi iuruul. 
April 4.— New Pnaldaey Cdlrve iHiiltlinj. 
begto, Apia 15 — Indna Cumrunie.' Aet, lb« 
lntfcin Poa-Olhec Ati, and the Nuiu C0an.1V 
Manlike DiawdaOtB All tarne 1M0 upouito. 

May I I lit ti. very cV a new clam I by Mr. 

I'oi'-ji. Cover (iimil Atliotuuiiu, and riinied 
by lam "SyWn,'' May jli. -Athict'cn of ibe 
11: Ap.d at ibe camn.rntcinenl td the oflcnl 
year in lolia, lune j— Freteniaioa a a Teai- 
monial 10 the Right Rev. 1-r. J. FenneSy <a the 
twcaiynttb uu,lienujof hUosiecraiion, Jane 
nmiae in Onui and Caajun. Lord 
Napier visa the aSicied djiricii. July 14.— 
livreti. tending fiomdioorhl, in Sorth Anol. 
Salem. Ccirr.bat :«e, and Beliary. Foblir Beel- 
ine lo devite muxs for relieving the entree., 
J«iy >1.— Rirdro line from Cudd-pih lo Mu- 
daoei ti;eunl. Aug. I. — TFe <W colours of 
H-M.'a Wind, Intr 1st Mndme fueiliire, nliord 
in Si. M«y. Church, Fort St Geucu'. Aig, 
iR— TJlecmin iwrur- in Mneru lool.il, Sf(<. 
7.— The H-l™ Ban* Bill p.u.d, Sep!. IJ— 
Shtirl id ut|it|nilte fell it Vellore, Oct. (1— 
Suiom tatle rloi In the KWra DWrlci. 0:i. 
jft— ' The Rilab of Trivuuxee trade 1 ‘*Maha- 

nfih. 'Nov. 9 Kailua; iinefr>uTn:Hnop^y 

lo Caro « circned, Dec J— Cotonel Temple, 
fWenl of lie Madru Maosipal Bianf, 
Cupola Hope, ai>I ivaMUKiMailier. drownei 
•a lie river Atlyar by the upieuiig of a hoM. 

iWr.-^&ood C. A. Daiv>n iroinrcd Prrsi- 
dcr.t ci the Ma Jrss Municipal Btnrd, J« 6. 
— Xnisv f/ddrc-4 ptNrtel lo Him Muy C»r- 

C :cr, Ian. |8L— Opening tf the MoraUsd 
norail if i9 at ChiOgfrpftC Jnn. fit. — Arrival 
in Madras cf tbs Ma>nraj*h (X Tr*»»r^rtt, 
Ian. 29-— The MahunjU Invc-kd by lx«l 
KipSer. Aiih the G C.SI. Ihc H.:r»:orithC 
7 . Py<r 6, t»r Ucaxou nWc Slrnf.Oo^OMBfiK 
and Mr. Midava Row, Inw-sed vlth rius 
K.C.fsl.; ani tl.r 2««iiid*r cf VtokiU^rt. 
Mi W. R. Rtibitton, Dr. W. )ln:k«jic. Mr. 
E B PwtlU*d the Honourable G. Likdi 
minsrw Ch«!y with the C.S.I., Fob I— 
lavir.|« of the fajndatlcn stone of the T resi- 
dency Collect with nusunk ceremccy, FdK 6. 
— l/nj ;;iid l*lj Nirter kfi Madras fee Cj!- 
cuim co a rUit to the Viceroy, Feb. 16. — They 




during Quttn Victoria' i Rd$n. 



337 



returned Much 17.— Artel of tie Rtft* Rev. 
pr. tbe new Metropolitan of Jeeiu. 

Mirca aft — Vic lea! ht^-irmnXin>x^, March 
** —Intiudncrion c< a license tax. April 1.— 
Scttlwfttm cf H.IL Prince Arim frifs *fain : 
4M*ooo for the pi)ni**:oc his debts, 

andaa taeoal alio wee granted of /15.OCO. 
Her Mreiiy ccnferrea on him <>4 trtle of 
Trine* of A root. Apra 8.- Fast* c ,n Oris«. 
April* — r lrcuell c.nrwrgrrco to Mr. J. C.Colc- 
m*n. by the T iuV* Av*x*knka. April 9 — 
Mi'lr »5 Petitk* retire the License la*. April 
ta— Rviectxo by the Madras Bank of the 
nropr^Ml amalgamatiM of the Presidency 
kunUp April fo.-D eyer.i.™ of ®he Rklrt Res. 
Dr. J. FermtUy, Roaon Catholic Bishop of 
MtthiMO Korr*. May^-llta Rnah of Veo- 
latiftm tftabUthw* « Relief Ha*** for the 
rcor of Madras, Jane l.— Lad Napier rijittd 
rendtehmy, June y.— Volrxc thurKbr*«*m m 
Rjiinukircog, June ix— The Ttales' Auoui- 
;»on pctirixxd sgatatf the sew Municipal Ml, 
June 18.— Cera*ay of opening tie' Chifta 
Like, or Napier Caw!, Jrly i.-Mwy frees 
Kanir to KodumoU op««ol. July L— Mates 
tnroxial presented to the Goivrorarnl min?! 
tbe Municipal Att,Jte-Kw Central Station, 
opoonte the G«*ni H cepiul gate, commenced, 
Jay 8 -Improved ttrre idoped it the 
*»£re*ttcn of Mr. Pogscn, July iOw— Mates 
Manxlpd Bell passed beo Uw./ily i 3 .~PutU 
naetirg memorialised the Viceroy against tb- 
Munlcipal Act, J0I7 33.— MiJce GeoKii W. A. 
McCIm>srty apffc 4 n?rd to jiKcecd Sir Gnspsrd 
Le Murthtni ta ConrnandeT-in-Ch^f of the 
Madras Army, July 2£ — Riot* at VePccc, July 
2S and ** — Ayjn rtinm' of a Cotmnitte# 10 re- 
pcet opon the it \*<t cf European Vnerancy in 
the Presidency, Atg. 1.— Proriaciil Sehccl of 
Comhioccum coav.itutol 1 CeCege. Aug. 1. 
The steeple of St. Andrew's Kirk ttrick ty 
lightning. Aug. 23 — Tl* PubLc Library build- 
iryy. at Ccctcamund commenced, Acg. 3 $ — 
The fotmdirion stone of the new •• Biden 
(Saikci*) Home'* hid by Lord Napier, Ax. 
31.— Serioos encroachment cf the tea at Ccchm 
tn AqcibC. — N ew Pc 45 ce Aet came into oj wr*- 
tjon, bee*. I.— Report <f ike Cholera 
f:o rabl»h*d, Sect. F*al Report cf tbe 
Famine Relief Cteaittot tubmltttd toGoim- 
oent by Mr. Daljril, $q*. 2<$.-Shr.ck of 
cirth^mke felt a: ChlKow, Sept an- - -Cilinei* 
rotnm viiited hy 1 seme gale ; two 
wrecked. Sepe. 29 .-T*blc ol salutes ollowab 4 e 
to the Nan* Prince* and Chies of India pub- 
OcL 1. Sew Town Prayer and Reeling 
Room "r*nei. Oc. i*.— DrpirWre of Sir 
Gomnl L* Minfaonl Ityx Mad.nii, C*;:. 
M»i«GcicriI T. A. 1>»« .cw . 

<ki in CliJ'f Pfiiliig lie arrh.l of Gcwial 



te 



McCletcr-.y.— M Ho*c ^ fc« Deitiiute Fwro- 
pcons orenei it Rovipcam, Oct 20.— Dinrer 
at the Madras Cbb' ia hcacur of SirThuiM 
Pyaoft cn the ccczsioa cA hi* Tettrcmcts* frern 
th* Cm! Serrice, Oct 25.— New Mcftidptl 
Act C*m» *<o 0|»eTaiMfs. Nov. J -Llcnt- 
(*.<neral W. A. McClrvtetT arri%*d, Nov. 7. - 
Rctira cf tb? Ri*H: R*y. Dr. J. Fcnntly. frees 
Reene, Nov. iS. Death «»f Rrigmlicr General 
Irc.'i’vl. Commtuliit' th? Mxabarand Canon 
Division, Nor. 2^— The erection of 1 Central 
lunatic Acyfam at the PrcsiJeno* Tcwn ««• 
ticncd, Dec. c.— Arrival of the Rev. Dr. Nor- 
man Mac Iced cfCfagcrw, on a Miwino tair 
thron^b India. Dec. 21— Denarnr of Sir 
Thcmai Pj Croft, Dec 2$. 
iWS — Railway fieri Kodunudito EiodeQnnction 
with Madia* lincl c^enoi. Jan. i.^OpcSura of 
the Chltr&vnUY Bridge, 0/ the Napier Brilfre, 
ca tlit North* West Roe of RnilwCT, Jid. 8.— 
Great dutres* c ont fano in Mate* North 
Arcot. a=d Xdm, Jnn. 9. — FcctnMion of a 
Madras Itenc>. cf t>* Cast India A»oc-.a:»on, 
co. — Dwith of Ih 4 Right Rev. Dr. J. 
** ' .. 13.— Murder of Mu. Mnc- 

of the late General MacDorcill 
ibay Army, at CXcicanicrad, b)' r*r 
borsekeecer, Feb 4.— IV. XYyllie bofinthoi 
/x.oco to the dtr of Madras cn behalf of tint 
3 ck poor, FcK ix-Ffte ot Trichs «oo 3 y to 
ccfcfccxte the junction at Erode of the Great 
Soothtrn of Iidh RiiP#*y with the Sooth. West 
line of t>* Madras Railway, Feb jS.— L ord 
Napier lefi XUArm tut TravunoM rad Cocbin, 
FoIl 20, and retimed to Mndrra March *- 

£ mide hy Archdeacon Dedtiy to the 
for funds Jdt a xil of bells fee ihe 
•rl, Feb. 2S.— Dntms in Cuddopah, 
Mitch.— Retirement cf Mr. talk* Holloway, 
March 31. — Dc*n» tax ocoliwod. Awfl J - Re- 
organisation of 1)* Subordinate .\fixi.fal Depir 
meet, May i.— Congratulatory addrasa to the 
Qum. on tl*c #**pc of H.R.H. the Duke cd 
Fdlabvrgh from the or.tmrc mode on life ot 
Sj^ioey udoptoi a: a nibbe mectirg in Mates, 
May 15.— the N rig terry Hills const itwerd a 
*ep^n:c Distrct, May zi — Lord Napkrbiiihr 
fcurxlaticc flene cf the Sewite Hoot* Clcjiaak. 
May ax— The Vt*y Kw. Dr. S. Frrnri!) ap- 
pointed Rcrran CulWk B.riop of Mailr&s in 
ftKarsreotohUtaiSn, Jaaci.-Theesublsh- 
ment at Maxlm> of o Model Female Normal 
Sch«X>l by the Maharajah cf Vixiarjgran. sanc- 
txmed \y Governmece, June 4. — Tn r Madras 
Mint greatly rethced, June 5. —Wreck of the 
French buoue S*nnt itervard ra the Madia* 
Roads, cajsh/grc;/. dredge to tbe Madras f ter, 
Taxed.—' The duress in the *c%rTai «Ji>irkraof the 
Presidency alln>v;d, in cunH^aeJift cf abiodint 
rain haring fallen, Jutus — The Vapory Hospital 

X X 




Tftf Anxah of Madras 



©xivi rtcil into t New Civil Female HtKptto), 
uul ao mile cct-puUtU treated there fe 
it rnre. Inly 4 1 Swoui tioois La Orissa. July 
c.— Mr. ?. W. Breeka. C.S., appointed tb* 
riret Com»m*ix*r of the Neilgfa-rriei, July 6. 
— Offio of R evenm Secretary to C.ovfrareent 
created. Mr. DalyeU ap^mnted the ftret huum. 
beat, July 7.— Farewell dinner to Mr J. I. 
Friaxfin. the Superintended of Mnrir*. July 
16.— AmaWnalicn of the Vcpery and Rny*- 
iwttah Police Courts Jnly to — ' T)*t Colur 
Bratge on the Bailor* branch of the Madras 
kailwuy v M y<l away, July 25.— Toil Solar 
Ectfpw, An*. iS.— Dinner given at the Madra* 
Club to the military officer on their mure 
fretn net* re service in Abjvrinia. Aug. 25.— 



Railway frcea Moddantr in Tad;atr. opened. 
Sept- i.-Exi*n.ion of the Mulns Railway 
from Coimbatore to Kcilir uactioned by 
(imwirattri. Sept 3.— New T«I.*n»phie Tariff 
dine into cceratk* Oil. 1 .— Cox^etniion of 
the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Multas 
Oct. 4 — Openl*C <* reach of 7l ailre 

of tbs £**: Coast Caul. Oct. ta— The Kwxl 
of Mayo appointed Govcrroe-Caniral nf India. 
Oct. *7— Shock of earthquake felt at Soleo, 
Nryr. 8.— Tt*e Bvien Home for SiiVxv at 
KuyApomai opened by Lord Napier, Comma, 
dorc Sir Leopold Heath bring mowul. Dec. 
12.— Thr Mvtrx, AMf started. Dec «$.— Mr. 
Parker* Report pr«e*td to the Madrai 
Harboar Committee. Dec. 22.— Regatta at ibt 
Red Hills during Chrirtmaa »Mk. 
ft* - Arrival of I-onl Mayo from Bwaty on n 



ift*- Arrival of 1 -nnl Mayo from Booty on n 
vni to the Governor of Modn* Jaa a. Tn* 
Madras Chamber cf Commerce prevented an 
address to him. Jan 5 * He lrf fur Cakutu o* 
Jan. 7 to toccoed Sb John Lawrence as Vktfoy 
of Irrfia.— The Siugor div.vco trarrrfrrnri to 



Mfdntt, Jan. 13.— Sir John Uwrmre. 
Viceroy, l*nd* at Madras with Sir J* 
FerRiwow, the Governor Designate of Wn 



Australia. and the Maquis of Blaafcvd, Jan. 
23.— The Infantry VoluntMr CuxnU* cuunwi 
to Ctyveram, Jan. y> — Establishment cf a 
branch of d* Chwte/ed Mercantile Bank « 
Cocaruda. Feb 1.— Ofice of Comoilin* Archi- 
tect to Madras GcwrmTwnt crotod, Feb. 1.— 
IMV k Work* Commlwon aKotntod, Feh t. 
—Henry Thoraton sentenced to doith tor the 



of Captain 1 'ige of tie barnoe L<** t 
in Madni. Feb t, nt*i executed Feb. II.— 
Morrwni erected la Trkhinoooly to the 
memory cf Mr. Rccald McDonnell by the 
native emmuaky of tbe district, Feb. if — 
law of the f»nndtfi<m cmrofSt. Andrrw** 
Native Chvrvh, Kch, 24 -The CX**caraund, 
Agri-Hoeticdiurxl Scocty established. Feh. 
27. — Closing of the Madras Mint. March 5- 
—Report of the Midru Breakwater Ccm- 



Trkhinoooly to the 
3 McDonnell by the 



natDH paMUhtd. March 19.— Tlw Madra* 
Repcalinx Ait pa^L Mira 20. — OfTicc of 
Collector of the Imperial Lioerue Tax tboluhed, 
nd the duties de’ edited to n Deputy Cullcctce. 
April «. -New Ieoxie Tax Bill poised, in- 
come* avier Rs. 30a per mensem beinx 
axtwptad, it bwt rS the I.*ree*e T»« Act, 
April j. — Health Office tflUblUboL— Di%ma 
Act came Into opaatlon, AprJ 1.— Arriral of 
Prn>^ Frederick of Holstein in Madras. Apnl 
3 — Hr.mcoic Sxkty foraed ot Oatacatnurd. 
A|»ril 1$ —The Senate of the Madras University 
reacdixxl to establish Ux Unlvmity Pn.fc *wi.r- 
ships, April 24.— Tie Maharajah of Vbiana- 
gram timed Madras in ApriL —Abtcisamcv. 



gram visited Madras in April.-- Aboftloomev. 
of Kumool m a Military Sutk*. May «.- 
Death cf Mr. C homier, Jodge of Salets, May 
to -Archer y Club ostabliahol at Ocrisoamnrd, 

£ .— Foandeelng cf the s.s. CA*iu\ 1, in a 
in tie Bay of Bengal May 21.— Fhst 
ay A^ri HonicMnral ExhiCtiion. May 
24 — Thr Irdtta Article^ d War rnm* iKo 
opmtloo, June 1.— The armament U F«ri SI. 
Gouge roiiced, Jor»e i.— Lie a tenant ur/d 
Adjutant Brooking of the 35th N I. sbx on 
Veptiy Parade Grr^ond by a Hav^.ir, who 
( t m adn td sa».ldir t June 7— Brigadlir Omni 
Wiiie, C.R, C.S.L. Military Sccrottry to 
Gm’eran.eot. created a K.C.B , JuneS. -The 
British bar^ve Airxwnbr wreritvo wmo mill* 
tu the south of Madra*. Jaly ^.-Railway Iwe 
openoi from Todp*Jri to Gooey. Aug. 1.— The 
d enclitic* of the Clia&Vput Fort sniKtionnl, 
Aor- A— Gowmmm.! **iiciirvwil lb.- croctko 
«.f a .crew pile pie: at Calicut. Sep*, t.— Shock 
U carthqrake Wt at Ncikire, Sept. 10— The 
Indian Volunlacre* Act arvl the Makvi Jail* 1 
Act foxed, ^ 3a— Layir^ of the fooraU- 
iko stoic of the Trevundrum CoBegev Get. 1. 
—Madras Equitable Avwaaoe Society’s Act 
cane into oiwratkrt. Oct. IV— Tlie Maharajih 
of TcaiaaeoM prohibited the ihoocfcjr of will 
ckpharus in teniccmes. CMt. as. — Deja^rture 
of the Right Rev. Dr. S. Fennelfy to Rc^c. 
Oct. 23.— Dmih cf CoVrorrl J. E. Rohcrtwm. 
A ijtf air-Grnciol of the Madras Army. N,re. 
7.— TTle Rajih of Cochia createtl a K.C.S.L, 
Nor. 9.- The owning of the Soe* Canal, 



doith tor Ac vriV. Nov. 21.— Ktpkoion of a &4-j»o«r:dcrc^- 



spot, Nov. 22. 



Fun Sc. Qtmty klllrtg a gumr . n the 
ov. 22. — Soldiers’ Industrial Exhibition 



nt the Banqueting Hall. Nov. 2*.— Arrival in 
Madras of Sir Sejmuur FitngrrxVd, G^yrernoc d 
Romluy, Dae. 3.— Iiepariiire d Uni Najocr 
fcivl Sir Scjmour FiugcmM :o Colaiiu »o he 
present there daring the viiic cf the Duke d 



27.— Clcaiiv of the Madras 
—Report of the Midru B 



present there daring the vxsk cf the Jhikc cf 
Edinburgh. Dec. 4. 

i8?a— Abolitim cf tbe Mcontetl Polia, Jan. 1. 
— The Geotral Stamp Act cad tbe European 





during Qx//n Victoria' i Reign. 



Act era into force, lut i.-!«r<al- 
A dim Jah. at Prince of Aicm, Jon 3. 
— Tht lind oppose Gv’vrasent Mouse Gate 
transferred to the Municipality for the zurooscs 
of iPirVJ^ &— Pubbe notcirc 41 Pl£ 
jahs Hill to dev« me AM: c* foe welcoming 
the Duke of Edinburgh, Jem. 24. -Removal of 
the Ootacaanad Uvrroce Asriim children 



the Ootacuauui I»rvnce Asrlm children 
tnt«i the mw mi Londalc, Jan.- 

Te^raphic CMMNnfclika httwee* Madras 



Telegraphic «oaMNBfc«lfca t-tw^ Madras 
and Luro(* wi! Persia craed, Jaa. 31.— 
Farewell bell to Lady Pittlci-.<« it the 
Banqueting Hall, Fob. It.— Government re- 
Mored to the Maharajah of Psdukora 
the life of " His Excellency/' and gran'eri 
fcun 4 uUte of Uirieea f*ra, Fob. a;.— 
Owning 4 IV* G.I.P. Railway. the Duke of 
Edinturah being peramt, Morel 8.— Arrival of 
the Mafinjah of rravaTKore. March 16.- 
Arrin] cf the Governor of Poodicberry. 
Watch *X— Arrival 4 H.R.K. the Dike of 
Edinburgh in Ma dm, March 22.-A&2rcfiscs 
presetted in the Duke. March 22. -Reception 
«od Bill tn hnnoo 4 tie Dike, Muck at — 
Otfbreik in tie Coraral Jail at Trictntotriy. 
Mi/cfc tt.— Noth* ctfertaliimeM <0 the Duke 
4 ftfcatrarvh, March 24 -Tlie Madras Club 
M to tie Defce. Much 2$. '-Grain g of the 
New Prerifoccy CoBcrt by the Dale. March 
25.— Departure 4 Duke, March 2?.— 

Deputare cf the Maharajah 4 TraTamore, 
Much 28. -Arr.nl of Sir Salar Jar* in Kirin's 
April !.- Death cf General William Penntek, 
M» 7 it— Mr. A I. ArLuthxot, Ch^f Secretary 
lo tht Madras Goreracoot, created a C.S.I.. 
June I.— Telegraphic commirrication between 
Madras uxtd Eurcvo rid the Kcil Sea oi*«(L 
lune 3.— Remov'd of the Mod** H*h Scbod 
to the Presidency College bcakiings u Cbeptik, 
July 1 — Removal 4 the Roynpectoh and V epery 
Ccurt* to tbe cte High Scbocf building in Eg- 
more, ibt old RcyapetuH Court bwinr compkd . 
liy Prince Alim Jah. July 4 — Fine meeting of 
the CoiAcil cf Fort $L Gcfttge 11 Ootarasrasd, 



N light Hills, July 8. —Govemmeij? sanctioned 
the proposed junction Canal between the Caxrn 
and the Adytr, |c2y 8.— Transfer to Govern- 
rent of the Madras Mofccal Frad, July CJ.— 
Inauguration of the IMffx alatuc at Ponii- 
cherry, July 16. — Atolhfoa of the etrxet dudes 
rka tad Ind^o. J tkr 2^-Kat ive Memorial 
tu the Duke of Argyll, Secretary of State for 
India, to eaxoi Lord N inters time in Madras, 
July yv The openirg 4 the Ti p o e v ct y Col- 
lege. Aug. I.— Imcdaticacfthe Ki»iaa Drttrili, 
Aw. to— Dome of the nrw Rcinaa Catholic 
Church at Ontaramrd foil In, Aug. *>.— The 
HMa Willi Act came imooperuion. Sept. 1.— 
Armal In Madras ct the Right Rrr. Dr. Milraan, 
Mcliopcditan 4 Inin, Sept. 2.- The Indian 



troops mmBod with Snider rifles. Sept 14.— 
Tbe net# Frtoch Republic prodaixtd at Pondi- 
cherry, Od. 7. Tbc Madras CbxmUr of Cot- 
roerce nndmook to collect aubacr^eiciifc on 
behalf of the National Fund for the aid ct the 
rick and waimfcl ra the Franco- Prusrian War. 
Oct. ly — CniKcrauca of St. Thomas* Church 
or Oxocemtod by tbe Metropotitei «*f Indin, 
CRL 16.— Inundaifon » Coo^iad*, Oct. 2a— 
n>f Chryiir Rrilge on the North West Lne 4 
tho Madras Railway waslieJ away; the Rev. 
Mr. ai^t Mn. Ssynrxirand others lest, Oct. at. 

.am, Nov. 



Mr. 4 i*l Mrs. Seymxsr and others lest, Oct. at. 
—Violent c>clone a: Viza^apstam, Nov. 6. — 
Openirtg of tbe St. Tbsme College. Nov. 9.— 
kislw^y btu from Gooey to Tccngxbi»dia 
opecod. Htc 12. -The Submarine Cable be 
tween MuilriH arvi Singanxe completed. Dec- 
jn. -Return cd Bisbop I'enndly treto Rome, 
Dec. 31. 

1871.— Sufcmrire cmblo txiwcczi Perang txA 
Msdras opened to tie robH:, Jan. 3.— De^ 
narturt of Central McCfcveity to Europe on 
luilcu^h'j Maiox-Gineral Sbnbnck actsai Cran- 



mtndcr-ii Chief of Msdras for thre. nmntha, 
from Mirth 2 — Opening of tbc Madras Rail- 
way to RaiCbur. March 15.— Ruluay from 
(iuruakal to Vlraair opeoea, Jan. 10; from 
V'tfQpui to Be ixiy, Much 1 ; osd froen Twn- 

C tdra to Ra»:hur function with i>*> G LP. 
March 15.— U44 4 the Reamer Tilty ofl 



QiiUodv, March 2a— Debar at the Bine . o«- 
Ing Hull and Prince Azim Jah present by 
Lord NifSer with tbe J^tttrs Patent ccmferrirg 
CQ him aod hw rKtroxv the title of Priaca of 
Aw, AprJ I G. I- P. Railway op«eil to 
Raichmr, Aprd 15.— Geastal MeCleietty re- 
signed the commaxd 4 tie Madias Army in 
acaequeice of illbcilh. and Wa;<x-General 



F. P. Haina nwiinsted 



April ac —General Haines anivwd in Mudrea 
May ao ; was created a K-C.R May 24 .-M*. 
V. Kamlcagar and Mr. bhci^oony Meson, 
iMwaii 10 the R^ah of Cochin, created C.S. L'r, 
May 24.— The cxncd duty «j pepper sbolislied, 
June I.— Dbobtdfcsc* ot Feb. I x, prcviim* 
to emkorkatiira for Hurpah, ar^ sabsc^ttent 
dishnn.lw4.nt June 6, of the 19th Regiment 
Madria Native lnfon:r> .-Commeaccovenc of 
the General Census of India, July 15.— Bur>th^ 
of a eost-ircc 24 pounder ot S:. Thoma%» 
Mcunt. killir« one gunner and wounding .Ku- 
ril others July *6— Trar*f« of the Military 



Male Orphan 



IK 



to the Lau 



Asylum it Goucinund. Aig.— Mutiny amcog 
tbe Secoys at rccdicheay, Sept- 1.— Keenan- 
batica 4 tbs I). P. W. Madras. Sept. 12.— 
Lord Napser fikd a aiit again** the AthfnawH 
ami Daily Van foe defoliation, asking the 
danragea at Ra. 5 , cko, Sep: 29.— Reduction of 
Devsv^per postage to ^ anna r#:< exceed eg ten 



The Annals of Madras 



tolaht weight. 0<2. 1- — V!-. /. 11- None® terigutd 
i he Ad*cc*>* Gcna~*bip. anil iixcccilo: Vf 
Mr. ] D. Majoe. Not. i— N ative 
of fu*w»ll to Mr. Ncetoa. uri a Scholar- 



«ip bunded in hU bxmir at the Gator** 
Nov. 7.-K»ft»ixi a: the Cunjowlrr M.mi- 
Itctoiy, five toei IciTlrd, Nov. il — Aiiivil ol 
M. Faroe, (he n<n* Goicmo* ol PonJIdicity. 
Nov. it.— Cvn»w ooKluJnl, Nov. 14- — 
Uro^h! in Caljam e Nov.— Total Solar 
Kdiiiw; •cioai otoerralicoi made by Mr. 
Ukin and Mr. Peyton. Dec. it -The 
Towns' Improve emu pud Loral Fci*l Au» 
iieseL- Sir Collrv Scotland re.isiu.1 (hcClIef 
la.bcetotp ol Mjdns, and loaoolo! by Sir 
Waller Morgan. 

t8;: — lottraw of Ul*£rJ|ih rates. Jan. 1.— All 
Sii»n‘ CUnnh ai Coimtutoie commuted by 
IWjco Gill, Ian. i;.-Lonl Majo. ihe Vio-roy 
of India, iMistmted al i’cvt Blair by a oxivif , 
I'eb 8. Mr. John Strachey acttM a. Govitnor- 
General peoloff Ihe arrival ol lc<-J N^-i, 
Governor of Marin-. -Lied Nijrier'i defanuiioc 
one pgrirB! Hie Ultra. Ashmen* Codded in 
hit favnar, K» 2.000 benrawinle.iindiraftie!. 
FcK 16— Lord Napier left foe Calcntn, Feb. 
17. and Mr. A. J. Albwbeu btcame Provl- 
«>:oal Governor of M»i™.— General ‘llianhi 
spring Day thr^huii IbSiLr ihe iaio«ejy of 
ihe Prince cf Wate. Feb. 2;. A public meet- 
•hj at Madna adopted on oddrei-. of oxaiaienre 
(0 Lidy Utso, SUrcb t.— F,i nine in Giojun 
in Mav. late, July, and Aicad.— Eieente* 
at Pal Bilir of Shir. AS. the nitdetcr of 



21. — The title of Dxtoe ol Divinity ( in- 
ferred on the Re. H. Bower, of toe S P.G., 
Inn* 6.— Death of Mr. itreelca, CommiMioner 
of the NMMenlet Jcne 8.— Mr. CucVerill 
ntiirolnod Commissioner cf the Neiteherrl**, 
June 0.-IL M.'a 21a Fusilier, 2nd Battalion 
and No. 7 Battery. ;th Bri^ide K.A, (laialol 
al lioierninen: Home to receive the Tcuimonlali 
aubactiboS Ice by the pablc at the Uauace of 
the Cumber ol Caavorre, tn rioynltion of 
gallant aerricee rvmleral duiBg the late cvcbne, 
Juue 10 —Native pobSc outline ot Madras 
to mnnomJUr Che Secre :aty of butt ngiia* 
the Murage Bill roomily passed in the Vioero/f 
Council, Jam i;.-Extensivef -^yof Gotem- 
rrnal current? nolo-. June 2.J Major T. Weldon 
deputed to trace out the culprit*— Ant** of 
VcDcatBchetlvuiifv, the Mlryod forger, m Tito* 



<U FCct BViir of bh«r* AB, the samfarvr Ot 
Ixmi Maps, More* u— bc^mtore of Lady 
Mayo from Bombay to Euope. March 14.— 
MatmHe fcAenl serricc at Mr/Jras in tnetuary 
cf the lc:c Viceroy. March C&— Mr. H S. 
Cuaninghim appointed Advocate General, 
. Madras, March yx- Addrou ^ Teilmookil 
presented to the Rev. A. R. $>> omfe April 
1;.— Mr S«*h*ya $**:ii appointed Dema of 
Trararieorain saecffsion to Sir T. Midava Row, 
May 1. — Praiiil cyclone swept over Madras; 
nrarly oil the shipping was drire^ uhoret and 
wrciucd, aid the pxr wsi ajjain broken, May 
i— Lcrd Northbmck spumed the «>nir of 
Viceroy c.r ladia, May 3. I^r Maharajah cf 
V'uiinagrun apfulntfil ir^mhri of the Vtcwcy’s 
I^liUxive Couadl, M17 ^ -Greit rto>is at 
Vri-cie, an J Vae, cf ihxit i.oco lis’es. May 3 — 
Major the Hoa. R. B:urle a placed Pc «- 
miaer Ger^raJ of Madris in wcw^on to Ccf. 
A. C Prar* \Uy 6 - Arrival <a Madroi <d 
Lori s fid IMf Nap to from CMcutia /*» mU 
to IonM May ii— O/enia; cf the Madras 
Water Works bv Lord .Softer, Mav 
Arrival of LonJ llohon Governor cf Mil-v 
May 15. — Canraktee appointed oy GovYramrot 
ta ensure io:o tl»e J»*.e <lidstroos wreexs May 



pari, July 1.— He commuiod ml^lc July 2«.— 
Lord Napier ral^tl to the Pherofe cf the United 
Kingdom a. Ham Nap.cr and Kttrickr Joly 22 
— Moinu MunUxpi£cy accepted the proposal 
U Stt Jam a Aaderton and Mr. WTilliim Darii, 
cf Lcadoa. to establish s system of tratawa/* in 
MadiiBv July ft — The Pcriyar Prujo:t hmn, 
July 31 — Da»ii« irrttt prtvaltiU il Midas 
dnrr^» the whale of u latter half of the year.— 
ti.prvnar Genial Dr. William Mictonc'sp^r- 
irati pliosd in ibi Medical College. Aarrt jo 
—Pei: of WIs hsQj ia the Cathodal, Sep« iS 
* Acrid cot ca the Modra* Railway u lire 
Billypally Ghaut, nine |»*%^yr» lni:rpi. fo::r 
serioiply, Oc*. I,—Grrot m the southern 
di'tria* -a Xnveinher. — Sji Ktcbsrd Tenitx^, 
rinaocc MinuccT. after a sb:n vist. left Xfadra* 
far Cakutts, I>ec 17. 

1S73.— Tiro tr- four per*-.<t* di ad frc«s snffxa- 
cicbn Hi 0 P.tgula in ftteda Street. Madras. 

S A — la.rd ai»i Lady H>^rt kft Caktfta, 
o.— Klrc or S^i^a, Mohbtr cum, iw.i 
! u« Lai iS^hooK* tcrot do*n ; oti natal 
loss j Likhs; Jon. 14— K«v. John Tucker, 
C.M.S.. diod Jan. i6.-Sbocl« «>f earthquake 
espemoeed at Bimlijwtnm aaii Vun^iittum, 

I in 24 -— Tha Margin or Stadani and Lxvl 
Lrwishaiti arriced ot Madras from Cevlin. Jan. 
r?.— Nc . t Railway Sratlan succcefaJly lighted 
by SfW* chc Cxi'nof>3er*i t Chief ar> 1 
ocher, be; up rre^ent. Jaru 28. — fairwclJ hall to 
Col cod Raxherfcd by lbs officer* of thu 
I. V. G., Jan. m. — M anns Water Wotfc* Tow n 



L V. G., Jnn. >9.— Madiif Water Wocka Town 
Srhetne opesorl to the iabbc by Coloori 
Jfenivsn. Jan. J I Marine Kalluay lioe 



Sir T. Midan Row installed os IVnan f/ 
lodero. Pub. z —Lord JloUir. lecnroed 10 
Madrftafrom Calcutta, FeUy.— l>r. Blicklock 
dioi at Call lour, Tea 11.— Great UUo f«< 
livii at Kuinhaconui, pjgrims pre- 

sent, 2 persoc-. killei under lb: u heels of the 




during Queen Vutertii Rtign. 



34 



Cir, Feb. u.— M biros llimuiy Csr pint's 
Prospectus issued in Load an, Feb. i 3 — Napier 
W.iicr Pandal opened by it* Han. Mr. X. S 
1:11b, C.B., Much i.— Madras Civil Court*’ 
Art ckm t v.o operatic . March i. Government 
ordered the pibScatioa 0 / MumoIs of tlw 
lXrtrkts cf tfca FrctidflftCft the lianorarjora to 
4k apilmto be KOccir*** each, March 14 . 
rfiarf* **n i 



of 41 Tc 
Co 



—Genet*! H. Fritdi 

favouratdy nutietd In O. O by H J. tbs Com* 
tuauler^a Chief of the Madras Amy. Much 
2X— Indian Income Tu aboUahed, March 31. 
— Cectral Sinucn, MUni Railway, which 00c 
/icevw opewd to the public, April J.— 
Bishop Effcwm of Mangai** ilci, April i<x 
— Foadition stone of Bracks* Memanul Sibool 
at Oatacumuod laid by Mr. J. U. Sira. C.S.I., 
May iS . — Postage an ltcteis to Atv.raiu ic- 
dated to fix annas per half-ounce, May 19. — 
llr. Ccapperfielddied 2: Madras, Mir 22. -Mr. 
A. J. Arbathsoe created 1 K-C.S.I , May 24.— 
Important re*alu:x<a passed by the Government 
of India for the citeusion of Motumnnadio 
cducit-^Xi, Jane 14 Government oc India 
imited ippScationt thxn native gentlemen who 
tray wish to go to England to give evidence 
before the E. L Finance Comwi^oo, Jane 21. 
—New Medical Warrant for India* Array 
pib*Vd, Jtly r.— MadrtH Pier ib-opoHd fee 
traffic July 31.— Madras Railway line from 
Collator* to Mmupaliiyam opexuil. Ac/. 31. 
— Firat Hindu widow 1* marriage celebrated in 
Madras, Sept. 5.— Moplah outrage it Pot- 
t*»by, two Naira niuriltred; $ Moplahs i2led 
l>y Mtthmcac of it* 43rd Foot ; 7 Moolahs 
tram ported undcc lU Act, Sept. &-Cobnd 
R. S. WSUort offer to oeonpilc a History 
of the Madras Aicty accepted by Govern* 
men:, Sept. 15. — Mad.ti Female Normal 
School pror/^iaced a failure, the Director 
of Public lottnicixo desired to draw up 
o new scheme for consideration c/ Gusvrn* 
meat, SepL 17.— Bishop of Madras «< oa fool 
m Additional Clergy Fund to vippxt fi»o 
Missionaries, Sejc 20.— Opening of tot Kaahao 
bridge mu Kxaprce, length l,3» fart, re t 
10 Tikhs. Sept. 22.--Oepkant Prttcrratioa 
BJ1 {Madras} c-mr into operation, Otf. r.— 
Cosmopolitan Clob, Maim, opened (X % t. 6.— 
TinuDola Kixk i Palace ot Madam ‘truck hv 
lightning, Oct. 7.— Kistrvs Viaduct opened, 
length 1.293 yards, oxi (4 lakhs, Gil 9.— 
Ditch era' Strike in Madras, Oct. 17.— Slight 
Moplah ditturbince m Native Cochin, Oct. 22. 
—Fi»: xd of South Indian Railway tun*! at 
S:. Th>aas' M<Wt, Oct. 29*— Tht Buhops of 
Calcutta, Madras, and Boatwymct at Nagpore, 
Nov. 27.— Bisrtco Dtcommier of Colmcatoce 
died at Nesapctiro, Dec. 7.— M ideas Port 
Trait UlD puUshed, Dec. 9.— Mural party at 



the Banqueting Hal; in boaonrof Her Majesty t 
birthday. Doc. 9- 

1S74. — Lord Napier of Mavvfota urffld In 
Madnw rrum B?nbsy, Jin 3— Tbo haaga- 
Iot Camp of fcsem.e orUerod ta OfcttnmhJc, 
Ian. 5.— Lord Nip>er of Magdala left Madras 
Sen Uaogalore, Jaiu 12. — Volcanic aciica a: 
Aidinki, Ncllcee Drtuict, Jan. 13.— Axitu 
J ah, the first Trince of Aroat, die! Ship 
Mm f Eotpirt :xi ire ar Cochts, J n. 14- 
— Shack of osrtbqaakc experienced m Salem 
at P .M. 9 laa 20.— Shocks of esrth- 

ncake frit at Namakul and FoanaortUV 
balra Distfirt, fan Jl. — Baithaoake nt 
Ongole, Ncllore DUrirt, jan. 31.— MopUb 
riel in South IVavuuiore, Feb. £ — Marriod 
Women'* Frc^erty Act and Kck:i* 4 !i^ Art 
pfic*<»l, Feb. 24 Cotsecxatka cf ubhop 
Chevalier as Vior Apostolic of Myrace, Marca 
1.— Famine Rebef Meeting, Madras. «b- 
xripdons Xs. J.io.ccc, March 2.— Faa:nc 
Relic/ Meeting at Cochin, subroriuticos Hi. 
is. 003, March 9.— At a meeting of the Madras 
Municipality the fcnposil to e#ect Commissioners 
by papdar r*r ua< reCcmuicndfNd Jo Govern- 
ment, March I!.— Gov.‘rr>»t*t uude a grant of 
Re, to l>r. Cc*ni«i. Sanitary Com mis* 
eioncr. k» rtcognltkit 0/ U * labour « m conneu kin 
with the Madras Census, March i6.~Oovmv 
ueui cl Madias pa.-rc ordetv far rc<ai^inuing 
the of liduKrlol Arts, March 25.— 

Madras GoreimrnsnL on ler^i the abaliuou of 



the P;.lccoda Munic palay, March 31.— A 
Crown Projecitor for NDdras a 



31.- Government roled Out 
nc< to receive valedictory 



Lpj.nicJ. March 
Dli: servants are 
April 4-— 



Hea’/y rain and gnlo in Madras, one Dhony 
wrecked, 7 icchrt of nsia i tX dam age to rail- 
way line. May 3. — Ship />o*giJ wrecked off 
Cocimdm May 9.— Flxrfi on the railway line, 
1 rains delayed. Forthtr rw-organiantton in \b* 
D P. W. upper grade* ordered, XU/ i3 — 
Tf 3 :ptr»iirc at XUdra^ tor^ dcgioc* in the 
ihadr— Fire at CoxuU, 200 bairn. 

May Asaockikra of Ihndua fairacd in 
Madras to tnOMiags tUo* nuniage, Jnnt 4 
— Railway accident at Papagni bridft, twa 
Ino Imt; Jane 15.— Ni«sceu of 12 * cicw of a 
Chltiagorg biig kwi in :be Biy of Bcogjil. 
landed at Coehla. June 30.— Amclgamuion ol 
the Great <k^ithern and Carr.atic kail ways 
siotuo.ved, July 16.— Modn* Tramway line 
opewed. Jtlv aa — llano arable V. Sunjrra Row 
died it /Cumbio^r^m, July 24. — Madias 
Government determined ujxc. appointing 
Honorary Mogiurates. aoi forming bmbes <d 
Justices in Mofussil towns, July >0.— Fire sen 
system introcicsi at S:. Matthins* Church* 
Vcpery, Aug. f. — Tlie Bank of Madras 
pcietoci voted / 3 ,ooo as gratuity to Mr. Mclvw, 




Tkt A ami ft rf Maim 



the retiring Secretin' »od TRantrer, An{ j. 
— IY< Her. Mr. Hi.-dot ccasccn’ed Vicar 
Aprololic of CoiinUtore, An «J-C»Ae <* 
Civil Procedure olcndcc lo the Mndra»Co«l 
d Sun’! Cmta. Ar.f ri-Mu Cooiwlais 
5 jri»n BUSop. died »' Trivuicore. S«p». - 

Vftiy Siugoto Ceoerei C M. Du* Matrai 

teiv-ir, die.: in Biisuh, Sij*. si — Mahoc^d 

AW Sahib appointed Migiunie U Polite. 
Sept sr -Heavy ik™)* In Hci-orU. »itrj 
oia ib: K 7 V.ro auiiul 19 tt- 1 , Sept. 1;.— 
M&iios Iaterjatiaro! la Content begin 
ontreriom. Sept * 9 — Mr.T. 0. Clirire. Se: i:« 
Megiitreie, retired Ala A pch!ic wrvxe of «j 
yean, Sent. JO. —Thirty Cdoiea cf Madru 
Army retired under new Mr, )8 on tom- 

K m, nrrd is to wnreeiis Oct. *— 
lUitco of Khueeu to the Mahuajih ot 



Frieratulen of Khueeu to the M»hu«Jih of 
Vitiutigrim. Oct. It.— Heivi raint in Madroi. 
great damtge to railaay lino, nuhi celaycd. 
tiato and resign io.nO'. Ucl it -Heavy 
6 Md» in Kelker, Penruir rote 19 feet ib»e 
the anicut. caning muth d^mge to the twn, 
Oct. sj.-CycVx* to Coamda, 18 live* to*. 
Oet. > 6 . — (lit: loicnr.il School oittiol to 
Madras Nov. z.-<iovcrnmenl wntti.otd Jto. 
cocoa for the relief of m Keren from nooto lo 
riel lac. No*. St— Arri.D U Mr. Cluke. 
Ihilrage Enrireer ; new Theatre at CcOege 
Hall opened, Dec. il-Meteinc at Viti.na- 
gram to lay ra.lway lo Riepore, the Maharajah 
offers U k' tec purpve. Dec. 14. 



offered 14 ™ purpvc. ucc. 14. 

iS?$.— The Gotrenmem of India fefcud pro- 
clamation depots Muihar K»o She GuioyAor 
of liarole, Jan. 14.— TTw Mahirmjah of Traran- 
ewe tnived in Madras or r**tc to Calcutta, 
Juft. 2$.— Madras Go*rmacn\ cedered eketive 
pn&cirk to be fntrtxlurrrf la certain Muni- 
cic«liii*s, Jan. *7. — Mr. Grant Daff arrived in 
Madras in she <o*nc cf a Umr thnwgh Irriii, 
I cK 15 - — Honorary Ma^ralcs tor ibe Presi- 
dency appointed b\ Govemmrt!, htik 16.— 
Second rife Ana Eahibitkw in Madra* «>r*rw«l f 



K.K 27. -Maharajah <oVi«s«graro'> Majority 

Bill pitted is Viceroy** Coined, March 2.— 
Mr. Tarket* Horfccw ( 6 : Mcdna 

wncikccd by the Secrrfary of State, Xlnicn 6. 
-Pijc! JuWee Pnxe^n in Madras. Mirth 
I5.—Exln» Native Keglraen? from Maiiras 
erdered In Btinrah owlrt* to MWoa 10 M»nda- 
lav, March 10.— Fare^U addren pratensed to 
Mr. Fnvcll. 1 he retirrg Dirto* of Public 
Instruction, by the Native ccmmnniiy of >I»<ln*i, 
M»rch 22.— Co^wi R. M. >!acdo?uld ap- 
pealed to succeed him, March 23 — Zrotra 
MchaTne*ir: School epened by Lady Hotart, 
March 24— The Prino/w of Tanjore am«od ai 
Midras. Apcil Str X. J. A tVcthnot ap- 
pointed mrtrber of t>* V^oy^i Ccuaal. Aycil 
24. — M«!har R*o, tx-Guloy^ar cf Barcda, 



arrived at Madias bv special tniiv aid was 
interned at Dovetcn liaise. April at. — Henry 
Veie, Lend Hctnn. died. April 27. Mr. W. 
Robmsio, Senior Memter of Council, nettd as 
Govern:* kr serep tsewbs — P*iW;< fnntral of 
Lord Hc^xnt, during which an acruicnt cccnrnxl 



nt WalUJih BrWw nr>d 5 lives were k^l in the 
Cocwj, April 2a-Ouibrn»lc « Tricl.inopily 
Jail, 6 convicu wcvodcL ApAl aS.-Hlgh 
Court** Prvc»d»re Hill oar* ato operate 
May I. — Age ft.r esndidale* ctarrinc the Chil 
Sen Ice rated to 25 yean, May 7.— The Du We 
cf and ChAnd^i accepted the 

Govttnors2up of Madria. May is. -Cc6e* duty 
abottshed tn Trirtniore. Mar 13.— T^e Gown- 
meet of Midras ainctioned tocmitkm of a Civil 
Medieji* Service, Moy — Eairtbauace at 
Tirocatur. Salem Dritritf, June l.—Sfcrer«ry 
of Stale y*«*d orders for the admhwon of 
tiaiivca Wo the Indian Civil Strricv, July 16.— 
Udy Hoturl le* Madrw (o, Europe, July 
•Ihr Madras Harboar \V 0 rki utcmcneed, Aug. 
3. — New Jury iw.ra. mtstxliKssd Jmo Madias 
lllgb Cant Sttaars, Ac*. 9.- Moiras Govern- 
men: sancti^ed new degree of LM.S. in the 
Unhvw.v, Axg. at.— South Indian RsDwty 
line fromTrkbiacpoiy to Madura, and line frcca 
Trkhinupoly Juno:ioo lo Tricbioop^y Fort, 
opened, I.— Ship JfTdOTuL bt4t 

MuUi fS. Catara) wii>. 40 l*vo, Sep !. 2.- 
Major lie HasouWuk E. R. fcourle, P cot- 
master General of Madras, resigned S<dl id. — 
FcundniM stone lard c* first Meihcdist Eyes- 
ccpol Church in Madras, Oct. I.— For not ion 
of Sanitary Araociction in Modra?, Oct. 9.-Shio 
Atr^ru fc el by lire off Ca-wra, Oct. a>— Mr. \\ . 
R. Robirmn, Fxoviwal Governor cf Modris, 
orated K C.SJ., Nuv. 9* — Sit F. P. Himes, 
Cc»mwandc!-<n*Oi»rf, Madras, ipxcoxed Coro- 
mandct-A-Chief of India. Nov. ar— The DoVe 
cf lki in d C M ad os araived. andantr-^1 

office as Goveinor of Madras, Nor. 2J.— 
Prince of Wales arrived on Beypcre, «r»d Irft at 
midnight for Cejfon, Nor. 29 —The Maharajah 
of Trarancxr arrisvl ot Madra*. D«; 6.— The 
Prince cf Wnl c* arrivid «l Tatkorm fian 
Ceykc, Dve. 9 ; pc*cs!ul vfth ft Bible by 



Wales arrived 



Ce>*kc, Dve. 9 ; ** pcacsiul vfth ft litlde by 
Tamil Clirr 4 una of TiftncvtUy ai MiAiyncfu ; 
fMvr-‘*ed in the lust pAssengei L^in f/om Tuti- 
o:riu;o Madura; reached Tricfceac^xly, Dec. 
ii : left the following dayj received bynl 
vi'eloicie in Scrutbern Di«rict% and readoetl 
Madras Dec. l> — Memorial rtcce of lha 
Httbonr laid by the Priare, Dec. 15.— State 
Bonn net riven by ibe Poke of Buckcrmum in 
the Bonncei-ap Hall to Ihe Prinor of Wales, 
followed by a Pal! in ih< Princw*# hwo Jr ni the 
Mari™ Club. Dtc. 16.— Tbo Mice of Waka 
at the Children '« Felcat People's Pari ; and puh 
lie enierticrnent to the Prince at Koppuram 




during Qu/ix Vutoriat Jtrign. 



Tftmlii,*. ,}jfn Address of Werur* 
»*■ P^ntol, Dec 17.— The Prints Ull 61 
Cal mu. Dec IS.— Farewell dlimo la General 
Hum ai th. Mvin.' C!tb; vul Sir NeriSJe 
Ctamhuliin fiutlol Cammindeiin Cfairf ind 
number «' Moilru ConKfl, Dee. II .— Lcnl 
1 lutings died u T«nj«e; lull m Cttaul 
Mesrf. .1 BirgiWe. Dec. n— Arrual In 
Nidus Jf ir \V GtruirT, Gaicnor at Cejlra. 
m m U to Calcutta, Drc t\. 



r« mtt :o Calcutta, Urc. t\. 
i3;& — Drocgbt a BelUrr. Cu.Mapsh *»*d Krf- 
lcr<, fUiiwjy fr«n Moiur. to Tsiicccln 

K ft! to the ptbTtc Tan. i.-M adras Mun<lc*l 
*iUUhol.-TU Prince of Wile* sthscdbed 
Rc io.o» so the Madea* chtritiee. Jan. 4 — 
New Telegraph Bill come into oiwrahoo. Ja* 
6 -Cmt! fire a Ccchx, ihrto Ute of pro- 
pirty destroyed, Ian. 7.— TYe Hone Gmcrt 
lurai Ltcaitxl to it* ippobtment of Missionary 
L-shcpi in India, Inn. il.-Cwrt of Wilds’ 
m lowed by Lc£*i*ii»* Ctuacil, Feb 3 — 
Sir Nerilie C«AmhffUo ? thr new Coinrandcf- 
in-Chitf, nrriroi in Mad ras, Feb. 3 -Earth* 
<[\nW. *• Vinraotam, Feb. 3— The Duke of 
Rockin U !u*n and Cbaaic* left Mofns fee 
Calcutta, Feb. 13, ard retmed March 
N«ei?e Colruge Act cm into owr.ti.rn FA 
ai.— I&ikn keforrauory Ac* received a^int of 
the Viceroy, Feb. 29 — The Prince of Wales 



appointed HoiKeiry Colonel cc cizht Corps of 
todiao Army, four to be caLed “Qiefo't 
Owo,*' arrf four " FVinceof WaW 0-n " Rf£i* 
■MOU. MircA 10.— Sew t«furw Hall *1 Aft 



"fa# 



r», Metropolitan, died at Rawalpindi co 
15. and Bishop Cell to appointed to 
Metropcditan, Marc* 21 -Tl tt A*»f 



w^nts, Mirth la.— New Lecture Hall at the 
Central Museum opened by she Dale of 
Bschiftjham and Chardos, Mutt x6.— Bishop 
M2=an, Metropolitan, died at Rawalpindi co 
March 15. and Bislwp Cell to appointed to 
act jm Metropcditan, March 21 —The Amy 
Office in Madra ci<k**l, April 1.— Lord Lynoo 
turned edict is Vmct or cl India. In asoitaslon 
to Lord Noethfccodc, April x 2.— Bishop Gell 
reeamoi fror. Calcutta. A toil 21.— Prodnraa- 
tka it Vfirvd-cc Her Kuntys mmptfcQ of 
the title c( "Enpm of Iodia," Apnl *8.— 
Detoty S«ir|jeco Cmral Stmrt diol tl 
TriAi ftopsly. May Fatal indent oci the 

SX Railway. Madras; li*tu Icac Meet- 
tat' held i>j Btixf <A Madras nt Oc<j»mund 
to further the Mioan Memonal Fund, May 
13— Madras Gorcrnrent iraed order roppeess* 
ing Txtery ndserisemeatt, Mty 23— Redicd 
rates of po«t w iotrodwed bcUofQ Mnd 

and Tily 1.— Heavy ram ami tloo 3 * la 

Mix^akrr, Jaty ia— Dr. ltalfour reared ftorn the 

SwBm CeoeTaihipoftbe I. M. D., after forty 
y*art‘ icrtice, soceceded by Depot/ Ssrgecc 
fcenrtal Geo. Statth, Aug. id-Mceliig ta Dr. 
Ha^uFs ten our nt Pstcheoppsh s Hall. Mv. 3 & 
— Opening of the SI. Rzilvny between Mad ns 
aid Imdiranto, SepC I — SusjKOtion Rit two 



(iK lore v» 

%Z'L^' C 

SS. 






DKdiht c( Mr. Weil, C.S., Sfjit. l-Tbf 
MiJno Goirroirnt -iMtancd Rv. to, coo ft« 
Iflitf wort* in N’clliire. St?!. ?l. — Mrrch«»t 
Slwniic Ait iSA =xo/- inlo n-rrui'n, Ort. 
1— Aiclibkton Jeiflinn am>in!..1 MeitepMi. 
Ian of lotlU. Oct. 6.— CvcIaO" at Vlarapuan. 
timi lilts las;. OcL T.— Ship !«*' AW 
«nndcd»f Berbia'iin, Mirosl Gits ImU Od. 
S— Tlie Dil* ul lloctMffcam *td Chanda* 
■ml Sir N. OambnUIn arrirfd u t!w And*- 
mini. Osl i).— Th: Gavcmor't Bod; GnaM 
left M*dru for tbt Dt&i Comu, Oct. 10.— 
DiRtcw rtporltd m l«rUof liclloiy, CoddOBlb. 
and Nr! km ; one lull td n|ect Kinclloncd on 
ar ««W of relief -call, Oct II— Op*n«* nf 
Iht Hohut School at Olacim rul. OtL 19 — 
Grain rimit Eliott. Oct JO.— Sptoal metting 
of MtJru Eicailiit Council In to. n* cl leu 
•ich nfpttheicrim of famine, Oa. s» — Earlb- 

S et »l SttoiVrata^ Oct. 15.— Pabllc m«t- 
Mld al lljfigt'-ircco iccotn! of the dlOQght. 
t*a*. 2.— The Du.lt of Bicllnglum anil 
On ides uid Sir N. CrombteUIn retimed 10 
Madras from icur tn Binunh, No*. S— ' The 
AjTKnltUril Collie* Saidapet ofitotil, Nov. 
jo-ranhunlc ai Chlcntolo. Nor. ;i.- 
Syerial Sen. tea co arroent of I be fimlie. Nov. 
30.— The Pr.ictn c/ Tanprc jjrivti at Mu'.rx 
n full to Delhi. Dec J.— The Dukt of 
Docltirclum and Chanilot Ml Mail™* Re 
Calruiu r» to l-lhl, Dec 16— The 
Mad cm Municfpalkr [uototed ^ainsi lie 
Junolon Cull Wmi to he cnnicil oil 'if 
tlie Modus Govtm.oc-.t as fimtn: relief 
Biesoare, Dtc. »— Ccdlision ce. Madras Rail* 
■ay, ten Bits lost. JTvf t'"tlvr perovii »oundi.vl, 
Dtc. 15.— Atliktsi of loyal coocraiuhlloo 
tflted 10 Her Imperial Milnty hy the Manid- 
nilay el Madras, Drc si .— The tllmliu of 
Madras adopted tn Addict co Her Majesty, 
Dec. 30.— lew rainfall in Madras for the yew 
wts onl>- 21 inches 

1^7.— rrocUmstkoof the Awimpdonofthcciile 
of Ern|>rc» of India l»y Qurtn V icxona ax the ! m* 
mria: XiutnUn^t at Delhi. The Ordef of the 
Indian Empire forrded. Jar*. I. * Roil way non 
Tlndiv*ift.fa to Coddxlore opeewd, Jan. I.*— 
The Dstriets of Bcllxry* Kumool. Cuddapah, 
Kistnn, Nettcce, North Arro:, 

Snlrrn, Madura, Colraharnriv Tnnjorc, nod Tri- 
ehinopoly, with an area of sqam mi?e». 

aad a popalxtion <A 19 Billions, were 
thA year by iucjie. r exlur^ frees <ln?ighl. 
The iucnth-iy number of peopk employed on re* 
lief varied frxxt a ms.irx.uir. i.i2c.2po 
in Febeui ry to & nmiaumc^ 6*8/159 «n Oct<*er. 
Tm nwtwr onrtnitrxwly ff .l reaohrd a ton! ci 
1 . 601 , 7*1 •* Octo^f.— RicJurd Temple ap- 
points! Famine COMibdooer to Bomtu yard 
Mwl.ui, Jan. 5; be tlaiod Ku.ncol, BeiUry, 



7B/ Annals of Madras 



Cuddapah, Madura, Trichiinpoly, Midms *nd 
Chfottout and North AroX. h J aviary.— ' The 
Duke ul huikzoiam and Chindc* return'd to 
Maditt fro* Delhi. Jon. |8.— S. 5 . y 
S^Atrhmi grounded at Madntf, Jar. 2ft- 
Coalition on tke MlAw Railway *t CortuU- 



poly. Madras and 
n Jatuary.— ' The 
binder return'd to 



Midi** to Trite: lore opened. July »-lV*k 
meeting ai the Banqueting Hall, r.t which the 
Duke uf BixUnghm presided, cn behalf of i u e 
« tr#rers from the famine. Telegram riftcctdicd 
to the 7 )m r«7 the aid of the rajhlsc of the 

U nlred Kiftfdom, Aur 4.— Madras F amine Rebel 



SvsAtrkmi granded it Marini*, Jw- 2ft- to the /*«* aaneuvg tne ua 01 tie pjotKOi D* 

(Pinion on tke Madnu Railway *t Carta!** United kirgdom .Aug .4.— Madras Famine Rebd 

Ertre. 9 perms injjred, Jnn. 2J.— Br^p John- h und opcBei with SjiW Oiiia Robimc* « choir- 

son, the new Metropolitan, aimed a: Madias tun, and Mr. WUlitm l'tgl v u ton -ecntirv, 



son, the new Metropolitan, ar 
tn nwJf to Calcutta, Feb. 
heeween Puke of Budrirwh 
Temp* at BtUory; Special 
in ml tppalnlel * 0 



3 Cc«:erex>:e 
m and Sir R. 
Health Drcort- 



Troiplt ai Btllaiy; Specul Health Deceit- 
mrtsi sppniniol in Madras on a :coa& of in* 
ctftMd death rate, Feb. ir— Railway from 
Tanjore to Miravma opened, Feb. 13.— Re- 
ductions in Ordnance Depots in the Presidency 
ordered. Feb. 17.— The aieTOn of rrtentkn of 
the Nci^herry CcmuMcu welled. Koh. 18.— 
The Vhenf* despatch acknouled^es sers'.ce* 
of Madras Covi-mm^n! in resoecc to famine, 
Feh. si. — 1 mg( rtvente cn account of famine in 
the Madras Pieaxlenc} estimated at <£1,170.000. 
Feb. 22. -Right Rer. Dr. Caldwell S.T.G.. 
and Rlx*hc Rev. Dr. Sargent, C.M.S., cot 
secreted at Calcutta as Mmtoovy Efetow in 
Twaerolly, Much II. — 5 Sl|hl dfcttxb «*f 
Miuojj the KhomU in Caniam, March 7 . —The 
Madras Government cmlen»2* transfer of retain 
•nets of Xlalfthtfto the N rilgherries. March 8. 
— New Civil Procedure Bill received the assent 
cf the Viceroy. March *x~Opr*i Ltd Regis* 
tratxc Acts rad Presidency Magistrates Act 
©me into cwratvon, April I.— The Government 
of Wh IU*Hd wmplhnntary order *b<ftt Sir 
R. Tempi*'* famine mission, April ja.-.Sir 
Richard Temple ippoinwd Govcraxof Bceahav. 
Fc!.. 28 ; he visited Nelloee, Coimbatore. e&i 
Ton licherry in March, tad left for Bombay cm 
April xi— Specific Relic: Act No. t of 1S77 
©me into corral rn Marins Government 
eppoitted wr.nnry officer* to bn! ne districti, 
May I.— Heavy rein in Madras. May 18.- 
Appm! mail* to the pibbe of Madras 00 behalf 



nf tk* sufferers of cyclone, Miy 29.* Madras 
Government sanctioned the rratgoi Municipal 
hocse ux to 10 per cent. Society foonded 11 
Micros fcc the Prevention of Creel ty to Animik, 
May V ). — Canal unithg the ri»ers Adynr nod 
Ccw? at Marina commerced a* a relief work 
k Mny.— JubtkC of Pop^a Cr June y 

—110,805 people fed In Mysore, June 16. 
— Roliwor from Ctxkbloee to Porto Novo 

S /nly 1.— Railway fr«n Mirareram to 
opeced, July 1.— 106 memoen cd the 
C ivil Service memcriilaed the Secretary 
c 4 State .iuain»i l>»e Re«olntion cf the Govern- 
rami of India prokihlli^ ofTiCtt* in Civil employ 
from cx^kdveOy mm^ialliine Gnv'ernmet: cn 
any scbyect, July 7. Madras Ta»ine grae:* up 
to due aco la^hs. affairs repeated to be very 
critical, July ia— Double linecc Railway from I 



ocii!, and Mr. William Dighv as hon lecntarv, 
Atr. II.- The Maharajah Hb.Vir held a pnhlic 
treciing and rob^criboi Rs. 4 ftO» for Mndra* 
Famine Relief Fimd. Aug. t— Public mwtui: 
held at Madras to peCilSoa Guvcmroent iQp\n*] 
dc«uig the Seoicr Deprtnunt of the Medlutl 



CoUtB*, Aug. xa— JXtibl* line or Raalwayopcn 
»o Arknmirr, Ai^. *7 —Q*xtiUcf /wisu Ka ra 
published it. khxlras "ft ^ fcetk the famine 
policy to !* uk^eil hy tU Govommex. 
Sept. 3 .— Go* eminent at France sanciicccd 
rcc, cod inn a for famine relief in Pcmli- 
chrny, Sepe. 4.* -Msdmi Govenmeoc «nc* 
ticeod the estohlishmets: ct Provincial College 
at Rajatr, :zdrj t Sept. 7-— The Duke of Rjcfe- 
ingh»*i held a omferencc nt Erode with th? 
CotiecKrt Of Cckrlntcee. Soler? v T in^ore, and 
TrichinojWy, Sept. 29.— Meeting U Calcutta 
to raise subicriptioni f<u the Madras Famine 



Relief Fuad, Sept. 2ft— Uni Litton nrrncd La 
MidJW on Aag. 29 to discus the favtiae p^iiy 
w 7 .h the lo©l Governm©:, and tubaequnuly 



rr-iceeded to Banoalare and Ootacamaisl. 
Fubik servants ol til grid© permitted by 
Govern mere to ivau in the fcrmntieo of Local 
Faniire Relief Committees, Sept. 24.— Civil 
hw'.ov Code ©me into opwvinn, i>o the 
law of Limitalk®, Ocl. I.-Th* \ r n:en»y mAh 
suiT^J ft, coo to th« Madras Fatnin* Fatal, 
OcL 6 .— ^ 6 .cco teecsTod fnxn Australia for the 
Micros Famine Fund, Oa. 9.— Madras Goa cm 
mtt t sinukced Ra. 4 55 ><xo to be sxlr.incxvl 
to ryots fur sred gnm. Oct. 17.— Mr. H. S. 
Cunoinghai! appcecced lodge of the High Court 
of Calcrtta, Oct. —The O/rormrit of India 
*W. nuisi cnion prohibitirg krttohtt w* 
public Dcrl>y sweejw, Nnv. 3. — Triq^rim 
d©pucbeil hy Fas ii* Relief Cummitiec 1 
Sir Them© White, Lord Miyor of Ixodor 
% * Von lordAlp’a exemois tave b ocgic me’ 
liberal & si from all qouten. :hit LKfer proven 
fi\>:<jraWe prcepccts we gratefully say odfe c 
tioo 5 may cease, "" Nov. J. — Railway collagen 
it NaoetTy, 6 lKrs lost. Nov. 9.— Bmnrh id 
tho Nafircnl Kink of Iidn cfrT*.' at Madras 
Nnv. 13.— Opening uf Famu* Orpbmr^o it 
Mu dia>, 44 ifcmiics Dec i.— Madras Famine 
gra*:s from public iu&» to .:*te Rs. 4. ^.2^.627 
Dec. 1— Ac a meetiig of Midras Municipality 
it was agreed ox to accent Mr. Clarke's Dram- 
ege S chore, Dec 19.- -here re floods in Tinuc- 
a 5 ly in December.-* Large estenskm of Lord 
Mayo's Dotra'ijalivatko Schetrr. 



re floois in Tinttc- 
esfensko of Lord 




during Quren Vutoria'i Rrign. 



i 8 ? 5 — Contiaonre of famine. Ihe mmbtn on 
relief ooiL. Aueliated greatly. linking id u.oxi 
in J»Y— TK boith InJiin Railway line from 
Siyili toCo!av*e opener!, Jw. H.E. lie 
Hnnco of An» inrentd I7 tk. Duke of 

Ka.v%sa?4! 

oc Xaluby, the Nawab ce BonMnicallc, and 
Mr. Seshyx Sxstri »tih lb* C.S.I.— The Duke 
of Rucirgfcnra appointed GC.S.L. Ton. !. 
- 4 J 9 . 66 ? power the hnnli of the Suit, Jan. 
4 -HaMk meeting at MaJrra io Ibst* the 
™«b Nalkm fur ((licking the fooiise-urkkca 
iu Saiibern lailxi, Jan. r 3 -PAN: mcctisg Ly 
Mtive cancunliv, Madras to xetickc Putix- 
aest on Civil hctvkc ruto, Jnn $>.— Sub- 
scri(*»os to Madras honne Relief Fund ceased, 
Jm. 31. The tmomts rexeised were; from 
the lord Mayer of London, 57A Ukiu ; from 
Laiicsuhtre, lakhs : from Ycekshire, 2 lakhs : 
from SoiihxA, 4$ hkhi ; from Australia ax>! 
New Zealand, 5* IftLMjfroc Mnritfci. Natal, 
urvd Gibraltar, f lakh ; froa In*., 3 Ukfe. 
Total R* B1.c3.j92 -Sir Andrew CUrkr, 
Puhlie \Vorx 5 Minister, arrived u Madias, FA 
1 —Mr. Blis* appointed first Si* Commit 



attributable directly cc tidlvectly io famine iu 
Madras anil Myvira in 1S77-7& 
mx <it a 5.1x0, cod. The pcpUaxiou ot Mysore 
believed to hate beex reduced 20 pet cecc., or 
froc. five to foir Trillions. — Accession of 19.304 
convert* to Chny.i itay between June aad July 
report*! from Tm n eve Ur.— Mad ras Cinchona 
Cmrmiicai^ tpp;inf.rt 1 by the Government of 
India. July 14 Mr. Muibasawisl Iyer apodated 
a Judge of the High Court. Madros, July ax— 
DefczsiTe Works tn Madras ordered :o be com- 
pleted, Jnlr 26. — Government cf India tratveri 
n u>rp£iif*nr.ry Older ark trow •edging the 
vi i tier* of military officer* during tlie fundee, 
July 27.- -South Indian Rahway extended to 
Madras Town. July Mr. Fawcett presented 
Madras ard Bengal petitions to Parliament in 
respect to taxstioo. July JI-— ' TVaranCtaO 
GavetrimwC by peo damn Ion ordered vaedru- 
lien to be generally xiopted by the people, 
Aug. r*.- Sir N. Chiarterlain left Moiras for 
Peshavur, Aug. 16.— The South Icdim Rail- 
way Ibe fn>m Poeto Novo to C*jdaa>luram 
ooefterf, (\-t. I.— New ArW Ad came into 
optrukm.OcL K— Cjclrmeat Vtagapaua and 
and BlraLattam ; three English ships wredeed. 
4 xni twenty lives te, Nov. 5. — GoTert-mcot of 
Madras owe red troops to the Afghan front iir. 
Nov d— The Native Prices in Northern 
India < 4 md 3.OCO fofrftry, 1.000 CtraltV. 11* i 
13 guns to insist in the Afghan eapedidco, 
Nov. 13.— The Order cf the Crown of India 
presetted to the Princess of Tanjor* by the 
Dnkc of Buckingham, Nov. 14— Relief mea- 
sures in Madras Town Mopped, Nov. 2%.— 
Famine Relief Wo*k» Lx Mj.wf dosed. Nov. 
3c.— Meeting in Madras to raise funds for the 
relief of the shareholders of the Glasgow Bank, 
De:. 2.— Soccers aed Miner* left Bsnnlon fur 
Peshavur, iW 5— Sir W. Rofcimoa laid the 
foundation Vot* cf tU RoIosm Park. De* 6. 
— (iuvrritmeril of Madras ordesod famine fcotta 
to be stopped. Dec. 7.— Iodlin Council resolved 
to increase the Native Indiin Army by IJ.oco 
men. Dec ta— Public uourriog ic December 
for three weekx in Maim for th* Priocrn 
Alia? of He»c ltam«t>dt, from Dec 19.— 
Many Native Chiefs sect letters c/ coidcdec:e 
to the Queen cc the death cf the Princesa. 
iSto — Colonel W. S. Drover. Acting Inspector 
Ceneral cf Police, arri Mr. J. H. Garstis, C.S., 
Additional (Fam:a«) Secretary to th 4 Govem- 
BXlt, received the C.S.I. fce sen ices ddtf 
thr famine, nul were insestoi bv the Duke of 
KiKkngtam 11 Banqueting HaD. Mr. N. 
R. Person, the Government Astroooner, the 
Honourable T. Mettmmi Aiyar, a Jc<lg# of 
the High Court, Mr. W. Digl.-y, Honomry 
Secntary of the Madras Famine Relief Fend, 
and I*. D. R. Thonpox. Madras Medical 



skeer fee Madras, Fe\ 5. — Madras Municipal 
Act juMid in Cotneil, Feb. 13.— Arrival of 

ifceArdihi, - 



the Archbishop of Gas at Hate Feb. ifr.— 
Sff Andrew Clark A uropund seWme for the 
reducitoa of Public Works eafer#i 3 turo. by the 
retiiez^nt of cne hundred er^oetis. pnhluhed 
FA 23 — Famine Census 3 Marins Presi. 
deo:y taken. Mceti-* at Mirim to mte*t 
ogiiret itcreatvd taxation, and wdoption of 
petition to Paririmcnt, March 14— Vcmacclu 
Bill t^nt ly the Viceregal Cam* 
March 14— Licrtte Tax Bill passed in Modru 
Ccoacil, March i&— Madras Salt Act II of 
I$?S extended to tb: sex-coast districts of the 
Fvcftideacy, March 21.— Gereral Strochey, 
President of the Famine Enquiry Cormnhfdoa, 
arrived i» Madras, March 25.— New License 
Tax and New CucIOtat Aros effaced, April J. 
—Mr. (PSiBnan appoint©! Advnutc Geoml 
of Madras, April 2. -The Duke of BDclinghnm 
inaugurated the Jti:t:cn Canal, Ayeil 7. — 
Thuudmtorra at Mingzfcnv six lives lost, Aprd 
The Ponfcchenr RaRwaj Kb vise >onc- 
tiim«d. May a.— Madura and Ttaoerally romral 
by cedec cf GovtTnmvnt from the lii: cf fimice 
dIRite May la-l^oUodiMnt ty tt^ Qxcen 
Knmre* of tX< Order of the Crown of India 
(for Udiea). l-id) XI ary Grenrillc, Udy P«- 
tinror. I ariy Nawer a^d Ettrick, UJy Mary 
Hobart, and Lady Detiiscm appoints thereto, 
May 24.— With uvoortbfe monaooo rains ajn- 
niltanl auec.:ions were rc««oi m tic saniile 



niltvrjd opetxttons were rcaumoi m t^r ataile 
of the year.— 2cd,C<x> penons on relief n the 
Madras Presricucy, J«“ 19.— The nonality l 



Tkt Annals *f Madras 



Dtputaent, appointed C.I.E., Jia. I.— New 
M iliu Man] civil Act conn into occritkc, 
Jin. r. — Formation cf the " Duke'i Own” 
volunteer Artillery it Miranu, Jia. to.-Mr. 
j alike C. A. Timet, of the N.W.P. High 



E ce C. A. Timer. of -be N.W.P. High 
n, appifnted Chief Jeuite of Madias, in 
woresiioo lo S 3 W. Morgan, Jan. 15. and 
knighted March 20.— Moiras Government 
ilcc^md :o accept peopcub for the Neilgherry 
Railway, Ji-_ tS.-?ir Neville Chambaliin 
marred to Midrai from Cilcotli, Feb. 18 — 
Opi-zoi of the Mid mi Fine Am Eahihitioo, 
Much 7.— Ennore Regatta, Much 10.— Oot- 
break of 1 rtbcllkm in to; Zeonodary of Rumpi 
In Much. Insargencs lei by levenl petty 
chlefi Vieoroas atasuei taken by Gmm- 
mart. The distuihance subside! in November. 



— New Stamp Act came into operation. April 1. 
—Lady Mary Grenville laid the foaodilkm- 
aone of the Hospital Wards. MoneguChoBlsry. 
April S.— Famine Relief Fond Committee! 
dissolved in April. Tee total number of pet- 
ami relieved daring the famine Voted to 
have been 11, $95,341 ; niroent eipeoded 
Ri. 7J.TO.0n> ; coat of anbnaOtratioo 
ki. 40.043.— The Mod™ Mcsfoipolity bo:ime 
a ienii elective asscrrMy in April, »-/d 16 
membej were elected by lallot.— Sooth Indian 
Mratoenry Conference slnrted at Bangalore in 
l8t8. met at Ootnramund. Th. Mahuajih of 
Vijinnwrim (Vejwra* Gapral-. Rao) dwA It 
Simlo, April n -NeiigSerty Gome foil coned 
aeo law. Sir CHiarlr. Tnrtnc left Mndrai to 



ortcod the wain t* of the I*« Com in I like, 
M ly 6— Cyd»» pm«d over parts of Sosthttn 
Into, and many ship. were wrecked on the 
Western Coin. May tS.— Public meeting at 
Madru to petitleo Parliaracol fee the abolition 
of Import duties. Jcne 2— Thunderst<«m at 
Gootcor, l lives Voa, June to — The Prince of 
Sw, C C.S.I.. «n of Prmce Atm Jab. the 
Firat Prince of Arcoe. died at Madras, lane 16. 
— Tltf Hackney Carriage lod PcJire Anteod- 
irwnt Aai came into 0per.1t ion in Madras 

J une 17.— Amended Municipal Bill (awd, 
urn- 2>.— Pw-cirdi tntroirced Wo India, 
aly !.— Soath Indian Railway oye*«d at Tut- 
jure, July 1.— Railway from Chidiabiram to 
Colo icon opened. July 1.— ' The Rumto rebels 
wink the steam tag iiamnxl in (he Ucdasery, 



Jcne 2— Thundemortn at 



July 15.— The Rev. John ScwnchUy oeaucrated 
Art! Ilnhop of Trarraewe and Cochin. July 
25-— Release in A Heart of 1,204 frisenets in 
ttvml put* cf the PmJdmoy, "ho hod been 
convicted of offences arising liotn the famine. 
— Rnlei for admitting Native* Into I be Civil 
Service pufcfched, A«g- 1*— Muder of Sir 
Laois Cavagnari and tic Brtlih Embassy ia 
Afghanistan. Sept, a.— Madras creeps ordered 
to tic Afghan FrartUr, Sept- 2> — Two 



RogimenU (d Madras Infantry, the 14th and 
the 25th, iolunt««rvd for Afghanistan, Sepe. 11. 
— Cwipiliory Vaccination Bill introduced aco 
the Viwvny’i Council. Sept 50.— Association 
set on font in Mirth for pcovtlsag Eurasian 
aad Anglo-Indian pox with the mein; of 
enjrrating to Britith Cefooie*. Scheme wea 
unsueiWui. Motnter meeting -os held on 
the jth of Oct. to consider ib* oaodrtion of the 
Kiinvan and Ar.glo-Irdim poor ; imbed in 
It* fnrraatka of the ” Earaaiin and Anglo- 
Indian Awxirtion of Soathrm India. — 
P. U O. rt earner WiuWilaii rtranded off 
SoiIta, 0(t it.— Aoddett oa the Madca* 
Railway near Coiniu-papect ; it five* lost ind 
4.3 pctMiru awndvd, Oct. 31.— Cyclone posted 
over part, of the Nellcee District, Nov. 17.— 
Pondicherry Kranch Railway opened, Dec. 15. 
—Kail way boa Vilhpuran to Grege* opened. 
Dec. it— Madras Moniriiolity aerated Mr 
J. A. Jcce, Drainage Scheme. Ertab&hment 
cf M u ild p alt lto In PondlcVer^, Ilee. 17.— 
Hect nc light eahlblied at Po^,’. Puk by 
M. Vents, a French electrician. -hi« 
tui »-ai curchased by the Municipality for 
Ri. 7.0M.— Three baiterie* ke Arauring gun- 
erected eo the beach at Mo'iai. 
tS&>— Further cedas passoi for the idmiuion of 
Natives into th* Covenaotoi Seriioe, Jan. 1.— 
The Metrop-ilitan of Ioiia anivod at Madras. 
Ian. 2!.— Telegram reciirad from the Lord 
Map* d Dublin liking far abecriiaiom to 
relievethe dirtira- In IralimL [•-- 23.— Meetieg 
at Ihe M* dm. Uub in eonncalun wilh tho Irai 
distress Jani 2&— Sir Andrew Clarke, Public 
Works M Inliter. iniveii a: Midra* Jan. 2-$.— 
BWto|> Sjoechley test il led at Csxuyam, Feb. 
I. — Public meetlnr at Mod™ to raise trade foe 
the Irrdt dhereis, Feb. IO— Meeting at Hyilur. 
ahiil for the tdief of the Irish dietrea, Feb. 15.— 
Brifidier General F- Jekfc, Adjutant timcral of 
the M ideas Army, d-d, Feb. 2i— llte Metro- 
politan of Irvin -ell Midra* for Calcutta, l’oh. 
2S. — LXeuing <f ihc Fine Artl Eihihttiot nt 
Madras, March 4 - -Mr. Irvine, Sc«K.rrs ludge 
of Vmjjpatun. killed hyachrefah. March 6.— 
Bishop Chevalet. Virar Apacfic cf Mysore, 
died. March 2$.— Mocaiear Lartgter, Gonrioor 
cf Pondidtvny, jiiivM at Madras co r. visit to 
the Governor, April 1.— Opening of Mr. P. S. 
Rsmuawmy Mi.lrlllaria Lying-in- 1 lospiml at 
Madina by the Duke of Bockinghim, April $.— 
Unaeiling of th< Statue cf Mr. E. V. Powell, 
late DifTVt ii of Pohllc Intuuctitra. by the Duke 
of Ikiiklny'i'ii, at the PreskVracy CoHege. 
April IJ.— Lonl Lyltan. the Vxeroy of Ind j. 
cteaiol an Fail, April 1$.— St J-w-ph’s Cefkge 
at Codon opered. April 20— The Marquis of 
Riiem appear, rid Viceroy <f Irdia. April ay.— 
The Muliin Railway reduced the litirsl Hum 





during Qutnt Vi/tmdt /?«?*. 



t**'® i pi " n nJf - M ‘V '—The Right Rev. 

a. Fennell,, Roman Cmholic fcisbco cf 
Nadias, di,, |, vj b , l.— The Mahmiih c f 
TuvjMore d-d, Mi, 30— The Indian 
Nnduoti SHppit* Act cm bMo opmtlon, 
l*ne l.-Ttt Martnh of Ritrc. Instilled « 
Viceroy of Ido, June 8 -Itwclluiio ,,f the 
ra»t Prince u kS&rm&jih of Travincore, June 
'■—Th. C*;aim Act ame j«. epentirm :n 
the Miltit Presidency. July 1.— Cor.pilsory 
Viocliittke Bill p.seed by the Viceroy's IcenOL 
Jilr to.— Cnp!»m Miboaied Hcnsaln, ».o.c. 
h' Sir No ilk Chimbediin killed 01 the S I. 
Railway line. Kgmoit, July to.-- Public Mcalne 
at Pitchappak s Hall In bicour of Colcoel Mac- 
iteoeht, the retiring Director cf Public lastruc- 
ttnn, July >*.— Midm Governirent oetieted the 
odmlszco of private rodents Into tie Medical 
Cakge, .Wed Depirtmesr. Aag. iH— 
Sir Frederidc Robertt ippoestol Coamatder- 
ir-CHief, Mulrii Army, to inccetioa to Sir N. 
ChiBierkin, Skc. 5. —Royal siluto tired fit 
M 11 i try ScetioM in hOOWr of Ccaend Robetrs* 
•aterr, it Kuviihu three days previously, 
W. ti.-A Kjrrr el OatKuitnvl Seek. 7— 
Mr. EDI* appointed Crcsus Cotno.iolontr tor 
a- IniU. Sept. 10.— Mr. V. Ramlomr an. 
panted Dea.n ef Tnvtncar. Sett iS— 
Mr. W. P. Adfiin, M.P. irarinied Govenne of 
Midru. Sept. afi—BiOfrcnanr of St. M.rrb 
Church, Fen St. Gore, cri.Vlwl Oct. 
*S. — The Re«. Mr. Sluri damned U 
NecapUam. Nov. !.— Votive met 1 if fceM Bi 
Innorir uf the Duke of fr;cVirohiro, Nov. 8— 
Sr Nrv-lie Chunbcrlnin'i o-det paUishri 
■deeming tie Mn!rv> mom thit lervrd a 
Afrhnuiun, Nov. ia.— Heivy mini nnd ioods 
in Voitherr. districts ; Ion of 7 tin* to the Madras 
Horbatr, Nov. at.— Mr. Ruiguutlu Saw? 
•ppanted Member of tie Legiduitr Council, 
Nov. JJ— The Bill to abolish the Neilghory 
Cctnmiuka pined ire tie Legiilwive Coc&rif, 
Nov. 27.— Mctamivedas Encertiinment to tie 



Duke of Rcelingkim, Nor. 20— Eurasian 
iddrtum prevented to lie Dike of Ricking!.™, 



Dec 14.— Naitw Enaertalnment given to the 
Duke of Butkligham at Puehroppii’s Hill, 
Dec. 15. -Tie S. L Riiwy lint opened Iron 
Cfcinslepc; to Conjeveiui. Dec 16.— Arrliil of 
Mr. W. P. Adam, the nev Governor of Madras; 
ifce Dike of Buckingham revered, and left 
Madras fee Esrope Dee. JO— Mohaaordao 
address Of weleomr prewnM to thr Gosnttor, 



ISr^-Tb* Sooth Indian Railway line 6cm 
Matl>«*< Jinok* to Tcnevelly opened. 



J«- 1. — Midas Municipal iddito presented 
to the Governor, Jin. 14.— Opening of thr first 
KXttcn cf ifce Myseee State Railway, FeK 1.— 
Sir N rvillc Clumberitin embarked foe England, 



Feh. 3— Industrial Scbcol opened at Pondi- 
cherry, Peh. 14— Madns Field Ginei Av 
sedition esrahliihcd, Fell 17. — Firewutks 
c'i'»iun 1: Bmcikn, 14 H'«* ion, Feb. JS— 
Sir Frederick Roberti creoted a Bnroost, 
March a.— Mulnt Firm .Arts Eihibili' o openol. 
March 4— Ike S erow Race of Ttjvanecr- 
apjoiated to the Order ef thi Crown cf Imlin. 
March 5.— The Press Commlrikeserihip of 
India aboliihid. March tft.-ChamamjerKlr. 
Wcdivai, ufepud tun of the kte Mahnmjah 
KrulxUii, Wcdiyat, instilled it tkc tenrn of 
Mysore as Maharajah, by Mr. Aditn, Governor 
of Midras. os bebilf of tbe Viceror, Mink 25. 



— Earasiin deputation wiitn) no liie Govcencr, 
March It— The Kc-r Dr. Johnson. Bishop cf 
Cilruru ail Metropolitan of India, visited the 
M ideas Ilcideoty in Maicli— Probate aid 
Administration An enme into operulca, 
April I.— Mr. W. P. Adorn, Govanor of 
Misiru, died at OMieuiund, Moy 14. Tie 
Honourable W. Hudlmkes, Seioor Member of 
Ci«c<il, oSci.teil » Govcreor for 'll montbi. 
— Regutato the Madras Ilubaor, June U - 
Mr. M. E. Gnat Duff, M.P.. apjarr-ed Govcrno; 



ef Madras, June 2*— Mr. HandWy ippeinteil 
Cbief Judge of Small C«ie Coart, Madras* Juna 
2«— Reduced mlmfor lrlc«in>h intro 

doted, Juw jn-DqiutulcduflheEnaainniod 

Anglo- Indian Aimaauui allied ca the Mihuu 
jit of MvKie, July 29 -Much arncicn given to 
tbe ntirifeoas iWiieo of Mysore ore! Wymad. 
In Jnly fattyfoir Mrnitg Com|tMi*s, “th » 
fonir.il carnal escecd:r« five n.lliuns sterling, 
“roe in cjiilsner —Mr H. K Wlvan a^oinud 
to the Madtai Ceuncil ; Mr. Davalson, who !i*< 
teen proviscoolly ippaBied, rcrnterl to Chief 
Seoetuvshlp, Aig. r— Mahiroiih of XI, sore 
irccected Kclar Gold FicMv, Sept. 3.- 

W itiun of Ind a returned by ccnras it 
«,9t8 in 1*81, Ja*.;5i.«l 

in 11171, S tfc. 9. — Crtrtj* t tit mi ihou ihr.t 
lb# Midtt* Prwlilfticy hfcfl 1 popoluidD of 
>0. Sconce, being a dccreu« fcomtqTKfli on ibj 
fait famine) of 2*4 pei cent. 3 z coapu^l wiili 
t5» aoracf 1S71.— Inilallalioa of tlic Mahi- 
rajob of ViaMugraio. 0:1 19— Mr. Giant 
Duff arn^vJ fn.m F.r^and, tad ai-amoi office 
J 4 Cwikt of Malm. Nor. Office 

Satlrgi Jlanki cccTod, Nor. 11.— Stocm of 
scene v&cf :e u xrcia i ; casteTS irm of rhe 
llaxt^ra Works aubel awry ; t»o hopper 
har^es fc<i*->dcre^ in the harbem, soil 15 liv«* 
Nov. lx.— Rducrl win of 
m»tag * intnxlixtl, Nor. 15.— Mcbnmmflan 
detwution a^ituil on the new GortRMT, Nov. 19 
— rielnia Robs.ts Bui. G.C.B., VC., 
Uok Ms itti os sctccki MembcT c i Cyancil, 
Nor. — Sham i^cht r x Palttrmm, Sir F. 
Koberts fewest, TU:, 9.— Oj^nirg of tbe 




The Antals c/ Madras 



34 ^ 



Agnoiltrml College taiMrgy, Saiunpet, l»y the Co <irt« Au*. anil new oqpnisilim tdtrett of 

Governor, I V?c. ja— Addrww prewnted the the ladlfc* Amy came into openth*. J ul 7 *• * 
Governor by the Suramin Ablation, Dec. 16. Railway line from Bnncalorr CMtonuiec* to 
— Shores of Earthquakes Madras, Doe. II. Bangiket C*yce>CT*d, July I.— InitnJlOtwtt of 

1SS2. -Address presented by the NUgtri Wanting Rev. Dc. Scndnn *• B&k* of Hugo*!, July 
and Minis* Association 10 the trtrrerour, at 2.— Madras trwp*, the 4th. wh, and 3 lit 

Derain. Ton. 12.— Repeal of the Ftri an Ver- Real vicnti, ordered to Ko^t July Comet 

owrolar ftw Act, Jan. 19.— Ocvrio? of the (of i$l?) riw&w at Madras, July 24— Rfots « 

Telephone Exchange at Mad™, Jan. tZ-T>* Sfebm wieffi o* of dtspttes between Hindu* 

Nilprf Cxmiuinn abolish**, and a Collttfor* ami Mohaimrwdans. July 28. —ComecrMiim nf 

ate e*ab?tshcd, Feb. W. R. Baxter, lstiicp Colgts. at the R.C. GathoM, Madrat, 

M.P., arrived at Moiras, Feb. 2. -Hindu Aag. 24— Fcematxn of a Tc<*1 Ateincocc 

awl Mohammedan dejutation wnitoi on L«goe at Madras Sept 4 — * Th# Maharajah of 

Mr. Baxter at Cui air to deprente Indian Mywre tonwd the fint wd of tl»e Haegnlare- 

ecclcsiattlcal expenditure, Feh. 4.— Form ad on T»oxkc»x Railway, S*pL it.-lawrol uhucs 

of *J>e Indian Laaneolicxtioo Sacietv at Madras, fired in h*^v:or of the swot 1 of the Beitah 

Feb. Ij. — Indian Times ar*i Negotiable lfiV.ru in Egypt, Sept. iS.-T4e Edusitioa Cxx 
rtrxe Acts came in operation. Match 1.— be^on its sittings in Madras, fta. 

Admiral Coer Joors aimed at Madras Mirth y 4. cknod on Oct. 18 — Tbe principal olenden 

— Fabhc meetly at Madras to aTrar^e for the in the Salem riots sentenced, «nme to im- 

erection of a Town HaS, March 1^— Cc&mtl miiomnMl in Indin, and others to trans- 

Dyer, Depuy Adjttm General of the Maim pomdinn to the Andaman*, Oct ai— Dvpa- 

Army. dud from the res alts of an accident, uUo* of number* of the Ml dm ChamWr 

March 10.— Aboliticoof Isap^t duties U Indio, of Couimen* waited on Major Ituing, 

March 11.— Madras Mteritulitv voted an the Finance Minister, at Gocernmeut Ifoate, 

a»Mr«s to the Quran, March 2.4— Post O Coe Nor. J>— Mw. Grant Duff bid t;* foamUtinn 

Savings Banks eitabilihol in India, ApriUl.— rtone cf thr feemuia nt Robeson Park, Dec 

Earthquake shocks at ftupifere, Oww, ami 22.— DefttUtlk* of Tmivioebai mcrchxcKs 

Oottooouind, April l*~Cofond Ofcotl and waitot cr. the Gormx, Ike 2j. 

Madame Bkvauky, Theo^Vtsts. uriried at i»3.-Tbe Madras JniB* Act. the Madm Fomt 
Madras April 23. -Dnjm usutd for the re Act. the New Code of Cr^ul I'WoxIurc, 
<x^a™tk>> aad rrdictioA *4 the Irrfise Army, aUeratioos in the Tain Service cn the Mmliu 
April 2S.— Sir Ashley Eden, iau Lfotenant- Railway, and rolaced otwea the S I. Ru?wr.y 
tjotonnr of Bengal, arrived a: Madras April <»me into c^ratfoi Jan 1 -Mvnuxn Light 
2&-Thc Indian Ceicpuiof Act came into HptMs CTntm&tt <o«4) fi«H li^htecl ; Imliui 

operation. May «.— Mr. Pinner, late M.C.S.. PoctftI Noses iwuod .Jan. t.- Di. UWle, .Saner- 

ap^attedChRf Juilgc ofMy^xe, May 2.— Mrs. bterdent. Central Museum, Madias appointed 

Adsn a:rH to the rank of a Ramiwt'* willow, C LE . J.in. r— P&llAvemm Camp of Lscirns 
and tier «!d*t »wo created a Baronor, May ay oper>?d, Jan. 8.-Pre*entnticn of the J*>r of 

— The Matiarajah of Travancore creited a India to the Maharaja «f Trmworf, Feb. t. 

^ S.C.I., ml Mr. W Hodlestoo a C.S.L. -Afrlwn War MftUb jww i ld In 1!.. - 
M«y 24.— Prohibition of luUeriw ordered by the and Miners at Bu|ilort by Sir K. koUriu. 
Corerarocexof I&dia. Xlay 31 — MM nu Preri- Feh 3.— Nawib Vtr SiJar Jnn/. G.LSI, 
dcn:y reo>vering from the elects of tV 1»* Prime Miniiter of Hy^abad, died, after ha^rg 
fftmint Gnu 4 rewnne amcunteil to oS* held that offcce for thirty yenre with crcnt dU- 

akhs; and K ro« erprndiure to 73© Ukhs. tir^i.m, Feb 8. — Bill mroluced fth. «j ly 

learing 0 s^plan of 2>, Ukhs, May.-New Mr. flberU Low Mcmlwr. »r<o the Vicoiuil 

Cml Pr«edure Code came into operation, I^gi.htiic Cocnril, profoeir^ to omc««lc 

June I.— Government cf loiLt S<o:k Notes criminal juri«di:i>:u or« Kurqieon British 

ordered tube uvaed, J«e 6.- Hnncanry Grwdr subjects to Native Magifirites; this cxritol 

of Assistant Knginrers created Jane 1— New much oipositrxi Ejiroceam in ih 0 

Qoutnti^ Rules mSxrod, June 16.-- Heav> Madras Presidency, as chcwhere throuchnm 

floods ta the Can very and Colcrcco. Jcne iS.— India. Tire proket wti modified in noeeufci, 

Congratulauey addreastt preserved to the Very and the tight of Strewn British wbiecti 1,. 

Jf cr : J; ^olRar. m ta bri^ appointed coed by a t try % the majority of wtuMxhall 

K. L. Htthop of Madras June aj.-Conserra. o:<Mist cf Exnapwn British rnhjects. was a, I- 

! rf ^ !**?!? c *P f «? r of Hyden^d; St mitted.-Mr. Rnngi Chnrli. Cl K,, the fun 

Aloysras Collefie a: Mat^lore estahhsi|ed. Dsnran of Mysore, sre* the remlitura of the 

Jamt 29.— Trxiifer «>f Pr«;|>eny Act. Indian .State to entire rale, died Ian. ax ; **cct*lol 

Kliments Act. and PmUency Exan Cawe I iy Mr. Sesludii Aiyar, another n»ti%c ..f 




The Annali tf Madras 



W 3 tei an ftddrea of coxdo'encc to the Queen. 
April IS.— M Mires New Prat nnd Telegraph 
Oflkt iluiliLtg* evened, April 26.— ComjqUiry 
Vaccination Introduced. Mu u — Aixko 
Uwigbt by Mr. Vpnghaya Chin of Silas 
««*!•* the Secretary cf 5*Jtf for Rs. ics<«» 
dimfcgfs far *21^cti wrccgful rc«anl from 
the office of MisfcipcJ Commiscioccr ; 
Mldm High Coot awarded him Rs* ICO 
damages, and costa, May a, —The Oritntsl 
Bank Cccpccition sniLcndei pijiuczc, May 
$ - The Maharajah of Mysore crcttcd 
G.CS.L and the R<v. W. Miller GIX, 
May 24. - The New High Conn of Mywt 
furrally op«d, May 28— Tbe flntiih ship 



fimralty op«d, May 28 — Tbe fntlih ship 
A'HrrM, wr*«k« d n?nr Point Divi in May — 
Government decided to rxUn.l ihi Madras Muni- 
opal franchise to 24 02: of u Coromlisxicer*, 
|ua« la— Arre* of the Bonncse Me»goon 
Prince ul Colombo, Jury? 25. He returned to 
Pondicherry arri remained a* 3 et French 

S ilvcbox — Nr*- Drainage Works cf Madras 

) operatl by U» Govern nr, ft re yX-NlA 



nminyi Ai>nr appednted to the legislative 
Council. Madras, Nor. id— Ail prbcotvv in 
the A ad a corn aid m India crawled «uh llh« 
Salem riots of July, 1882, rtvelvtd afr« cardan, 
Not. *y— Lord Radatcdi arr.ved a Madras, 
cn x pre« rhing tcur. I'cc. IQ— L«d Dvffcrin 
arrived io Calcutta. rod took kia sol m Vkervy 
cf )*ba, Dec iy Mr. Jamc* Dura* h'« Mill 
at Quilnn. Trav.-jore, opened hy the Maharajah, 
Dec l&— PabBt Corfrrena* cf the Madras 
Mahatma Sablia, Dec 2a— Public meeting to 
dtKost the lhndt Widow Marriage Que-ainn, 

188 $. r<*« Town H.ll .1 CemUcomw 
»»* oinnri Jin. 17 It "*» daipol ** * 
acKKoklc/ihocrncrt KiKlard I1.M1.W. A. 
Porter, k* tinny years Principal of tke Ccrofcc- 
0:0111 College.— Mr. Gmnt Daff, Governor of 
Madras p*VA x Stale visit to the Gcvermc of 
ScaAkhurytt Pcculic lurry in Fr**ua ry, staying 
there for three days.- Lced Reiy, Gcvetnor .1 
Bombay! arrived in Madras cc a vha to the 
Covrmx. — The Stod eels' Home, erected by 
the Rtv. Dr. W. Mllet km the use of B uM| 
indents tHadirg tbe Madras Christian College, 
ctrened March t.— The fwadaixo sttmeef tht 
Jenkins' Sctecl. Roytpriuh, laid m the petseKc 
cf the Rev. K. R. Jcnline, Secretary to the 



meeting at Madra* to petition Pariiaaurnt and 
the Viceroy against the removal from Madras of 
the *rbt cf Government to Ootacanravi. and of 
the Military Attoonu <>««♦ to Bangalore, 
July j-D.-crict MnnWcolliJes Bill and the 
Loral Fund Bill pawed a the Viceroy’s Council. 
Jtly II. -Government deputed ColoneC WeVdco* 
Chief Presidency MlgUlrata, to prcoted to 
rmn«ve'!y to inquireinto charges brought aga«M 
Mr. A. J. Bre.kn AikinsoD, of the Madras CinI 
Serrice. Acting Co^caor of Tumevdly, of 
haring borrowed money in the detract. The 
inquiry hr^n on the nth )tly. Mr. .\tkinson 
was event utlly r*niu««l fron the serrioe.— The 
Banoakore Toomkut Railway opened, July l$> 
—Tr^ Madras Huh Com refused to graxt Mr. 
John Wallace, fonrerly of the Modm Cud 
Venice, p<m.bakei to instifcSe n criminal 

PTvccttion of the member* of thr Mirras 

Gmcnrarat, July.— Tlie *1. CiSatta wrecked 
o? Ticinirin in July — Rt-orprJiitm of the 
Sibcedlaate Moliral Department, Arc. 4 — 
V** t Deccin Section, Scudtm Xtohnita 
Railway, Hctgi to Gadag. opened, Aug. 6 
Gowrnmrsit of Madras decided to abandon the 
scheme fce locating the Military Accents Offices 
is Bangalore, Atg. 7.— Madras C^iwrament 
rrniinl the app^niraeir. of CcamMtiyicr for 
Sah raxd Abktri, Aug. 2h -Earl of Dofferin 
oppointod Viceroy of ltdU in Hncowion to 
Ixird Ripcm. Sept. :a— ■ Botchers' strike at 
M ndraa, Ou. 26, terminated Nov. 6.— Nletm 
cf Hyderabad spited G.C.S.r, Nov. c.~ 
Cyclone at Madras ; Red H UR Tank breached, 
nre.l tl»e City of Madras threuened »uh the k*» 
of lU « 4 »rr wajHT wjf^y. Nor. 20 . DimgC 
repaired m erwiieg touIr— M r. Sv Sit- 



cf the Rev. K. : 
Wesleyan Mlssia 
Madras on a \cm 
— Dkwmy of a 



memory of 
C.ai., Con 
Leo of Gra. 



in Missionary Sod«y. trip w«> in 
on a tew throrgh the East, March 21. 
*wy of t new nlnt>« by Mr. Pog^c, 
•rent Aitnmiimrr, March — T»o 
ah erected m Mardi In Madras to lb* 



cf the late Colonel W. S. Drescr. 
onifrisstccer of Tolice. — An Atsocia- 
m Madras feemed a? n raWfc 
April II.— T 1 »c Madraa Momud In- 
Cnnised in April — Ccfcnel fi. R. C. 



Bradford, C S. I., Madras Staff Orp* «pp<«Mot 
K.CA 1 . ; Hep. SargraMfencral K. liny, Mn- 



dnsEaU&hhn 



'retuoa). Mr. G. Han 



and Mr P. S Ruuouwmy Mnkllkirappcdracd 
C.ll* f a» J«**e d— Separate Badwar V<Mintee>* 
Rcgimest. Id cMinrcllon with the Madras RiiV 



way CoxpaTiT. fiermed, June 25. — Nit Chub 
Turner, C.I.L, Chief justice, resigned l«ne k yQ 
—The Jubilee of British Sargent, k . M S„ cek- 



Iratcd at Palameoiuh in July— Ser Fro* I crick 
Robrra resigned the cmtmnnA <f tfec Madrw 
Army cn Aiy. ra, aad oroaetlwl to Hnclai* 
before asumtng the chid owmml in Irakis — 
TV Xlahiraph cf Travanoxr, G.C.S.I.. Hii» 
si Treraadmr » Augiwt. :tA iremltd 
by hs aephew. — The Ninun of Hjilumlud 
passed 1 few weeks at Qaaciniurvd in Scntcnt 
fcec — Tee Go»cracc and Mrs. Grant Dafi jnid 
a side in Vj«t™Vr to Lonl Roy at V -a i, 
and to the Viceroy a! Sim it, and rvturml u. 
Madras Oct. 24 -Sir Herbert Maipfccn** 
a>ccirjcd to the comrrond of the Mndiaa Auuy, 




Jvrt'nt Queen Vidori'i Reif*. 



Niwnbtr.— In ixcir:tka wllh (hr gawrii 
■'..ikn « t>* United KingtvH tfciee Nniirt 
A&Mihihn* in Cnlcut'.a, Madras, aod Bom hay 



nur iVw rolire dd«nioi. Mem. Mrsmobua 
Gban:. Hekm Rainwtmy MudrfUor, *td N 
K C^indcrarW respectively. iu Knghnd In 
order to in lures: the elcctcr. of tt»c L*iuc:l 
Kirgdnm in upartan: lad.m qardoru. — Sir 
Arttur Collins, Q.C., arrived. tod watt won 
In aa Chief Jortsoa, Nov. j$ — Lady Bufferin 
tnacfonkd a fund for ^applying medial aid to 
women of I ados. A movermru f. x prov- 
ing medial Aid fee native wo«»»n wi» »s I rotated 
in Marins by the active support of Mro. Grant 
Duff. C.L, under codecs the Vl&cm* 
Hospital for G osfca and Caste Women was 
tinned. Towards I >«c iemitutkes the Rfkh 
uf VcnkittiW mhwn^l Rs. and tie 

M*h»r*nh of Vhlmmm R& Expe- 

dition fitted crcc m Madras for acroce la Upper 
JOstmih. tie o»msrd berg ccafmed on Major 
Gescml Him* Prc&tergast. C.B.. V.C., an 
officer cf the Royal {hie Xohra} Engineera. A 
large pxxtfcn of the force oxjistod cf Madras 
native roginwntf. Get***: Prenderga* anfred 
in Rancor on Nov. 7, ca^uvd Minhln on tbr 
IJiK readied Ata on the icth, occupied 
Mandalay cn the 27th, and actrj.tnl the 
pcrvraC surrender cf K*ag Theebiw cm the 
a^h The King, bit two f^aeens. adA safety 
were »mt to Madras, w>?r# they tubed 00 
Doc 15. C««ral PrvMerga»t received the 
K.C.B.-M. Rkhfttd, Governor of PccuK- 
cherry, pad the return State vfait la the 
(loveriKC of Madras cc Dec. 14. and remalnrd 
(rur days 

I©6.— XJr. H. E. Sullivav, *m’»cr cumber of 
the Marina Exeojlhv Council, cnot-d a C.S.I., 
Jin. 1.— Mr. Grant Duff p*xl a S< 3 »« visit to 
the RA>ah cf PtduAcea an the 1*1 Feb.. tad 
suyeil there two day*.— Mr. C. $. Crete, 
Collector of Madura, rospendo^ by Government 
for one yror fra tbe 4th Felt, for alleged 
irMihordioaGon, rn hiving broach: to the naire 
if Government that Mr. SMlivin, oix of its 
members, ua ocMried in c*rtaa imyulnr 
lmd tranuccions. He peutiootd tbr .Seer t- 
tary of State. and was eventually rciriwtocrd, the 
jKnui of his smponboa being ollcwed to otunt 
towards pemn, nnd fall silnry bare pail in 
nnraroto him. Mr. Solli'an resigned a l)ec — 
Madras Use Art* Kohibftfea opened, Feb. 17. 
— Opening:/ the Kobinum Pone Fernery, pro- 
oentei by Mr. A. Dtaa&kcci Mudalliar* Fab. 
so. - Me Chrshobn, Coroiung Architect to 
he Government cf Madras, recrod frxa the 
public senvx in Feb He was ncceeded by 
Colond J. U L Mcnot, who, however, died 
•tionly ebmrneA in Mvlluome. -A wv ^bcoJ 
for notifleufoa U>unl \/y Go»emm«vw in Feb. 



cnosei rren a^Utron thrc*igbo«Jt the Presi- 
dency. PuWk mwtingi wrre held, .snd in May 
the GtfHxnmeac w»t!id»rw the mxifioat^v.— A 
Finatee Comn;ctee far ihe rodocGonof e»j*rndi- 
ture, formed in Feb. by the Govranmau of 
India, vliito* Madras, and advised numerous 
retreochiwnti.— EoM l>i«crin, Viceroy. Lady 
DsSerin, o&i Sir frnforkk R^xrtt arrived *n 
Madras on the nt Marck fn>a Mandt?ay, and 
after a Hay cf two Cays left fur Ca!ct*U.-Sir 
Herbert Macpbnvno awnmed ooeamad of tSe 
Madras Army, March I -The Nina orrwxi 
at hlidias on a visit to tlm Vicsroy, Mini 2.— 
Anftlgaoot>» of District and Po* Office 
Savings Bonks, April L-Opcning of t ix 
Wanral exteaiian of the Nimm's gtaroHwx I 
State Rtilwwy tc^k pi we « 1 April 3 — 
Thcohtw, ««-King of Bumih, was ‘ remold 
fmm Madras to RtfnapiMrry, Avil to.— 
knmtheodr* Tondiwan, Rajak cf tbidikoo. 
died in April.- OMniftf <f the Cofonirf mi 



frmn Madras to fUtfoagttr tv, A-yil to.— 
kisodieodra Tondiwan, Rajak cf tbidikoo. 
died in Apil. —Opening cf the C«doni»J and 
Indian Exhibits t: Soath Kenskgtcev Lon- 
d»^t* May 4. Colonel Le Mfitfirer, Coamu. 
•»nor at the Fxhibitxe foe tie Maharajah of 



.»nor at the Fxhibitke foe tie Maharajah of 
Mswre, and Miyv Novitfo, ComatRsiaocr fox 
the Nu am cf Hydcnhurf. appointed CI.E/a— 
The Zemindar of BaihujukAJar ftnd 17 otben 
charged with dacoitUc Mi. I. H. Garuin, 
Second Member cf the Board of Revenue Th« 
<nie wav committed for trial to the High Cw*t, 
Madras, ted tht DCMCRtfon failed, Jlsr 0.— 
The Gomou CcncraJ i^oed a General Order 



rtomding hiscoedii!s«<t^ru:ionof the sdfrirable 
mnner in whfoh Ger^tii Sir H. N D. 
Pnrnifigast, VC, K.C.D., and the troops under 
hi* ordirs had carried cat the task set before 
ihexa. May 14.— Mr. Gw Duff appointed 
G.C.S.L, May 24. -The Madras HarVxjr Trast 
Act cams LiC-o optratioa. Ju*c l.—Grrai fire at 
7lnce\*elly, iS-Jt too pe«or.i lost Uieir Uvea, 
and a large number were .njured, July 2 b w- 
Exchangf feT to lx. in August. -Sir 
Herbert Mic>wi left Madras to assume the 
chief ccsnma^l In Burmah, Sept. 2.— Lady 
Grant DaffUid the foindatbrn i\KM of the new 
Goshi Hospital at Chcpuik. Sejx. iH.—lb# 
Pope isroed an Encydicii Letter, in Sett., 
e-ta Wishing the R, C. Hierarchy in Iblk. -Tire 
lteTiry-Kbiro State Railway sram Gaatakal :o 
Nandyftl OMSl, O*. 9 —Sir Herbert Macpher- 
*atdfcd of ffver whew retianirg from MatKUtav 
to RnnPOD^ Ocl >x-Priuc# Lock Napteon 
visited Modras in Oct.— Sutra or Malro*, Nov. 
9 *— Great encroachment of tbe sen to tlie o:rJi 
cf the harbxir in Nov.— Sir M. E. Gtara Duff 
vacated th« effiro c( GuvdBCr, Dec. 7. Mr. 
RcUar Buurke, late M.P., arrived Dec 7, and 
twined the cs«o« of OcAvrmr, Dee. A— Sir 
Chutes Arbichn it late Commumlc .avChitf, 
BD3^ay,inived mXlblras.aui ii--n*<d oemuUM 




33 ’ 



Tiu Amah af Madras /tiring Qt/,tn VirUrirft Rtipt. 



<£ !li« Mirim Arm;, Dec. 9— Lord DuSsrin, 
:hf Viceroy, mid * pri.nte viiii to Modus, <a 
his way to Cum* la. after n lour from Simla to 
Illdmtud. My-irr, Southern Districts, in! 
PteAcbBty, Dec 11.— Mr. H. E. Church, 
Trrfic Manager at the Mirim R.ilw.y, died 
Urc. 17. The Miinu Chamber of Ccoiukto 
erlebtued its Jubilee by a tonqurs at tho 
Mod-.. Club, Dec. iS.-Su R Jltr. Fo.li., 
Urd Mayo. of Loudon. .Uited Midras, Ike. 
»— TerriN, csunrethe at tbe Medial 
People’s Puk Fair ; over lour heedred people 
wtreburat, or siftuutd ; othen suhtecicaily 
died Sum injuries received, Dec Jl. 

1X87— Tejgram of sympathy regarding the fire 
rerrrvc-1 by the Governor fra= the Viceroy, J«. 
1— Telegram received from tl« Sc.-r.ury of 
Stale rraprevW,* Her Musty’s sympathy weh 
tie uillcrtr.. Jim. j —Devon lUhadur Kooou- 
nn:h Ro», Depoiy Co'kitor d Modus, jrev.td 
b % Prime Mincer of Indore, Jer. *.-Tre 
Oriental Library it th. Hud 0 '-'iters ol the 
TSeoscrfks! Society, Adyir, opened Jan 4.— 
Th. Nilgirii Cutlet Club atuted. Jan. £- 
— Government ordered a fell inquiry into the 
cock of the fire at (be Pestofe’s Pork, Jan. 9 ; 
oiler an cihamtl.t iif-iry Wore the Corcccr 
and a ipeeial jr.ry, a verdict wns brorokt in 
that the tire was at.ifaitia, |o secirfrct — 
Wilson, of the Soul, Americo K|i.ro- 
Ml Church, arrived in Madras. Jan. o.-Mr. V. 
R.imlEJgai.C.S.L, retired ftam tie Devanshipof 



De.anshlpt/ 
Mr. T. Rima 
Rail- 



S 4 er 



Tuviotore, and n. 

Row, Jan. in-Ownlng of theNirr 
wav, Jan Ij.-Amvil Madras, fnwr 
of Sfonsrignerir Aglmrdi. Papal Drier*, Apt.- 
tolic, Jon. 1 — Mohamtoedan Address of VVcJ- 
K pres cant to the Governor. Jan. iS.— 
erifPs meeting at the H.nqueticg Hallthe C-» 
-reritithcchur.toionceritnratir-r lurlvtcele- 
brati," of the Qaeen s Jabilee, fan. 14 —The 
Right Rev. Dr. J.Colgin. Romm Catholic Htdiup 
of Madras. tesuiled a. ArcKiihopbythc Final 
Delegate Apostolic, Jin, >5 — Spied ofRcioon 
Catholic Birhops U Sarehcni Iidii met Mcc- 
Hlsnenv Agliardi it Ringilw, and the Ron an 
Catholic H imrefty, e-u?Ljrd co r>« t„n» 0 f 
the Lor.ccrdit. ox piblttlyreoduned, Jan. at. 
r Pnnce F.edcwl Ucpold of Prussia in.ml 
it Madras, Jon. a;.— The Pablic Servile 



C an - na tion emu-u-nted its sitting at Ma- 
dras. Jin. jt, aai cloved them >T*v 11— 
Eurasian Atkins* cf Wtlorme pre*nl.-i| to 
the Goveenor, Feb. i«.— The Ccutorary ef 
the Military Female Orphir- Asvbmcclebm.d, 
>eb IJ.— Celebeatlon of tho Qnecn'i Jtlilec 
Ihronghoil tbe Piesideec; of Marin*. - 
The Hcocurahle C. G. Master. Member of 
Cornell, mid Mr. K. Sbeshidn I,«, Dewin of 
Mysore, apacated Csmcanlon. of the Slur of 
Infra; the M.hu»»h odViiiansgrim. and Mr. 
R. A. DUyell, C.SL Out Madra.i. M.m^ of 
Ifce Coucd c* Infra, appointed Knight. Cccs- 
miadetcftbe I oils a Empire; Mr. P. Chanlsal 
Re* Pantile uppolmad CcmpanRa of i>« 
Indian Encce; ind Mr. P. & Riaiu-ev 
MuiUllixr, bh«riffof Mbdnu, avreinted Ktui 
Rael^lor, Feb i6.-The Hu,™uHe p. 
SnllUun, A -luxate General of Mail™ 

Feb. at— The Earl and Coumns ef 
arrired in Midus ou a riot ta tbe 
Mareb 1. Tbe porluil of the late Mr. Adsai 
nrmtiied in the Banquetii* lt.il, Marca I.- 
Jhc Fuiiko Commission Ixo^h- it, Ubcrirs 
loaelos., Mirca |S.— Jubilee Ar.i-J.^virr of 

a CW' Griti-nr Sch^d, .Vitrx.eHe- 
Msnfl SJ. — Order, arrived In Midu. 
from the Seoetuy 0/ State fc< the immedlue 
during of the Gunpo-der Fr-rtory, bit the eee- 
oiltoi of three ordtis rvu iiopended, March 
a> — Kr-orgvaeitiol <t the Mid™. Heard 0 f 
Revciur, Ajeil 1.- The Mahajura SilCa Ceo- 
frrroce b:ld u Conbioxiuro, Acetl 16— Mr. 
V, Ramiengu, C.Rl, Ute Pevria of Travm- 
eore, died M11 10.— Mr. Robtrl Bouke, 
Coventor of Madras, tiie.1 to the Pwrwe 
u lord Come min. Miy ij.— C onihirion of 
Ibe cdelimtain tf th? lute lee of Uk <Wa» 
reign in th* City of Midmt A Static cf Her 
Wijeetv. the gift of Rial, (ijjmithi Row to tie 
Cuyof Mid us, uns-elloJ by tsxi Connimin, 

the 



JuWre hi 
on inpointnl 
the Oner of 



unr »0.— Celeheation of the 
lulled Kir«dcm. Lord O 
1 Krdghi Grand Cormnaader of 
die Indian Kmplre, June at— Presentation 
« tbe Madras Pre.kl.mrnl Addrra to H.M, 
the Queen Emprcs. U Wkof.oi Cixk V/ Mr. 
Chines Lawsra. tbr Modru Ikl-cuc. Mr. 
Iuwku reedrei the btouur of Kn^h(h>xl. 
June jo. 




OFFICIAL PERSONNEL OF MADRAS. 

1837 to 1SS7. 



THE GOVERNMENT. 

Tit* Coimou or Pour St. Cemoj. 

gagStfJttWBajftci ::: 

Th. Riilr. HonTfc Sir Chulu Ed-ud Ttmlyu, K.C.B. ... 

H . Etodlcx/ Ki Hear Want. C.CM.G. ... 

HU R.<*Bran Cofcad fe Wilton Datoon. K.C.D. ... ... 

Tht Rvbt HotiTJe Funciv Lera Naplo. K.T 

Th» Right Hurt*. Htnrj Vo, Lot! Hobart 

•*» Ctanda, C.C.&.I., C.I.K. 



The RfeM Hon'bk WX, m P.-Arti. ... ... 

L he JM* g-Jk Mouimoti Elphlnsione Crui DnB. G.CS.I 
Is. Right Ifaatdt Robert BeuA*, Lora Ccewmui, G.cLe... 



AHVK1U KAMI 

6 i± Mu. 1S37 

24 ti Sept. 184* 

ph Apr. IM 

2Ksh Apr. 18C4 

2&h Mir. 1859 

::: £& T, 

271b Mar. iSC-5 

15th Mar 18?* 

2jnl Nov. 1875 

... aoi h Dec. xSSo 

c.le. <tb Not. 1W1 

8 * Dec. 1&6 

KWd »1 VIcitTY frd 




Tux CcvnAMiirat. ik-Chijt. 

litul.-Gtntnl Sir P.rtgrir, Mutlud, K.C.B. 

.. .. SlrJ.ii<, Mart, K.C.R ... 

.. „ Sir Simotl K. WhUxliftum, K.C.P., X.C.H. ... _ 

.. Si, H,gh Go.-gb, G.CB ... 

ii .. Ca»t., Mirim. ol Tnwddik, K.T- C.fi 

„ „ ihe llcc'hle Sa C«*t« Hcnty BnM'j, K.C.B. 

.. „ S* Kitted Anmiiow. C.l», K.T. A S... 

.. „ William tender, C.fi. 

.. I U llto'Uc Gmi *t«o ... ... 

„ .. Sir Fit** Grant. G.CB 

it 91 Scr lamer Hope Grant. G.C.B. .. Ml 

.• „ Sir Join Carnal U Mircbir:. G.C.M.G., K.CJL ... 

.» „ VnffitB Auca KtCJnci* 

.. Sir Fitdesici: Paul Haines, G.CB. 

Sa Neville Bc«I« Cbiricrkie^ G.CB., G.C.S.1. ... 

„ „ Set Frederick Sin%fc Roberts Bnri.. G.C P , K.C.1.F_. V.C. 

„ Sir Herbert Tcjkr Miepbenca, K.C.B., K.C.S.I , V.C. 

M .. Sir Chutes Cecrge ArbsUlrnDt, K.C.B. 



Ta* Civilian Mb 

- z» 

*38 



Ii* HooTilt G. E Firatfl... . 

]cAa SnlUvui .. 

„ C. M. Lioteeua 

„ lohn Bard -. 

,, litsjr Chimin 

.. H.rr, Dklir-to 

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